I meant to do my work today,
But a brown bird sang in the apple tree,
And a butterfly flitted across the field,
And all the leaves were calling me.
And the wind went sighing over the land,
Tossing the grasses to and fro,
And a rainbow held out its shining hand--
So what could I do but laugh and go?
by Richard Gallienne
What a lovely little poem! Gonna save this one and post it on my wall! What else could I do?!
ReplyDeleteElora
When I was a student teacher I had my second graders act this out. They loved it. Thanks for the sweet memory. I can so relate. :-)
ReplyDeleteAmen! Everything else can wait!
ReplyDeleteOh I want this one framed!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
How true. Work will always be there when there aren't such wonderful distractions. We all need reminded.
ReplyDeleteYep, that about sums up my day! lol
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog and for joining my giveaway :-) Juliet
ReplyDeleteI had to memorize that one in school. I haven't thought of it for ages. Thanks for bringing back some good memories.
ReplyDeleteOh I love it! Sounds so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you! Thank you for this poem! I ran across it for the first time nearly a year ago and then lost track of where I thought I'd saved it . . . so I was glad to see it here!
ReplyDeleteThanks again! I really enjoy your blog.
Susan