Our thanks bestow on
the children of the world, who
teach us how to love…
the children of the world, who
teach us how to love…
I was fortunate enough to spend time with these wonderful children while visiting a Masai village in Kenya in 2006. Like youngsters everywhere, they were giggly, shy, curious and keen to be noticed..
While families had little in the way of material possessions, the children were bursting with joy, eager to embrace the excitement each day brings. I was humbled by their spirit, and am still learning to be grateful for what I have, instead of pining for what I lack...
I am linking this post to Poets United Thursday Think Tank. This week's prompt is 'thanfulness', something we surely have in abundance. To see more poems about gratitude, do check out the link below:
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http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/2010/11/thursday-think-tank-25-thankfulness.html
Right on - this is why I count my blessings daily. Great pics - great poem.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful smiles!
ReplyDeleteNo matter how much adults try to teach children- the teachers often, if they are smart, walk away learning something from the children.
ReplyDeleteThe teach love but they also teach faith- they do not worry for they trust their parents for their survival. We shouldn't worry, but trust our Father for what we need.
I so love your posts- Happy Thanksgiving- Tete
You're a traveller to faraway places, not just an imaginative one. There's richness and discoveries in many forms in all of your pics. It's so fascinating! Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeletetruly children make us happy, I missed my kids back home…
ReplyDeleteA lovely Haiku, Lynette, and beautiful photographs.
ReplyDeleteSuch delightful photos of joyful young spirits! So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWhat happy children...... and they haven't even got play-stations!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures and great poems, We are thankful for the sharing of your wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteyou are so thoughtful..
ReplyDeletepowerful imagery.
awards/treats 4 u
We can learn so much from children! This is a wonderful thankful post and Haiku Lynette!
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I'm delighted to find your blog and your post about the Kenyan children. I'm a fellow traveller and a lower mainlander :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Lynette,
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for you having shared this post with us. We all too often forget just how much we really have in our lives if only we open our eyes and hearts!
Hugs,
Beth P
ah ces enfants du monde,que du bonheur d'aller à leur rencontre
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