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E.G.D.For Oona
Posted by Jody on March 24, 2013
Happy Birthday to You!
The greatest poem ever known
Is one all poets have outgrown:
The poetry, innate, untold,
Of being only four years old.
Still young enough to be a part
Of Nature’s great impulsive heart,
Born comrade of bird, beast, and tree
And unselfconscious as the bee-
And yet with lovely reason skilled
Each day new paradise to build;
Elate explorer of each sense,
Without dismay, without pretense!
~Christopher Morley, To a Child
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WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense
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kiwiskan said
Love the photo – and the poem. Just wanted to say I’ve always been reluctant to post children’s photos on-line, although they are always delightful. What are your thoughts?
Jody said
Thank you! Yes, I have thought about that and I do ask permission before I use a photo – especially if anyone in the shot is identifiable by face. I also often use older photos and don’t give anything but first names.
kiwiskan said
Thanks for your reply. I noticed that the child’s face wasn’t showing. It’s always a difficult question
Jody said
I do appreciate it!
adinparadise said
Happy Birthday to Oona. What a cute photo. 🙂
Jody said
Thank you! She’s always such a busy little bee!
Bill Hayes said
why would you not post a picture of a child on line? We had one headmistress of our kid’s school who banned any parents taking photos of school sports, plays, assemblies or whatever. I thought she was hysterical. After a couple of years she left and new head had no trouble with it and the parents were all much happier after that.
Lovely poem by the way.
Jody said
Yes! I have heard of that! I think posting photos is absolutely fine… identifying them is where it gets tricky. Thanks so much for your input! I do appreciate it.
jakesprinter said
Beautiful post Jody , Lovely kid 🙂
Jody said
Thank you so much!
lynnwyvill said
The picture and the poem brought a smile to my face. Ah, four, a wonderful age.
Jody said
Thank you! She’s a real sweetie pie.
knowledgeknut said
Since I’m on a break – naturally I’ve had the chance to catch up on a few things. Here you are my dear – you’ve been tagged! Go here to see the break down: http://knowledgeknut.wordpress.com/2013/03/25/ive-been-tagged-by-utesmile/