Tuesday, December 30, 2014

The Song Of The Shepherd's Purse Fairy

Nel bought me this
book,
Flower Fairies of the Winter.
 
 
I read the whole
book, and I think my
favorite poem was
this one.
 
Though I'm poor to human eyes
Really I am rich and wise.
Every tiny flower I shed
Leaves a heart-shaped purse instead.
 
In each purse is wealth indeed~
Every coin a living seed.
Sow the seed upon the earth~
Living plants shall spring to birth.
 
Silly people's purses hold
Lifeless silver, clinking gold;
But you cannot grow a pound
From a farthing in the ground.
 
Money may become a curse;
Give me then my Shepherd's Purse.
 
 
The new year is upon us,
do you have any big plans?
These little fairies will
be traveling and
exploring.
 
 
~Sheri

21 comments:

TARYTERRE said...

LOVE the poem. The fairy is sweet. Your daughters beautiful. No big plans. Just a quiet evening at home to ring in the New Year. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you dear blog buddy.

angie said...

sooo cute pictures !!! Hello dear, sheri, I wish you a beautiful and healthy year and hope I can still see her long beautiful blog !!! love greetings from angie from Germany

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Traveling and exploring...that sounds wonderful to me, too! Love your sweet post. Happy new year to you all! Hugs, Diane

Mariana said...

I love poetry too! What a beautiful gift you received! I wish you and your daughters all the best in 2015!
Hugs and kisses from Serbia! :)

Things and Thoughts said...

Happy, healthy, sparkling New Year 2015 dearest Sheri! Thank you for all your kind visits over the year,hope we can share more and more things and thoughts in the future.
Sending love, Olympia

syros2js said...

I loved the cover of the book!
And of course I liked both the poem and the... fairies photo!
;-)
Happy New Year to all of you, my friend!
Hugs and kisses!

Terra said...

What a darling book cover and poem; a kiddie book for us big girls too. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog this week.

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Oh Sheri,
Such a thoughtful post and so true.
I love that you shared this poem with us. I feel as though you helped us set the tone for embracing the New Year, with a clear and deliberate mindset.
Oh, and you know I adore flowers, just like you-infact I have a post just about ready which includes a flower.
Happy New Year, Sheri!
Love,
Jemma

The French Hutch said...

Hi Sheri, Oh I do love your little fairy book and the poem is so sweet. The fairy is so beautiful. I will look for this book when I go to the book store. I have a small collection of fairies, love them.
I’m sure your little fairies will have a big year with their plans to travel! No big plans here but I look at the new year as an opportunity to get organized and back to a healthy diet.
Glorious header!
Wishing you dear friend all the best in the New Year.

CraveCute said...

Love the fairies and the poem is beautiful! No big plans, out to and early dinner with some friends. Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!

Deserae said...

Very sweet poem!!! No big plans for us yet....
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!!
~Des

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Such a lovely little poem and treasure of a book! Aren't your daughters just darling! Wishing them and you many lovely blessings and new adventures in the coming year, my dear friend! Hugs to you xo Karen

Riitta Sinikka said...

♥♥Happy New Year!♥♥ hugs, Riitta

valerietilsten59.blogspot.com said...

What a lovely book the girls gave you Sheri.
I love the poem you chose.
Sending you and your family
warmest greetings for a Happy New Year.
May all your dreams come true.
Thank you for your friendship..

val xxxx

Sola Scriptura said...

We plan to go watch the local fireworks in our city centre tonight. I wish you a very happy new year!

Teresa said...

These are the best gifts. The ones that show that money wasn't important, nor the stress for finding the perfect gift for the person who has all, but the gift that brings even closer two hearts that already beat, love and enjoy life together.
Wishing you and your fairies the Happiest New Year.
Blessings,
Teresa

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

That is a brilliant and ever so true poem dear Sheri! You picked a winner. How true. In the end, everyone will find out that clinking silver and gold cannot hold what the heart can: LOVE. And your fairies are sweet as can be. I wish you a most PERFECT new year and another one to spend TOGETHER. Much love, Anita

Marikki said...

♫♪ ♥ HAPPY NEW YEAR!! ♫♪ ♥

God bless you!!


Many hugs from me...

Ivy and Elephants said...

What a sweet and perfect gift. The poem is just beautiful! Wishing you a happy and blessed New Year!
Hugs,
Patti

From The Heart said...

I love the poem. Your daughters are gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Love this book..and I love fairies!
The poem is lovely.

Found your blog from Kimberly. So happy I did.

Happy New Year! And may God bless your first year as a teacher. That's what my daughter is going to college to be. :)