Monday, July 25, 2011

Roses in the wind


Goodbye Norway's roses
May you ever grow in our hearts
You were the grace that placed itself
Where lives were torn apart.


After Elton John

I shall not comment much on what is going on in my heart.
Just this; People are marching tonight, filling the streets of Norway with roses in their hands.
A survivor of the massacre said, "If one man can do so much cruelty; how much more love don't we have to give, to conquer evil?"

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22 comments:

Roan said...

These roses are beautiful. Mine are not doing well this year. Since I fractured both of my ankles in the spring, I haven't been able to care for them like I normally would. I miss their beautiful blooms. And what a wonderful way to remember those who did not survive this ordeal.

Leora said...

Beautiful roses. May the world know not such evil.

Ralph said...

Hate conquers, should we allow it to. For some, they will not consider love and will hate to define their very being.

The roses are a pale ping, a soft and thoughtful color. Pure in spirit, the pink rose is life affirming. If the look of life and love is in the flowers, we would hope in our hearts - no matter what evil exists in some...

Trish said...

Dear Felisol...I send my love and prayers across the Sea. I have no words for such sadness...hugs.

Kim, USA said...

My heart goes to Norway people. Being terrorize is not easy been had that experienced since childhood. The trauma and pain always lingers but as you have said how much love do we put in to conquer all this bad doing. My prayers and love to all.

myletterstoemily said...

i have been praying for your beautiful
country and hope the roses stand for
sweet blessings.

Gemma Wiseman said...

Such very lovely roses!
Still thinking of you all in Norway and wishing gentle light comforts you!

Namaste

Liz said...

Pretty in pink!

My entries:
Moms...Check Nyo
Yummy-as-can-be

Terry said...

dear sweet felisol....love terry

Crown of Beauty said...

Roses so beautiful! Fill the air with love, fight cruelty back with kindness.

My heart goes out to you and your people, dear friend.


May God continue to fill your heart with peace and forgiveness.

Love
Lidj

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

so sorry for you and Norway.

As a bereaved mother, I cry for the victim's mums and dads.

Maria Stahl said...

God bless and keep the people of Norway. May He comfort them in this time of sorrow, and always.

Amrita said...

Dear Felisol, the sight of those roses melts the heart.


It is impossible to fatham the grief and loss on e feels after a catastophe of such magnitude.

We are praying fo r peace and God' s comfort to reign in Norway

Jada's Gigi said...

Was wondering how you were in the midst of this terrible thing....focusing on Love, naturally.

Marice said...

How lovely! Sorry if i have been missing your blog lately! Been very busy. Hope everything is ok on your end :)

u may view mine here

I Wonder Wye said...

In the midst of such horror it's more important than ever to notice beauty and see and hear the kindness of most people...

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Even one drop of love, one minuscule drop, is more powerful than all the evil in the world.


PRAISE FOR RED

What is there about the color red
That makes me want to stand on my head,
And give a loud shout or two of praise
For crimson tints that brighten my days?


© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

Bits of red here and here

❀~Myrna~❀ said...

Very beautiful roses . I am praying for your country & for the ones who are hurt& those grieving .

Michelle said...

I am so very sorry for that terrible, terrible loss of life. How can anyone kill children. I am so sorry and send you best wishes from the states....Michelle

Amrita said...

Dear Felisol on my blog I have a story of Indian teenagers surviving the island shootings

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Words are not sufficient to placate the bitterness and anguish of the whole world due to the tragedy that happened in Norway. That one of the carnage was conducted by a person dressed as a police officer made the incident more surreal. Praise the Lord that there were survivors of this tragic incident. We will never know the reason for this inhumanity of one man against his fellowmen but the Lord has His reason even for this. The roses are beautiful symbols of Norway's struggle to get over this tragedy. Thanks for the post. God bless you always.

Annie Jeffries said...

So, so sorry, Elise.