I’m delighted to be hosting #BlogFlash2012 – 30 Days, 30 Prompts 30 Posts.
If you’d like to jump on board, it’s not too late!
Don’t forget to leave your “Day Seven – Sunset” post link in the comments below so I can stop by!
#BlogFlash2012: Day Seven – Sunset
I saw Fiddler on the Roof, with Zero Mostel, when I was a teenager. This song, ‘Sunrise, Sunset,’ stayed with me. When our daughter Natalie married, I chose it for my dance. So much of life is contained in these lyrics-and so many truths. Parents, we want desperately to spare our children pain and sorrow, yet it’s only through suffering that we experience joy. In sparing their pain, we’d take the richness from their lives. It’s only now, in the sunset of my own life, that I fully understand that bittersweet truth.
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Sunrise, Sunset: Fiddler on the Roof
Is this the little girl I carried?
Is this the little boy at play?
I don’t remember growing older.
When did they?
When did she get to be a beauty?
When did he grow to be this tall?
Wasn’t it yesterday when they were small?
Sunrise, sunset.
Sunrise, sunset.
Swiftly flow the days.
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers,
Blossoming even as we gaze.
Sunrise, sunset.
Sunrise, sunset.
Swiftly fly the years.
One season following another,
Laden with happiness and tears.
What words of wisdom can I give them?
How can I help to ease their way?
Now, they must learn from one another,
Day by day.
They look so natural together,
Just like two newlyweds should be.
Is there a canopy in store for me?
Sunrise, sunset.
Sunrise, sunset.
Swiftly flow the days.
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers,
Blossoming even as we gaze.
Sunrise, sunset.
Sunrise, sunset.
Swiftly fly the years.
One season following another,
Laden with happiness and tears
Great post Terri.
I have memories of Fiddler on the Roof from my childhood. My mother and late grandmother loved the film.
Thank you so much, David!
I always loved Fiddler on the Roof, especially as a child and I danced to Sunrise, Sunset with my father at my own wedding!
Here's my sunset piece dedicated to my grandparents George and Josephine. http://ajaroffireflies.blogspot.com/2012/08/sunse…
How lovely, Stacy! I'm doubly pleased I chose this video now!
I also remember Fiddler On The Roof from my early childhood – it was one of my Mum's favourites. Although I hadn't forgotten the song, I'd forgotton most of the words and it fits your post beautifully, Terri. I love your take on the prompt, it's fabulous!
Here is my effort, complete with images which so many of you seem to like! http://wp.me/p1UhOl-7p I hope you enjoy it.
Carlie
Thank you, Carlie – I did really enjoy doing this one! Thank you for the link!
Day 7! Here's my entry:
http://jdwenzel.com/home-blogflash-day-7-sunset/
Thank you so much, J.D!
Love these lines:
"One season following another,
Laden with happiness and tears"
Love the song, Terri :)
Day 7 post:
http://www.jblearnstowrite.com/blog-flash-day-7-s…
Thanks, JB – and thank you for the link!
That's a beautiful song!
sunsets
I agree, Sania – it's a song I love to listen to. Thank you for your link!
Perfect prompt use Terri, and a beautiful song.
Here's mine: http://donnalsadd.wordpress.com/2012/08/07/day-7-…
Hope everyone enjoys a beautiful sunset this evening! :0)
Thank you so much, Donna! Your post today was very inspiring!
I love this film and remember it well from my childhood although as a child I thought it too long and boring even though I loved musicals. I now own it on DVD and appreciate more. Your Sunset piece is beautiful however, you do not look old enough to be in the sunset of your life; maybe in experience but definitely not age :-)).
Here's my offering on Sunset
http://40somethingundomesticateddevil.blogspot.co…
xxx
Thank you so much, Lizzie – you're too kind! Thank you for the link!
I've never seen Fiddler on the Roof. But I think the song is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.
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I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Elaine! Thank you for the link!
How right you are about our children. I am trying to let my go. He starts college in a 14 days. He will be 300 miles from me. I do not know who is more scare him or me.
http://bunnysreview.com/2012/08/blog-flash-2012-7…
You must be so proud of him, Suzie! Love knows no distance – he will always be with you, no matter where he is. Thank you for the link!
oooh, I haven't thought about that song in a long time but it is a great one. It is amazing how fast we move through life.
That's certainly true, Angela. The days seem to go too quickly sometimes. Thank you for the link!
What a wonderful trip through memory lane you have provided me! One of my mothers favorite memories was seeing Topol live in the stage production of Fiddler on the Roof decades ago and this remains her favorite film of all time.
Here is my contribition for Day Seven:
http://www.melinagillies.com/2/post/2012/08/blogf…
How wonderful, Melina! I'm sure that was an amazing experience. Thank you for the link – it was a lovely post!
Oh, this song brings me to tears every time I hear it! So fitting for today's prompt!! :)
My link of the day is here: http://www.sweetbananaink.com/2012/08/07/blog-fla…
Thank you so much, Ruth! It certainly brings a lump to my throat!
Beautiful post today, Terri
Here is my day 7: http://christinakrieger.com/2012/08/07/blogflash-…
Thank you, Christina! I really appreciate that.
I've never seem Fiddler On The Roof, but I love your post. It's so true and I'm struggling with this as my son is 20 and my daughter will 18 soon. I'm having to let go and let them make their own choices. It's not easy. http://candylittle.wordpress.com/2012/08/07/day-7…
I completely understand, Candy! All we want is to protect them – and I'm sure they'll be just the same with their own children!
http://eightysixthepoet.blogspot.com/2012/08/blog…
My favorite time of day.
Thank you, Eighty Six!
I love this play, love this song. My parents and I listened to the soundtrack constantly and watched the different productions as well as the movie all the time. It was one of the first VHS we purchased after giving in and buying a VHS purchase!
I was so excited as a teenager to be involved in an outdoor summer production of it. It was SO much fun, to sing this song meant the world to me. Makes me tear up just thinking of all the family memories we have with it.
OK way behind again but it is still Day 7 and it is still morning here. So here it is, my sunset post.
I'm sure you had an amazing time with that, Kriss! I'm so pleased this brought back some happy memories!
My mum loved this film! :)
Today's double post: http://wordyliving.wordpress.com/2012/08/07/day-7… with the script excerpt, and http://word2live.wordpress.com/2012/08/07/day-7-s… with some thoughts on change and the sunset.
Thank you so much for the links, Andrea!
Day Seven…
http://thelastkrystallos.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/b…
Thank you for the link, Lisa!
That's beautiful. The only song I remember from Fiddler on the Roof is Matchmaker, Matchmaker. :-)
Here's my post for today: http://www.livinglearninglovinglife.com/2012/08/b…
Thank you, Amanda! Your photograph for this prompt is stunning!
Day 7: http://stevenpaul-ashviper.blogspot.com/2012/08/b…
Thank you, Steven!
Lovely song!!!!
My day seven: http://lilliemcferrin.com/blog-flash-2012-day-sev…
I agree, Lillie! Thank you for the link!
Terri, as a new parent, it is always interesting to read the thoughts of those who have gone before. I agree I hate to see my little girl fall down but that is how she will learn – and pick herself back up. I just wish it didn't hurt my heart so much.
Thanks!
Here is my Day 7 post! I think I am all caught up.
http://onemoreleaf.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much, Rakel!
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first time hearing this song it is lovely, there is so much to lyrics depending on your perspectives.
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I've never seen it, but that song is beautiful. :)
Here's my (still late…) post for Day 7.
http://lovethebadguy.wordpress.com/2012/08/10/day…
Thank you so much! Don't worry about being 'late' – it's more important to me that people take part when they can. This is a no pressure zone!
That's very true, sjp! Thank you for the link!
Thank you so much for the link, Joy! I'm so pleased to hear you're enjoying #BlogFlash2012!
That is the perfect song and post, Terri. I couldn't love it any more if I wished!
Here's mine http://dreaming-of-stories.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08…