No thinking this week for Linda on PPF.
I knew right away
that my contrast would be....
Age
The contrast between youth and old age...
Age is opportunity no less,
Than youth itself, though in another dress,
And as the evening twilight fades away,
The sky is filled with stars, invisible by day.
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
My picture is one of a lovely lady in her 90's
that was very dear to me ~ she is no longer living.
She gave so much to this world.
So much beautiful music as
she was a very good pianist and an outstanding woman!
At that age or this I would be proud to be half the person she was.
We are so blessed with the people that touch our lives
Life would be infinitely happier
if we could only be born at the age of eighty
and gradually approach eighteen.
~Mark Twain
because
If youth but knew,
And old age only could.
~Henri Estienne
The aging process has you
firmly in its grasp
if you never get the urge
to throw a snowball.
~Doug Larson
Grow old with me!
The best is yet to be.
~Robert Browning
Beautiful picture, words & song you posted. She must be looking down with a smile on her face seeing you still remember & cherish the memories you shared.
ReplyDeleteOh this is good, Linda!! There is so many we can define contrast, and you did a good job.. I like the quote by Mark Twain".Life would be infinitely happier
ReplyDeleteif we could only be born at the age of eight
and gradually approach eighteen".
Very good PPF!!
Wonderful my friend...you know how to make us feel well here, whatever theme you write about!
ReplyDeleteLovely, soft music too..and the quotes made me smile or nod.
Ahhh....Linda....this one made me cry!! Not with sadness, but with memories of my own... of a dear, dear lady, who, by the way, was an excellent pianist/organist also. Her name was Mrs. Kennedy and she was my Sunday School teacher, and the woman who led me to Christ!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO MUCH for bringing these beautiful memories to the forefront again, for me!!
God Bless you, my friend....big (((HUGS))) *smiling through my tears*
how meaningful behind the shot. lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo! I so agree with you... we have so much to learn from the old folk. You made me remember those who were a strong influence on me through my life : )
ReplyDeleteOh, what a wonderful picture and beautiful thoughts. GREAT entry. Mine is up if you want to take a look.
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet song and photo!
ReplyDeletemine's up as well.
Very beautiful words and music to go with the picture, deep meaning!
ReplyDeletemine is up too:
http://johnoh.multiply.com/journal/item/100/CONTRAST_--_PICTURE_PERFECT_FRIDAY
Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMIne is up, too, if you'd like to stop by.
That's a great contrast indeed! Very lovely words too!
ReplyDeleteAgain, you have nailed the theme. Nicely done!
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what a nice picture..I love pianist..just sit and watch in wonder..what a song too my friend!!!...your getting caveman them chills
ReplyDeleteA life well lived.
ReplyDeleteA very wonderful picture for this week's theme, Linda. It has a greater volume since to me, it speaks of love and shows someone with character that has been tested by the time AND succeeded. Thanks so much for sharing the picture. You made me remember both of my grandmas.
ReplyDeleteThe words? I completely agree!
One of my favorite quotes about age is this:
It takes a long time to grow young - Pablo Picasso
I'm glad I'm heading that way...
I'm also glad to be able to visit your take again... If you wish to visit mine, here is the link: http://onlymissy.multiply.com/journal/item/55/Picture_Perfect_Challenge_CONTRAST
What a beautiful contrast! It makes me think of that soliloquy from As you Like It....
ReplyDelete"All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages. At first the infant,
Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms.
And then the whining school-boy, with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like snail
Unwillingly to school. And then the lover,
Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad
Made to his mistress' eyebrow. Then a soldier,
Full of strange oaths and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation
Even in the cannon's mouth. And then the justice,
In fair round belly with good capon lined,
With eyes severe and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances;
And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts
Into the lean and slipper'd pantaloon,
With spectacles on nose and pouch on side,
His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide
For his shrunk shank; and his big manly voice,
Turning again toward childish treble, pipes
And whistles in his sound. Last scene of all,
That ends this strange eventful history,
Is second childishness and mere oblivion,
Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything."
hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteExcellent take on the theme ! Lovely!
Very nice, Linda! She sounds like she was such an amazing woman. Great choice for this week's theme!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific take on the theme and a very appropriate song! She sounds much like someone I knew... what a great memory. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMine's up too.
A young man made a comment about my age. I said keep in mind that whatever you think about doing in life, I have already done at least 3 times in both good and bad things. I would not trade the lessons I learned to be your age again. Life's equation is simply living the sum of our choices and for you I hope you make good ones. Experience determines quality not quantity and is gained after a decision not before unless instincts and intuition directs our path from the past to the future as both are surely the guardrails on the road of life. Dreams appear when our eyes are closed. Yet it is with open eyes we follow them. Yes, I am old and so thankful for that. I have seen life from where you are and we can only hope someday you will see it from where I am.
ReplyDeleteAn inspiring blog and one which gives much food for thought. In America we view the elderly as old and useless, yet what they hold within invaluable and without them we would be without today.
Perfect post! I know I learn a lot from my grandparents, aunts, uncles and the nursing home folks I used to work with! That is a huge reason I LOVE old people. They have soooo much history and things to tell us!!
ReplyDeleteYou stay warm, too!