"Hope" is the thing with feathers --
That perches in the soul --
And sings the tune without the words --
And never stops -- at all --

And sweetest -- in the Gale -- is heard --
And sore must be the storm --
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm --

I've heard it in the chillest land --
And on the strangest Sea --
Yet, never, in Extremity,
It asked a crumb -- of Me.
Emily Dickinson


I am going through a difficult time. My friend has to undergo a serious surgery, I am worried sick and have to think of her all the time...and then Japan...I feel for the people and can only imagine how hard it must be ..I am so glad my PB friend sent me a message that she is safe...my heart is sad and frightened...and I have to remind myself, that :
hope will never stop...at all...

Be strong my dear friend!!! Wonderful post! You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for our own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful. ~ Marie Curie ????? · 2011-03-12: 10:55

great shot and beautiful words to go with! My Prayers are with you and your friend and Japan! Riyaz · 2011-03-12: 11:16

crossing my fingers for your friends and my thoughts for Japan GKorts · 2011-03-12: 11:33

very touching....hope all goes good for you and your friend......stay strong !! MARETKA88 · 2011-03-12: 11:43

Wow. Very beautiful shot!!! I hope all goes good Francesc21 · 2011-03-12: 12:57

Hope all goes well...beautiful coloring on the photo! juliearnold93 · 2011-03-12: 13:32

Be strong...and pyaying for you and your friend...and of course Japan. We will all be thinking of you and hoping your fears will subside cariad · 2011-03-12: 16:49

Oh and that was a beautiful image and words :) cariad · 2011-03-12: 16:49

Beautiful shot !! we live on hope , take care finbarr · 2011-03-12: 18:22

A beautiful shot. Be still and realize that the best you can do sometimes is to just be still and be there for what you may be needed for. Otherwise - be still! danrav · 2011-03-12: 18:30

A lovely shot and sentiment Marie, I hope things go well for your friend... McMommy · 2011-03-12: 19:04

Very touching! hope she feel well soon LisaMarieGeorge · 2011-03-12: 19:40

Very beautiful shot...To survive we all need hope, and faith and love :-) NellyBly · 2011-03-12: 21:49

I hope that all will turn out well for your friend. Also, '神さまが守るように' Japan! honzicek · 2011-03-12: 21:59

Very good post Marie. G-d willing all will turn out well! ????? · 2011-03-13: 05:07

I'm sure everything will end up well, hope and faith can save us. A beautiful picture. Unchained · 2011-03-13: 07:40

I hope your friend gets through alright but as the sun always rises, so will hope. TheBigHush · 2011-03-13: 07:45

"Hope" is what we need so much right now ... Ryana · 2011-03-14: 07:46

"Hope" ! Thanks :) helys · 2011-03-16: 06:00

Beautiful image. Jarvo · 2011-03-19: 17:15

Beautiful! wildduck · 2011-03-20: 15:59