Awesome response. The poem Wasteland poem was also written shortly after the ending of World War I and there were many areas that looked like wasteland so it's an effective reminder of what man is capable of doing. Also in earlier times when battles were more dependent on good weather typically April the troops would stir after their winter encampments and begin fighting again. Another sad reminder of man's creating wasteland and burials of the dead.
In Japan I saw very old trees. In the USA trees are not always valued for their "inner spirit" nor the joy they give others. One tree I saw in Takayama was 800+ years old. Americans cannot fathom that.
Not only do you summarize one of Chaplin's movies - City Lights (and I do believe the flower girl was blind) - but you manage to weave in Chaplin's life story and why 'The Tramp' was created in the first place.
He came from nothing and became such an icon, all while showing the world that you did not have to lose your humanity in the process.
Thanks for joining me in celebrating Charlie Chaplin's 136th birthday with your tribute!
Yes, I agree. Fascist/autocratic/theocratic states in Russia and the USA will force Europe and Canada into a partnership that may benefit the world. May they be the light going forward.
1. “ To Endure is GREATER than to Dare; to TIRE OUT out the hostile fortune; to be daunted by no difficulty; to KEEP HEART when All have Lost it- who can say this is Not GREATNESS ?.....”
2. “ The Heart that GIVES – GATHERS …..
3. “ I am Only one, but I AM ONE. I cannot do Everything, but I CAN DO Something. And I WILL NOT let what I cannot do INTERFERE what I CAN DO…..”
4. “ JOY is a DECISION, a Really Brave One, about how YOU are Going to RESPOND to Life……..”
5. “ That is what I Consider TRUE GENEROSITY : You GIVE YOUR ALL, and Yet You ALWAYS FEEL as if IT COST YOU NOTHING……… “
6. “ CONFRONT the Dark Parts of Yourself, and WORK TO BANISH THEM with Illumination and FORGIVENESS. Your Willingness to WRESTLE WITH Your Demons Will Cause YOUR ANGELS TO SING…….”
As so well Elucidated by ELIZABETH EDWARDS……
7. “ She STOOD IN THE STORM, and when The Wind Did Not Blow Her Way – SHE ADJUSTED HER SAILS…..”
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