Writer Quotes

Thank You!

/ Carolyn Watson

My heartfelt thanks to the medical staff and other essential workers on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus.

At 7:00 pm every night, my neighbourhood comes alive with the sound of instruments, pots and pans, and applause as we show our appreciation for those saving lives, stocking grocery store shelves, driving delivery trucks, and more during this pandemic.

“I will follow the upward road today; I will keep my face to the light.

I will think high thoughts as I go my way; I will do what I know is right.

I will look for the flowers by the side of the road; I will laugh and love and be strong.

I will try to lighten another’s load this day as I fare along.”

~ Mary S. Edgar (b. May 23, 1889 – d. September 17, 1973)

Autumn

/ Carolyn Watson

Among the Rocks

by Robert Browning

Oh, good gigantic smile o’ the brown old earth,

This autumn morning!  How he sets his bones

To bask i’ the sun, and thrusts out knees and feet

For the ripple to run over in its mirth;

Listening the while, where on the heap of stones

The white breast of the sea-lark twitters sweet.

 

That is the doctrine, simple, ancient, true;

Such is life’s trial, as old earth smiles and knows.

If you loved only what were worth your love,

Love were clear gain, and wholly well for you:

Make the low nature better by your throes!

Give earth yourself, go up for gain above!