“A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are made for.”
--- William Shedd; Theologian (June 21, 1820 – November 17, 1894) ---
Our hearts are like that. So safe from harm and hurt if we hold them close, wrap our arms like breakwaters around ourselves, don't share, don't care, don't feel, no storm will touch us here, but that"s not what our hearts are made for.
THE WATER IS WIDE
(Traditional – 1600s)
The water is wide, I can't cross o'er
And neither have I wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we shall row, my love and I
For love is gentle and love is kind
The sweetest flower when first it's new
But love grows old and waxes cold
And fades away like morning dew
There is ship and she sails the sea
She's loaded deep as deep can be
But not as deep as the love I'm in
I know not how I sink or swim
For love is gentle and love is kind
The sweetest flower when first it's new
But love grows old and waxes cold
And fades away like morning dew
The water is wide, I can't cross o'er
Neither have I wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we shall row, my love and I
(This is Mary Black's version, the original has several more stanzas)
(Traditional – 1600s)
The water is wide, I can't cross o'er
And neither have I wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we shall row, my love and I
For love is gentle and love is kind
The sweetest flower when first it's new
But love grows old and waxes cold
And fades away like morning dew
There is ship and she sails the sea
She's loaded deep as deep can be
But not as deep as the love I'm in
I know not how I sink or swim
For love is gentle and love is kind
The sweetest flower when first it's new
But love grows old and waxes cold
And fades away like morning dew
The water is wide, I can't cross o'er
Neither have I wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we shall row, my love and I
(This is Mary Black's version, the original has several more stanzas)
Love the music Dr.O....siggh
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful, John.... like your heart.
ReplyDeleteI want someone's heart....darn it.
ReplyDeletethats just perfect....
ReplyDeleteWhat a great triple play John......................just wonderful
ReplyDeleteWow..that photo is amazing! Awesome TP!
ReplyDeleteyou have mine cherie, pathetic though it is : )
ReplyDeletejohn, not only is that a gorgeous pic, but your words..... i don't have the words to describe how they touched me or how truly insightful they really are. that should be a famous quote. lovely song to tie it all in, this is a grand slam triple play.
ReplyDeletebig hugs to my favorite penguiy
Ditto what kk said....(well except about the pathetic heart....I'm happy to have such a heart filled with friendship)
ReplyDeletei love the poetic photography... and the prose and song that go with it...
ReplyDeletedo you know any pirate i could snag?
What a beautiful and touching TP Pengy. The photo is awesome and so are your words. So agree with what they say...
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by mine and your message. Yes all is well and good here. Our Gerbie is all focussed on making money right now and not into play lol....
http://miadelight.multiply.com/journal/item/525
Magnificent!
ReplyDeletebeautiful pengy..she looks like the Bounty coming in..an excellent shot and piared up with your poetic musings and a perfect song selection all i can say is magnificent...well done and thanks fer playing bud..miss having you around
ReplyDeleteGators Triple PLay
Yeah john....we miss you when you go away...so ....STOP THAT!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! :o)
ReplyDeleteEverything about this blog is so beautiful !!! Anything to do with the sea is beautiful , that ship is awesome !! ok I'm singing along now :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice John. Beautiful shot of the ship.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, well done /:-)
ReplyDeleteFantastic triple play John....totally absorbed me every part of your post. Your photo is absolutely awesome. Well done.
ReplyDeleteGator's Triple Play # I'm Like A Bird.
Thanks for visiting mine too! xo
"Our hearts are like that. So safe from harm and hurt if we hold them close, wrap our arms like breakwaters around ourselves, don't share, don't care, don't feel, no storm will touch us here, but that"s not what our hearts are made for."
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said...
and I've always loved this song.
So sorry I didn't get to know him better. Just an acquaintance, but even with that, with all the love and respect that so many have for John, I do feel privileged to even have had that much.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace, John.
"Our hearts are like that. So safe from harm and hurt if we hold them close, wrap our arms like breakwaters around ourselves, don't share, don't care, don't feel, no storm will touch us here, but that"s not what our hearts are made for."
ReplyDeleteso very beautiful
I think this is my favourite post of his !!!
ReplyDeleteOh John...I miss you my friend!
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