a tranquil heart: In the Bleak Midwinter

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May everyone who visits our blog be blessed and gladdened by what they read here. Our prayferful hope is that there is something here to inspire every visitor, and we will be adding new updates regularly, so please be sure to stop by another time if you cannot find what you are looking for right now! I am Mama Bear, joyful helpmeet to the king of our modest castle, brave Papa Bear, who patiently "bears" so many burdens. We are a small family of 4 who strive to live simply but honestly with hearts of humility, and you may read about our daily doings here at A Tranquil Heart. While most of the blog posts you'll see here are written by me, Mama Bear, be sure that Papa Bear has had his wise input into them too!

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I Love You Papa Bear

The lonely farm, the crowded street,the palace and the slum, give welcome to my silent feet, as, bearing gifts, I come. Last night a beggar crouched alone, a ragged helpless thing; I set him on a moonbeam throne; Today he is a king. Last night a king in orb and crown, held court with splendid cheer; today he tears his purple gown, and moans and shrieks in fear. Not iron bars, nor flashing spears, not land, nor sky, nor sea, nor love's artillery of tears, can keep mine own from me. Serene, unchanging, ever fair, I smile with secret mirth and in a net of mine own hair I swing the captive earth. By Joyce Kilmer and dedicated by me, to my precious husband, my soulmate and my sun, my moon and my stars. I LOVE YOU TILL THE END SWEET PAPA BEAR xxxx

Sunday 30 December 2012

In the Bleak Midwinter