March 11, 2011

Shel Silverstein has insight

"Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me...Anything can happen, child. Anything can be."
A quote by Shel Silverstein

Profound words from a wonderfully talented Artist, Author, Philospher and all 'round genius. Can you tell I enjoy him? Everytime I read the book (below) I can feel my heart melt. If by chance, you've never read this book, run, don't walk to your favorite bookstore. You will position it high on the shelf, along with Shakespeare.

Please include the people of the world in your prayers tonight. ~Goodnight my friends.


The above quote is not in "The Giving Tree"
Posted by Purple Flowers at 9:02 PM

12 comments:

  1. Claudia LaneMarch 12, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I'll be running to my book store on Monday, sounds too good to miss :))
    xo

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  2. shopgirlMarch 12, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Looks like an insightful and sweet book. I'll definitely take a look.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  3. pve designMarch 12, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    love Shel and that book makes me cry.
    pve

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  4. abby jenkinsMarch 12, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    oh how I love that book!

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  5. KathyAMarch 12, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    My kids loved Shel Silverstein when they wre growing up!

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  6. BilboMarch 13, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    A great quote for those of us watching our grandchildren growing up, and wishing we might have done some things differently over the years!

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  7. 24 CornersMarch 13, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I'm not familiar with Shel or his book...thank you for introducing me...can't wait to discover all the wonderfulness!
    xo J~

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  8. JoyceMarch 13, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    I love this book and all of Shel Silverstein's books. All have so many messages for the young and old. xo

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  9. JoyceMarch 15, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Hello my friend, just wanted to stop by and say hi again. Big hugs. xo

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  10. Laura @ the shorehouse.March 20, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I love Shel! The Giving Tree is the perfect baby gift. I love to start a library for little ones...Shel & Dr. Seuss pretty much cover everything you need to know to get through life. :-)

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  11. ruthpclarkMarch 21, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Surprisingly, I've never read this book! (Although I loved A Light in the Attic as a child.) Thanks for the beautiful reminder :)

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  12. CornerstoregoddessAugust 1, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    When I first taught school, I read this book to the toughest bunch of 2nd graders to walk the earth. And they wept.

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