Conversation – 18

I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face
Rex Harrison

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I’ve grown accustomed to her face
She almost makes the day begin
I’ve grown accustomed to the tune
That she whistles night and noon
Her smiles, her frowns
Her ups, her downs
Are second nature to me now
Like breathing out and breathing in
I was serenely independent and content before we met
Surely I could always be that way again
And yet
I’ve grown accustomed to her look
Accustomed to her voice
Accustomed to her face
“Marry Freddy.”
What an infantile idea. What a heartless, wicked, brainless thing to do
But she’ll regret it, she’ll regret it!
It’s doomed before they even take the vow
I can see her now, Mrs. Freddy Eynsford-Hill
In a wretched little flat above a store
I can see her now, not a penny in the till
And a bill collector beating at the door
She’ll try to teach the things I taught her
And end up selling flowers instead
Begging for her bread and water
While her husband has his breakfast in bed
In a year, or so, when she’s prematurely grey
And the blossom in her cheek has turned to chalk
She’ll come home, and lo, he’ll have upped and run away
With a social-climbing heiress from New York
Poor Eliza. How simply frightful!
How humiliating! How delightful!
How poignant it’ll be on that inevitable night
When she hammers on my door in tears and rags
Miserable and lonely, repentant and contrite
Will I take her in or hurl her to the walls?
Give her kindness or the treatment she deserves?
Will I take her back or throw the baggage out?
But I’m a most forgiving man
The sort who never could, ever would
Take a position and staunchly never budge
A most forgiving man
But, I shall never take her back
If she were even crawling on her knees
Let her promise to atone
Let her shiver, let her moan
I’ll slam the door and let the -cat freeze!
“Marry Freddy”-h a!
But I’m so used to hear her say
“Good morning” ev’ry day
Her joys, her woes
Her highs, her lows
Are second nature to me now
Like breathing out and breathing in
I’m very grateful she’s a woman
And so easy to forget
Rather like a habit one can always break
And yet, I’ve grown accustomed to the trace
Of something in the air
Accustomed to her face

Club Sheba ✨😎

@sheba2011

Hi in Oz, lovely day in the ‘burgh. Getting chilly again for the weekend, no wonder we are all sick. Did you see all that snow in Cali?😲 Just wondering if any of your relatives got it there.

Hockey team looked good last night, finally gave it their all.🏒 Catching some of Heidi right now. Yes, some lovely pieces.😊

Sending hugs back to you and Poppy.🤗💖 Prayers for Charlie.🙏💖

@Sheba

Hello Sheba, how are you doing today?

The day was sunny and warm. I had planted some potatoes and onions in the back a few weeks back. They are coming up quite well. Yesterday the large Bunny came by for a visit in the later afternoon.

I did some laundry today, cooked some veggies and salmom for hubby’sdinner.
I think for me a large piece of oxtail and half of a large Papaya 🤔
I didn’t bake anything today. I have been desiring a creamy dessert like a Cremé Caramel or a Créme Bruûlée but at the same time trying to cut down sugar 😄

Take care Sheba ❤️❤️❤️🌻🌻🌻

Centered Silliness

When we laugh, we give ourselves over to the immediacy of the present moment.

Many people might be surprised to think of laughter as a form of meditation. Yet not only is laughing meditation one of the simplest forms of meditation, but also it is a very powerful one. The physical act of laughing is one of the few actions involving the body, emotions, and the soul. When we laugh, we give ourselves over to the immediacy of the present moment. We also are able to momentarily transcend minor physical and mental stresses. Practiced in the morning, laughing meditation can lend a joyful quality to the entire day. Practiced in the evening, laughing meditation is a potent relaxant that has been known to inspire pleasant dreams. Laughter also can help open our eyes to previously unnoticed absurdities that can make life seem less serious.

There are three stages to mindful laughter. Each stage can last anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. The first stage involves stretching your body like a cat and breathing deeply. Your stretch should start at the hands and feet before you move through the rest of your body. Stretch out the muscles in your face by yawning and making silly faces. The second stage of the meditation is pure laughter. Imagine a humorous situation, remember funny jokes, or think about how odd it is to be laughing by yourself. When the giggles start to rise, let them. Let the laughter ripple through your belly and down into the soles of your feet. Let the laughter lead to physical movement. Roll on the floor, if you have to, and keep on laughing until you stop. The final stage of the meditation is one of silence. Sit with your eyes closed and focus on your breath.

Laughter brings with it a host of positive effects that operate on both the physical and mental levels. It is also fun, expressive, and a way to release tension. Learn to laugh in the present moment, and you’ll find that joy is always there. AMEN! ✨🌹

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten and welcome to March. Kitten be well and take care of
all your kitties. 😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. May this be a good day for you. 😘🌹😎

I am getting back to normal I have no idea what hit me for the last seven days.
Anyway it is gone down the road. ✨✨

Lady looks like your Hockey Team is oh a winning streak. Congrats on that. ✨😎

Glad you took your SIL out to Lunch it’s is great to get out. 😘

Oz has the Sun today and I will take it. Heidi Daus will be on later if you have time to
take a look. I love her laughter and the presentation. 😎💕

Blowing a gentle hug to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘

@taci,

Good morning in S. California and here is to a nice Wednesday. Taci February flew by and fast.

OZ will have some snow in a couple of days and maybe some rain. Tis The Season. 😎✨

Heidi Daus will be on today and tomorrow I can’t wait to watch her.

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

I hope you love your new bag by Samatha Brown. 😎

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎✨I am slowly coming out of the cold/virus I had.
Oz has some Sun and I am a happy camper. Hey don’t forget if you have time Heidi Daus
will be on HSN today. 😘🌹💕

I have added new items to the Heidi Daus Thread. ✨

Oodie I know you have a lot going on but how are things going today? I love the chair
I can almost see it in the MB. I don’t know how you do everything by yourself.

Please take care of you too.🌹How is your husband and I hope you have some answers
on his labs. Oodie good luck with everything.