Friday 23 September 2011

Things That Count

  Isn't this just adorable? In my de-cluttering process I ran across this memory album
I had bought. I decided to list it on my etsy shop. All of it's pages were blank, but one
little cut out newspaper poem fell out. I just have to share it with you.
                                                                                                                                                                       
"Things That Count"

Not what we have, but what we use,
Not what we see, but what we choose,
These things that mar or bless
The sum of human happiness.

The things nearby, not things afar,
Not what we seem, but what we are,
These are the things that make or break,
That give the heart its joy or ache.

Not what seems fair, but what is true,
Not what we dream, but what we do,
These are the things that shine like gems,
Like stars in fortune's diadems.

Not what we take, but what we give,
Not as we pray, but what we live,
These are the things that make for peace,
Both now and after time shall cease.
                                                                                                                                                                   

   I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did. Have a wonderful weekend!
at

18 comments:

  1. Vee23 September 2011 at 13:31

    That little poem is very dear and so true. I love finding these sorts of treasures. For one thing, we don't talk this way anymore so it's unlikely to find things told in a straightforward, easy to understand way. I love going through my grandmother's old magazines and even her scrapbooks for such things. I have one in my sidebar even.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Farm Girl23 September 2011 at 14:02

    That is very nice I see why you kept it.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Sherri B.23 September 2011 at 14:36

    Just precious, both of them, thanks Kimberly. Have a great weekend! xo

    ReplyDelete
  4. NanaDiana23 September 2011 at 14:37

    What a dear poem...and I love the little book it was tucked away in. It is fun to come across those old things, isn't it? Thanks for the smile- xo Diana

    ReplyDelete
  5. Pamela Gordon23 September 2011 at 14:38

    I love the book cover and that poem is so true. I often find bits of wisdom or poetry in old books and I leave them right there where the owner wanted them to be.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Christine23 September 2011 at 17:37

    Love all your "treasures" that you share with us.

    Have a nice weekend with the grandkids.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Janettessage.blogspot.com23 September 2011 at 17:59

    Now that is a treasure..I will have to copy it off...so enjoyed, thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  8. Connie23 September 2011 at 18:14

    Such a cute poem! :-) Have a good weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Debi23 September 2011 at 18:55

    Isn't it the sweetest thing when things like that drop out of books and such. It meant something to someone at that time. Have a great weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Unknown23 September 2011 at 21:07

    Too cute. I love it.! Memories! Priceless.

    ReplyDelete
  11. deb23 September 2011 at 22:42

    I love that poem!!! Im so glad I found your blog, I was born in Duluth and I just read that your live on the shores of Lake Superior so I will love reading your blog and seeing pics....I live in So Cal now so there are no lakes around here:(

    ReplyDelete
  12. Sunny Simple Life23 September 2011 at 23:38

    Very wise words and I just love the vintage little couple.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Cheryl @ TFD24 September 2011 at 02:58

    Great poem and cute album cover. Have a wonderful weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Mel's Designs from the Cabin24 September 2011 at 04:45

    Oh that's such a nice poem...I like the little book too...I was at an Estate Sale yesterday and they had some cute old children's books....I didn't buy them, just looked at them....the old ones seem so much better than the new ones...thanks for commenting over at Mel's Designs....I'm glad you like the Gear Wreath...my favorite too...Mel

    ReplyDelete
  15. acorn hollow24 September 2011 at 06:14

    So very true. I too am decluttering what a process.
    Cathy

    ReplyDelete
  16. polkadotpeticoat24 September 2011 at 10:53

    Love this poem....I had 7 moose in my backyard yesterday morning...we had a hard time getting the kids to the bus!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Micupoftea25 September 2011 at 02:35

    what a find! Love the poem...TFS!

    ReplyDelete
  18. People Who Know Me Would Say:27 September 2011 at 07:03

    When someone is talented enough to put a meaningful message together in such an artistic way, I'm always a bit awe-struck. I loved this.

    ReplyDelete

All of your comments are read and much appreciated.
You are dear and lovely friends!