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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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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses. May the world know not such evil.
ReplyDeleteHate conquers, should we allow it to. For some, they will not consider love and will hate to define their very being.
ReplyDeleteThe 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...
Dear Felisol...I send my love and prayers across the Sea. I have no words for such sadness...hugs.
ReplyDeleteMy 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.
ReplyDeletei have been praying for your beautiful
ReplyDeletecountry and hope the roses stand for
sweet blessings.
Such very lovely roses!
ReplyDeleteStill thinking of you all in Norway and wishing gentle light comforts you!
Namaste
Pretty in pink!
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Moms...Check Nyo
Yummy-as-can-be
dear sweet felisol....love terry
ReplyDeleteRoses so beautiful! Fill the air with love, fight cruelty back with kindness.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and your people, dear friend.
May God continue to fill your heart with peace and forgiveness.
Love
Lidj
so sorry for you and Norway.
ReplyDeleteAs a bereaved mother, I cry for the victim's mums and dads.
God bless and keep the people of Norway. May He comfort them in this time of sorrow, and always.
ReplyDeleteDear Felisol, the sight of those roses melts the heart.
ReplyDeleteIt 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
Was wondering how you were in the midst of this terrible thing....focusing on Love, naturally.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! Sorry if i have been missing your blog lately! Been very busy. Hope everything is ok on your end :)
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In the midst of such horror it's more important than ever to notice beauty and see and hear the kindness of most people...
ReplyDeleteEven one drop of love, one minuscule drop, is more powerful than all the evil in the world.
ReplyDeletePRAISE 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
Very beautiful roses . I am praying for your country & for the ones who are hurt& those grieving .
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteDear Felisol on my blog I have a story of Indian teenagers surviving the island shootings
ReplyDeleteWords 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.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sorry, Elise.
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