What lies behind us and what lies before us
are small matters
compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
When We Were Small
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When We Were Small
What lies behind us and what lies before us ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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by Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen
This just hit me at the right time…THANK YOU so much for this you have no idea…
It was a difficult one for me to write.. but I promised to be authentic here. I’m so glad it helped you in some way? xx
Very beautiful Barbara ~ could feel the emotional charge with each verse. x Robyn
I have a tear running down my cheek and I have goose bumps! Barbara it is beautiful. Hugs to you. BAM
Beautiful Barbara! Lovely poem & quote – thank you! Happy New Year!
Yesterday was but a cancelled cheque and tomorrow a promissory note: it is the today which counts . . . when we were small . . . when we learned what it all was about, this > brought us to today . . . .
So beautiful Barbara x
And so we continue…
A beautiful and special post, Barb. Your verse, the photo, Emerson’s words. You’ve combined them all to create a moving piece. Thank you.
Amazingly put. As always beautiful words!
Moved me. Touched me. Made me think of my daughter. Thank you. I always enjoy your posts.
BEAUTIFUL!
Mandy xo
What an apt quote and beautiful poem Smidge! Last night my sister found photos of us as kids so this title was perfect for me today
What a beautiful post, your poetical spirit talks into the words and also in these amazing photographs. Fascinated me so much, Thank you dear Barbara, with my love, nia
Lovely post. Glad we haven’t got that much snow – I’m cold enough as it is:)
Wise words, Barbara. Gorgeous photos, too.
What an amazing piece
Beautiful – very moving…
That was simply beautiful my friend…
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
While my hands are often pressed against crayoned papers these days, I know it won’t always be this way. Thanks for the reminder to embrace and enjoy each stage, as each one leaves an imprint on our hearts differently. Beautiful post Barb.
What beautiful words, Smidge. I love browsing through book shops – it seems such a great way to spend time. One day I found a children’s book, ‘When You Were Small’. It was beautifully illustrated with great words and I loved to read it to my son. Your beautiful words reminded me of that book xx
Very touching, as I read your poem, I thought of the different growth stages of my kids, thanks for a trip down memory lane. Love the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote.
What a heart-grippingly, hauntingly beautiful poem, Barb. What parent doesn’t know something of this? I’m grateful for such honesty as you bring to this space Smidge. Such quality and integrity mark your work. Thank you for it. And your photos break my heart wide open!! Exquisiteness here this morning. xxx
Beautiful
Beautiful poem! Wonderful quote, wonderful photos, made me think and look inside.
How do you do that, how do y?ou write from my heart
Barbara, is there anything you can’t do ????? Not a poem girl, but I really like this one – and the photos – stunning, especially the last, the close up. Always so wonderful to visit your world.
With my first child about to turn 21, this rings so true. Thank you for the gentle moment.
Brought tears to my eyes. I’m hanging this one on my office wall. It’s a beautiful reminder of the important things in life. Thank you Smidge.
This brought so many images to my mind, things remembered, cherished, some forgotten until your words stirred them awake again. Thank you.
You are one of my favorite writers Smidge. You make the written word a piece of art. Love!
Beautiful and beautifully haunting. You’re so gifted, Smidge. Thanks for sharing those gifts with us.
What a beautiful blog you have! I tried to do a photo index but found it took a lot of time. Are you on WordPress? Is there an easy way I just haven’t yet discovered? I’m a member of food bloggers of Canada too but haven’t participated yet. Looks like it has done well by you – not to mention your wonderful content!
Incredible photos, it looks like you’re getting hit hard with snow. All of our snow melted last week when we had our warm front move in, now it’s chilly again and we’ll be getting our’s on Friday. Wish us well.
Wonderful poem, Barb. Brought back a lot of memories. The pictures are great also. Are they recent – are you really getting that much snow? Luckily, ours has come more in the form or rain recently. We still have Feb/Mar to go though.
Best to ya.
Paul
Lovely.
Beautiful – gave me goose bumps – brings back the memories for me:) Have a Great One!
This is a powerful poem. I want to print it out and keep it close. It is very special. oxo
your poem is beautiful, Barbara; just beautiful. I have tears in my eyes.
Beautiful post Barbara . .
So touching and beautiful…Diane
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Beautiful poem Barbara! Reminds me of my children whom are now 20 but still need a hidden hand of help. I know I have said this many, many times.., your blog is so elegant and lovely. The horse pictures are stunning, and I love the quote!!
WOW !! Thank you xx
Just wow. I’ve been speechless since I read this the day it came to my email. I’m still speechless, but wanted to let you know that it’s beautiful….and sticking with me this week. xxoo
Both of my big kids moved out of the house since the new year so this poem is so touching and meaningful. Thank you for arranging these mom feelings into such beautiful words
What beautiful words, Barb. And some of the most beautiful photos I’ve ever seen! xoxo
Mine are still at home thankfully.. I’m glad you enjoyed this one:)
Thank you, April:)
Thank you Sarah.. I’m glad it touched you:) xxx
Your lovely poetry touched my heart. Sometimes I almost cannot bear the achingly sweet nostalgia of looking back through photo albums of my children when they were little. I treasure them now, but miss those little hands and sweet upturned faces. But, oh, how I am blessed to have new little hands to hold, sweet voices calling “Nana!” and outstretched arms reaching up for hugs that fill me with joy and take me back to when my children were little. I hope you have the blessing of grandchildren someday.
gorgeous, gorgeous.. I would love to have a horsey.. c
I loved that quote, I found it first and it inspired me.. plus personal events did the same. xx
It was an emotionally difficult one to write.. thanks so much, Robyn xo
Thanks, Bam.. hugs to you too xoxo
Thank you, Shira.. Happy New Year to you as well:)
I can always count on you to have such beautiful words in response.. xoxo
Thank you so much, Claire:)
Thanks, John, I love Emerson’s work.
Thanks, Brittanyxo
You’re welcome xoxo
xoxo
Time certainly flies.. I love seeing our old photos from when we were young:) xx
Your words are so lovely too, nia, thanks so much xoxo
These photos were taken after a heavy snowstorm up on Silver Star Mountain.. just before an afternoon of snowmobiling. Calgary had snow.. and now it’s gone, it’s been chinooking these last few days:) Stay warm!
Thanks, Miskyxoxo
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Thank you
xoxo
Those are just some of the most beautiful years of joy! I remember them well! xxoo
I looked for this book.. I wondered if it was one from my teaching days.. but it is a newer one, I’ll have to look for it:) I love remembering my kid’s books. xx
He’s one of my favorite poets. I’m glad you enjoyed mine today, Norma. xxoo
spree.. you are always so generous with your words.. they bring me joy:) xx
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Thanks, Sally! xxx
I’m lucky if I’ve done so.. xx
I thought those horses were so sweet.. they were quite friendly and curious:) xx
We have children the same age:) so you understand..
I always love seeing you play and cook with your children.. it’s a joy to see! xx
I’m glad to have brought you these.. those are cherished years for sure.. xx
Thanks, Karista.. and you’re one of my favorite chefs:) xx
Thank you, Betsy! xx
We did have snow.. but these photos are from Vernon on Silver Star mountain. It had just dumped and the area was magical! I hope your snow isn’t too bad tomorrow!! xx
Just over Christmas when we were in Vernon for X-Country skiing. I would love if it was rain here.. it would be nice and green, not to say warmer:)
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Thanks so much
One day I will have to put these in a little coffee table book to look back.. so many memories:) xx
I did as I wrote this one.. it is very close to home.. I’m glad you enjoyed it. xxx
Thanks, Diane xx
xxx to you!
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You’re welcome
I can’t wait to have grandchildren and I hope I am blessed with at least one:) Thank you for this reminder.. there is so much to look forward to, isn’t there? xxx
Oooooh, you need one for the farmy:) xxx
Your shots are good, especially the last … personal am I a bit afraid of horses. Stunning animals, but when they come closer they are really high and big.
I know, not enough room for that big a pet though! c
Really affecting, Barbara. A beautiful poem and just gorgrous pictures.
Beautiful and well written…thank you for sharing.
Beautiful! LOVE the second photo!
Barbara, the words and images a truly wonderful. Is there to be a book soon?
I’ve made my own hardcover.. it’s so wonderful to look through the past year in print:)
Wonderful!
My heart is full – and breaking. Lovely and rich and full of mother-truth.
This one was difficult to write.. there is a story behind it and many tears as well. Some day I’ll share the rest of the story. I hear there are poetry books called Chap Books, where an author publishes a small, inexpensive book of poems. Thanks so much for your kind words.
Barbara, this poem, I have read over and over again. It has this capacity to reach deep down into your heart and tug it and squish it…I don’t even know if I can explain how beautifully it lays in my head and heart. You have a special talent, very special.