A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. A favourite picture and a favourite poem of mine that I am linking together to wish you all a Happy Weekend.
A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever From John Keats' epic poem, Endymion, 1818: Picture from Makanyane Safari Lodge, South Africa
Patricia Gray writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. © 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog
lovely. thanks for the respite- i needed it today!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully said and pictured too... enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteIsn't poetry great?
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Victoria
Inspirational Keats! And I think I recognize that place as Makanyane Lodge in Madikwe, South Africa. I'm just a LITTLE bit obsessed about Africa and safaris.
ReplyDeleteThings of Beauty......
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right Patricia, Have a great weekend.
That is an amazing lodge!
ReplyDeleteENJOY your weekend!
Fifi
...fab lodge...would love one of those elephants to decorate my grounds!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Patricia :-) Imagine sitting in your living room reading a book, and suddenly an elephant wanders by!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy weekend too :-)
Kelly
Wouldn't it be awesome to be sitting at that desk watching an elephant only a few yards away knowing only a piece of glass is separating the two of you! Perfect photo and poem combination. Happy Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteAgain, I am lifted up and taken away by the beauty of words and pictures. This is a joy that once felt last forever. Thank you, my friend, for sharing your inspiration with us.
ReplyDeleteGreat words are timeless aren't they? That picture gives me sensation overload...lovely.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
The best photograph ever! And,my father's favourite poem!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have an elephant as a pet - I wonder what kind of inspiration that relationship could bring to my every day life.
ReplyDeleteThe poem is really inspiring.
Happy Weekend!
Just lovely...and the elephant is magnificent. Truly a thing of beauty that we should cherish and revere more than most do.
ReplyDeleteall my life i have wanted to go on a safari.
ReplyDeletetruly, since i was about 16.
thank you for the pics and poem
renee
Elephants never forget. I heard that once and it always stuck with me. Beautiful photo.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing photo! It take me back to my safari in Botswana - we had elephants pretty close to our lodge but not THIS close(!) Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quote!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the nice congratulations message!
what a neat picture! I wonder if it was staged or natural - amazing either way!
ReplyDeleteJoni
Very cool picture! Hope you had a great weekend, Patricia and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteLoving that picture and that poem! How great would it be to wake up to that view daily!
ReplyDeleteInspirational comments and beautiful picture!
ReplyDeletelovely, lovely, lovely. what is it about elephants (and all amazing animals) that makes the seem so majestic? stunning. I just adore African elephants.
ReplyDeletenice photo!