Thursday, 20 October 2011

Mamma's Words of Wisdom

The warmth and love of family is incomparable.

The weekend was spent at a course with Charlotte to enlighten us further towards our new business venture. I got home on Sunday afternoon to the arrival of Angel, my darling mamma and Hala, who were picked up at the airport by my kiddos. It is such a wonderfully warm feeling to have a whole house filled with their love.

It reminds me of those teenage days, living together in harmony and laughter.  
To appreciate the beauty in nature despite all the difficulties surrounding us.  

My mother's treasured lessons on Life...

Life is precious, my dear, not to be taken for granted, 
birds are flying in cheer, and flowers have been planted.
They are for you to watch, be chilled, be enchanted.
Run wild with your thoughts; leave the heart free to be panted.
Do not waste these times, don't take no for an answer,
and make your moves into rhyme, like a poetic dancer.
Life is not all we ask for,
Not quite the melody of a shore.

Life is a flash, it's lightening, hold your chin up,
follow your heart to the end and make a pin-up.
Half full, half empty, is not essential after all; 
Take the journey with a stride; play it like a ball.
No moment to be wasted,
Every flavour is to be tasted.

Love life like no one has dared before;
don't take it for granted and turn it into a chore.
Dance till tomorrow like no one is looking,
I know you, my dearest, you don't like cooking.
Leave footsteps, like your grandfather did,
It's not all about who makes the highest bid.
Aim high, play deaf to the gossip of the small-minded,
They have too many issues, their beauty is blinded,
By the pettiness of what the poor souls face.
Life is a rhythm; it is to be lived in grace,
And nothing you hear, nothing is a chase.
Continue your life on a positive note, sweet and creamy,
Flow on the sea in a boat can be so dreamy.
Sail across the ocean like there is no tomorrow,
Make life a fantasy; don't turn it into sorrow.

I love you, Mamma. Mum's the word.




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