“And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, Speak to us of Children.
“And he said:
“Your children are not your children. …
They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. …
“You may give them your love but not your thoughts.
“For they have their own thoughts.
“You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. …”*
Images posted in response to Tina’s lens-artists challenge: to be young again.
*cited: Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, pg. 17
a meditative journey 
Fantastic quotes and captivating images. What a beautiful post this is!
Thank you for your validating words
I think as close to perfect as is possible Brenda. Beautifully done.
Thank you Tina “beautifully done” stirs the soul with joy
Great post Brenda, in both images and words.
Thank you Anne.
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Great photos, great thoughts. Excellent.
Thank you!
Beautiful post, both the photos and the Gibran. Together they are inspiring.
Thank you Marie
I love the photos you put in place for Gibran’s words. Such truth. I especially love the photo of the girl twirling while a toddler looks on, and the child with the balloon. These are photos of memories that define, to be young again.
Thank you. It is so fun to photograph the spontaneous nature of children
Gorgeous street photography. You captured the joy so, so well.
Thank you…I find children at play speak of joy
Union of words and images!
Thank you!
Lovely black and white images with emotions touchable
Thank you “emotions touchable” is a nice morning read
Gorgeous photos and pairings. Love it.
Thank you Leya
This is so beautiful, Brenda! What a lovely, lovely collection and quote.
Thank you