A Prayer in Spring

Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day; 

And give us not to think so far away 

As the uncertain harvest; keep us here 

All simply in the springing of the year. 

Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white,

Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night; 

And make us happy in the happy bees, 

The swarm dilating round the perfect trees. 

And make us happy in the darting bird 

That suddenly above the bees is heard,

The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill, 

And off a blossom in mid air stands still. 

For this is love and nothing else is love, 

The which it is reserved for God above 

To sanctify to what far ends He will,

But which it only needs that we fulfil.

~ Robert Frost

Home is Wherever Mom is Book Review

Title: Home is Wherever Mom is

Author: Claire McElfatrick

Genre: Christian, Coloring, Hand-lettering, Inspirational, Motherhood

Plot: Mothers are a valued, vital part of everyday life, the home and family. They give birth to the future, spend large quantities of time, effort, money and caffeine raising and caring for said future, as well as handling housework, jobs, hobbies and husbands. Moms are very underappreciated important figures in this world and the job they do is hard and often thankless. But with this gorgeous coloring book, you can show your mother how much you care. Filled with intricate designs of tea cups, flowers, birds, gardening, a large frog and a bunny {to name a few}, this is sure to provide hours of enjoyment. In addition to coloring, there are also pages on which to practice hand-lettering.

So grab your pencils or markers, a cup of tea and enjoy this colorful token of appreciation for mom.

Likes/Dislikes: This is a lovely coloring book. The pages are smooth and great for colored pencils. I tried markers too and they worked beautifully with a small amount of ghosting. Each page is a delight and the quotes are wonderful. I particularly liked the snacks one. My husband, who normally doesn't take much of an interest in my review books, really liked this one. Ya all need one for dads now! My toddler thinks its for her; we might have to discuss that. *wink* All in all, highly recommended.

Rating: G- all ages.

Date Review Written: March 25th, 2017

I received a free copy of this book courtesy of Booklook Bloggers for the purposes of this review. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Between the Showers

Between the showers I went my way,

The glistening street was bright with flowers;

It seemed that March had turned to May

Between the showers.

Above the shining roofs and towers

The blue broke forth athwart the grey;

Birds carolled in their leafless bowers.

Hither and tither, swift and gay,

The people chased the changeful hours;

And you, you passed and smiled that day,

Between the showers.

~ Amy Levy

Spring is the Period

Spring is the Period

Express from God.

Among the other seasons

Himself abide,

But during March and April

None stir abroad

Without a cordial interview

With God.

~ Emily Dickinson

The ones that disappeared are back

The ones that disappeared are back

The Phoebe and the Crow

Precisely as in March is heard

The curtness of the Jay --

Be this an Autumn or a Spring

My wisdom loses way

One side of me the nuts are ripe

The other side is May.

~ Emily Dickinson

Dear March

Dear March - Come in -

How glad I am -

I hoped for you before -

Put down your Hat -

You must have walked -

How out of Breath you are -

Dear March, how are you, and the Rest -

Did you leave Nature well -

Oh March, Come right upstairs with me -

I have so much to tell -

I got your Letter, and the Birds -

The Maples never knew that you were coming -

I declare - how Red their Faces grew -        

But March, forgive me -

And all those Hills you left for me to Hue -

There was no Purple suitable -

You took it all with you -        

  

Who knocks? That April -

Lock the Door -

I will not be pursued -

He stayed away a Year to call

When I am occupied -        

But trifles look so trivial

As soon as you have come

That blame is just as dear as Praise

And Praise as mere as Blame -

~ Emily Dickinson