Life is tenuous at best, hanging on by a thread
yet sometimes a man comes along with the strength to survive
through the toughest conditions
battered but not broken
through long years of shadows
to come out and shine in the sun and achieve the impossible
and go out as a shining beacon for the rest of the world.
Nelson Mandela has gone to his well deserved rest
and we are all the poorer for the passing of this shining light.
Linking with
Denise's TODAY'S FLOWERS
and Laura's
oh, the white roses are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see these lovely blooms. I love the light on them. So warming :) Thank you for stopping by Arija, and for leaving your sweet comments. I hope you are completely over your flu also.
ReplyDeleteWhite, the color of joy
ReplyDeleteand the color of mourning...
The first picture is really awesome.
I like this post.
Hi Arija. White. For PEACE. Womderful tribute to a great man and world leader.
ReplyDeleteThat first image is profound, Arija. Thanks for a beautiful post. Blessings Jo
ReplyDeleteLovely white roses for a great man! May he rest in peace.
ReplyDeletePoignant and beautiful post. The roses are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWell said, my dear. Well said.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty photos, and a nice memorial for one of the few great men.
ReplyDeleteYour photography and words are very special.
ReplyDeleteSuch a thoughtful post Arija - thank you for this expression of appreciation and acknowledgement - a lovely tribute here illustrated so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLovely white floral macro shots ~ thanks, carol, xxx
ReplyDeleteNice flowers. I wonder if this will become a "where were you when you found out…." sort of day.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a full picture of the plant - I just took the picture on the blog as I was waiting for the kids to get in the car! I will have to see if it flowers again this year!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Wonderful photo and beautifully said.
ReplyDeleteExquisite macro captures -
ReplyDeleteAnd many thanks for following - a great compliment!
Nora & Lola:-)
That's really beautiful and a wonderful tribute. You've said so eloquently what I feel but did not have the words to say.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to a great man
ReplyDeleteLea
The images of the roses are beautiful - it is a lovely tribute to the memory of Nelson Mandela.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly beautiful tribute to an amazing human being!
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers for a great man - though if his shirts are anything to go by he may have preferred something a little more colourful!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos and moving tribute for the wonder of this amazing man
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful Arija... Thank,you for the hugs... Michelle
ReplyDeleteWunderschöne Blüten! Weiße Rosen haben schon was Besonderes!
ReplyDeleteHi! Nice captures. The whie roses are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePerfectly lovely tribute to the late great leader. Truly great people emit a light that warms the hearts of the world. His light is sorely missed.
ReplyDeleteYoko
A lovely tribute.
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful flower photos! wonderful trbute,
ReplyDeleteI love that first shot.
ReplyDeleteArija this is so kind, so wise, so beautiful. Thank you for your words and photos and for linking up with I Heart Macro.
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