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excerpt from a Miss Read book titled "Emily Davis".
All her little duties were done, and she felt free to enjoy the evening air before settling by the fireside.
She reached the oak tree, and stood very still, watching three fine pheasants searching for acorns at the foot of the gnarled old trunk.
Above her the rooks were flying homeward. The great field before her, gleaming with gold when last she walked there with Emily, was now freshly ploughed, the furrows dark and glistening. Within a few days the seed would be planted and she would watch, alone now, the first tender blades appear, then the ripening crop and, finally, its harvesting.
The comforting cycle of the seasons continued unchanged—the sowing, the growing and the reaping.
Dolly Claire turned, and made her way homeward with a grateful heart. Life went on, and was still sweet.”
― Emily Davis
That was a delightful selection! I am not familiar with the book, so may have to "check it out". Very descriptive writing... I enjoy that kind of book. I like the picture you included as well. Thank you for this literary moment bright and early this morning! Have a blessed and beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteHow dear and encouraging...so needed at this time !
ReplyDeleteDo we get so caught up in the trials of the moment that the small beauties are overlooked ?
It is in these small beauties that we find solace , comfort and the Creator's fingerprints !
Have a sweet day , my friend !
That makes one feel all peaceful and content. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteBlessings. xx
This was such a heartwarming share! I haven’t read these books, but I am going to check the library next visit! How I try to feel this way every day, with all the things going on in our world!
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