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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Spring at the Home
Heaven is under our feet
as well
As over our heads ~Thoreau
At the 2012 Largest Mother's Day Celebration in the World, Jewish Home resident Ella Kalan, 101, read a touching poem that melted the hearts of everyone there. We just had to share.
Spring at the Home
Slowly, I walk along the rainbow colored
garden paths
Still sparkling with early morning dew
My heart leaps with joy and
AWE—
At the magical sights I view.
The trees are dripping pink blossoms on
growing things below
The roses are all in full bloom
bursting with love
and perfrume
setting one's soul aglow.
Intoxicated with the fragrance
The bees are buzzing wildly
among the purple lavenders
they kiss and sip the nectar
like greedy scavengers.
I watch a pair of humming birds
dancing from tree to tree
They do some pirouettes - then fly free
to rest at the bubbling fountain
nearby
"Tis there - behind the fountains rocks -
I spy
some frightened little dandelions.
I hold my breath and look up at the sky
As the gardener passes them by
Among the fleecy clouds I see
God smile
~Ella Kalan
as well
As over our heads ~Thoreau
At the 2012 Largest Mother's Day Celebration in the World, Jewish Home resident Ella Kalan, 101, read a touching poem that melted the hearts of everyone there. We just had to share.
Spring at the Home
Slowly, I walk along the rainbow colored
garden paths
Still sparkling with early morning dew
My heart leaps with joy and
AWE—
At the magical sights I view.
The trees are dripping pink blossoms on
growing things below
The roses are all in full bloom
bursting with love
and perfrume
setting one's soul aglow.
Intoxicated with the fragrance
The bees are buzzing wildly
among the purple lavenders
they kiss and sip the nectar
like greedy scavengers.
I watch a pair of humming birds
dancing from tree to tree
They do some pirouettes - then fly free
to rest at the bubbling fountain
nearby
"Tis there - behind the fountains rocks -
I spy
some frightened little dandelions.
I hold my breath and look up at the sky
As the gardener passes them by
Among the fleecy clouds I see
God smile
~Ella Kalan
Labels: Centenarian, Ella Kalan, Jewish Home Residents, Largest Mother's Day Celebration in the World, Mother's Day, Poems, Poetry, Spring, Thoreau
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Send Your Mom an Original Jewish Home e-Card!
Mother's Day is only a few days away! Have you made plans to celebrate your mom, your grandmother, your great-grandmother, or that special woman in your life? The Jewish Home is helping to make that celebration a little brighter this year. We just created two new e-Cards. And on top of that, they're both free!
Take a look at the two new cards, featuring the paintings Bird in Paradise and Spring Blossoms, as well as a card we debuted in 2010, Mother and Child. All three are original oil paintings created by Los Angeles Jewish Home residents.
Take a look at the two new cards, featuring the paintings Bird in Paradise and Spring Blossoms, as well as a card we debuted in 2010, Mother and Child. All three are original oil paintings created by Los Angeles Jewish Home residents.These one of a kind cards are unique to the Jewish Home, and will let your loved one know just how special they are to you!
What else do you have planned for Mother's Day?
Labels: Birds in Paradise, e-Cards, eCards, Grandma, Grandmother, Great-Grandma, Great-Grandmother, Mom, Mother and Child, Mother's Day, Oil Paintings, painting, Residents, Spring Blossoms, Staff