Use This Quote

Carpe Diem Tokubetsudesu #72 Use that quote

Here is the quote by the 14th Dalai Lama for your inspiration:

[...] "The purpose of our lives is to be happy". [...]  Dalai Lama

the dirt was dug
rocks arranged for tiny feet
grandma's backyard

fossils, rocks and goldfish pond
the best kind of happy

freckles
blue eyes smiling say in love
your yard is cute

melting heart in grandma's chest
as they go search for fireflys

©  Janice 'petra domina' Adcock



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  1. Yamini MacLeanMarch 8, 2016 at 8:58 PM

    Hari OM
    Ahhh, there's some Love with the capital 'ell' in that happiness! YAM xx

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    1. JaniceMarch 10, 2016 at 9:01 AM

      Yes, I just melt into those deep, dark blue eyes of the youngest grandson.

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  2. Cressida de NovaMarch 9, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    You do have a lovely garden...lucky grand kids. !

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    1. JaniceMarch 10, 2016 at 9:02 AM

      Thanks, only it is not mine any more as we sold the place to move closer to the grandchildren.

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  3. ChèvrefeuilleMarch 9, 2016 at 10:22 PM

    What a wonderful garden you have. Those tanka are beauties too

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    1. JaniceMarch 10, 2016 at 9:04 AM

      Thanks, Kristjaan. It took many years to develop. Then it became more difficult to maintain to my standards as husband and I aged. The garden belongs to someone else, now.

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  4. Carol CampbellMarch 10, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    Joy found with grandchildren and gardens! Perfect!

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  5. Bastet's Waka LibraryMarch 12, 2016 at 5:14 AM

    What a lovely garden and your haiku blossoms are so beautiful!

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    1. JaniceMarch 15, 2016 at 9:08 PM

      You are so kind. The small back yard garden was a real retreat except when it came time to rebuild something!

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