Saturday, April 20, 2019

Are you glad? Listen to the music and find out.








My teeth are now gray

but 

my soul smiles brighter

than it did 

in 

my youth.

anita pelayo rivera les dame d'abord


You will have to

read between the lines

around my mouth

to

understand my entire story.

anita pelayo rivera les dames d'abord



With my 61st birthday coming

and the celebration 

of 

the resurrection of my faith

I am glad.

Are you glad for who you are becoming

and what you hope in?

27 comments:

  1. Lucy@heart and hearthApril 20, 2019 at 5:38 AM

    Such a beautiful perspective. Happy Birthday!

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  2. SarahApril 20, 2019 at 6:04 AM

    Happy Birthday, sweet Anita. I'm ten years your senior, and I am glad. Thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry for all of us who follow along. All the best for the years to come.

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  3. JeanieApril 20, 2019 at 9:48 AM

    I bet your teeth aren't THAT gray! And I know your smile is very bright.

    Wishing you all good things as you enter your "new year." I look forward to more of your images, more of your beautiful words. Happy Birthday.

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  4. Red Rose AlleyApril 20, 2019 at 12:38 PM

    Happy Birthday, dear Anita! April 23, right? I remembered. Our faith is the most important thing, and I'm glad yours is strong. Lovely poetic words today, and the photos are oh, so pretty. May your birthday be filled with all the goodness that you bring to us every day. And Happy Easter to you, Anita.

    love, ~Sheri

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  5. JunkchiccottageApril 20, 2019 at 9:15 PM

    Beautiful my sweet friend. Happy Birthday.
    Love you,
    Kris

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  6. FLRoseApril 20, 2019 at 9:16 PM

    Happy Birthday, Anita - Wishing you all the best for the coming year!
    I love your blog - poetry and pics - always so pretty and thoughtful.
    Have a blessed Easter.

    Greetings from FL - Rose

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  7. mary h tindukasiriApril 20, 2019 at 11:50 PM

    Happy Birthday, Dear Friend.
    Easter Blessings.
    Yes, I am glad and I am becoming.
    xoxox Mary

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  8. The French HutchApril 21, 2019 at 4:14 AM

    "All is Well with my Soul" Happy EasterI alway enjoy your poems and your mucis. Happy Birthday dear Anita! May you see many more celebrations.

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  9. KarenApril 21, 2019 at 6:14 AM

    Anita,
    I feel lucky each day that I wake up and feel good. Fortunately, that is every day. :-)
    Karen

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  10. Jemma@athomewithjemmaApril 21, 2019 at 8:25 AM

    Oh Anita,
    This brought tears to my eyes and a trembling of joy soared through my being.

    Glad! Glad! Glad! Yes! My body does match up with what is going on in my mind and heart. I nearly feel younger-so there is a bit of disconnect...hehehe. But I am soaring with God's love, guidance and patience with me.
    Happy Birthday to you my friend. You inspire me every single day of my life!
    With love,
    Jemma

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  11. Art and SandApril 21, 2019 at 8:32 AM

    I was glad when Steve and I hit 70 not long ago - it gave a numerical excuse for all the wrinkles in my face.

    I stopped coloring my hair and love the streaks of white - Steve still has no gray.

    I love the wisdom that comes with my age and the freedom to not always be doing, but to simply sit in the garden and smile at the flowers.

    Happy Easter

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  12. colleenApril 21, 2019 at 9:12 AM

    Happy Birthday! Happy Easter! Lovely post- not convinced your teeth are gray! Even so, keep smiling. Thank you for your lovely posts.

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  13. It's meApril 21, 2019 at 1:11 PM

    Happy happy happy birthday my friend.... 61 ...of course i am happy with a blogfriend like you.....enjoy your day.....happy easter....he risen !!...🙏🙏🙏 love you my friend every day more and more and more.....🐰🐰🐰💋💋💋

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  14. Lowcarb team memberApril 21, 2019 at 3:17 PM

    Happy Easter and Happy Birthday.

    All the best Jan

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  15. La ContessaApril 22, 2019 at 9:41 AM

    HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
    TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION BY ALL MEANS!!!!!!
    THE OLDER WE GET THE MORE RELAXED WE BECOME!!!
    LOVE THAT BUCKET OF BLOOMS!
    XX

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  16. Peabea ScribblesApril 24, 2019 at 7:55 AM

    Beautiful photography. Happy Birthday and Congratulations on the resurrection of faith. :) Have a great week.

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  17. The DutchessMay 2, 2019 at 7:12 AM

    Why didn't I see this ...I'm late..:) But Always with you by heart XXX

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  18. Lyne-AnkeMay 6, 2019 at 4:40 PM

    Hello! I'm happy with a glad heart for you.

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  19. jerilandersMay 9, 2019 at 9:52 AM

    Anita, I had my 65th birthday not long ago, my teeth are grey... My hair is still dishwater blond (and not gray) my hands look old and my skin is lined... oh well. Like you, my faith has been renewed and rejuvenated in the last few years...it's so good.

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  20. ChristianneMay 11, 2019 at 9:09 PM

    I'm slow to chime in my wishes for you to have a lovely birthday. I'm in a transition phase that has been painful, but, I'm hunkering down and trusting God in the change. It's a simpler life, in a way, and I can see some benefits.
    No matter where or how God plants you, you still have the ability to transport your followers to a secret place of beauty and peace. Thanks for not giving up or giving in.

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  21. A Joyful CottageMay 13, 2019 at 5:39 AM

    I love this, Anita. Your perspective is spot on, and something I need to drink in on a regular basis. As I'm approaching my 69th birthday and see my hair beginning to thin and my body weakening, I find myself looking upward more and more to my heavenly home. I feel a stranger here in many ways. Yet, the Lord is not done with me here yet. There's more to be done in His name. It's so encouraging to read your words and see your devotion to the Lord. God bless you, my dear, sweet friend. And happy belated birthday. Hugs, Nancy

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  22. A Joyful CottageMay 13, 2019 at 5:41 AM

    Me again! I forgot to mention how much I love that song. I used to listen to over and over when it first came out years ago. It has an even deeper meaning for me now and I will once more put it on my playlist. Hugs.

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  23. Art and SandMay 15, 2019 at 7:54 AM

    I am glad

    for who I am today

    for working hard and saving so that I can play all day in my senior year

    for making the chose in my teens to spend my adult life by the sea

    for my family

    for our home and garden - an oasis for the crazy world we live in today

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  24. RhondaMay 16, 2019 at 12:13 PM

    Oh beautiful Anita, we all love you and a belated Happy Birthday! xxx Rhonda

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  26. FlowerLady LorraineJune 1, 2019 at 12:00 PM

    Belated Happy Birthday ~ It's my first time visiting your blog, coming from Kris's blog, Junk Chic Cottage.

    What a beautiful song and I also 'am glad' and oh so thankful to our awesome God.

    Your blog looks beautiful and congrats on being featured in that beautiful magazine.

    FlowerLady

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  27. Judy at GoldCountryCottageJune 3, 2019 at 3:19 PM

    Anita, I have enjoyed reading your post a second time. I wanted to thank you for your visit and your kind words. I wish I did Instagram but I don't. In reading through your other comments, I see that it was your birthday, so Happy belated Birthday. I have almost 20 years on you and am still trying to become who I am..Happy Week to you..Judy

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