It was a good wet winter and there were Alpine's, blue dick's, blue eyes,White yarrow in bloom. tiny yellow guys I dont know the names of .
Mom braided my hair as I sat under a big pine looking for owl scat. Looks like they havent come to that spot in a while. I was hoping to find some tiny rodent bones. She also gave me some Primorose. Hopefuly that will get me through my anxiety and help me get off medication.
Kind of a neat story. Ive never known any of my grandparents which is sad because I love old stuff especialy the stories old people tell. But I happend to search online and found my great neice Erica online. We'd never met and I dont think we knew of each others existance. Through her I got some photos. Including one that was a black and while photo . It looked cliped from a newspaper of my paternal great grandmother Jessie. It was added to the church flier they have when someone dies. She had the kindest eyes so, I imeadiatly connected to her even though I never knew her! I decided that photo wasnt very nice so, I took it into photoshop and painted it. On the flier it mentioned a favorite poem of hers was called "keep a goin" so, I googled it! Its pretty good advice from the previous generation.. for anybody in these times ;)
Keep a-Goin' (by Frank L. Stanton c1920)
If you strike a thorn or rose,Keep a-goin'!If it hails of if it snows,Keep a-goin'!'
Taint no use to sit an'whineWhen the fish ain't on your line;Bait your hook an' keep a-tryin'-Keep a-goin'!
When the weather kills your crop,Keep a-goin'!Though 'tis work to reach the top,Keep a-goin'!
S'pose you're out o' ev'ry dime,Gittin' broke ain't any crime;Tell the world you're feelin' prime -Keep a-goin'!
When it looks like all is up,Keep a-goin'!Drain the sweetness from the cup,Keep a-goin'!
See the wild birds on the wing,Hear the bells that sweetly ring,When you feel like sighin', sing -Keep a-goin'!
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Sounds like you had a wonderful afternoon with your Mama. Wish my mom was still here.
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What a great poem, thanks for sharing Nita.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you had such a lovely afternoon with your mom.
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Nita, you seemed to have had a perfect day with your mom. Great that you have found a relative that
ReplyDeletehad some pics - I love happenings like this. Great poem, with a timeless message.
Thanks for sharing the story of your mom and the wonderful poem and picture of your great grandmother. What a gift.
ReplyDeletePattee
It sounds like you had some good days with your mom and finding lost relatives. How great to be able to just go to the mountains and scrounge up wonderful things.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rosanna