Welcome to Words from Willow Pond

Willow Pond is the home of Deb and husband, Ian, their three adult children, Jossy, Kimmy & Dylan, Joss' husband, Chris, two lippizzaners, Dutchy & Obie, an Old English Sheepdog called Mitzi, the cutest Cavoodle ever, called Oscar, two orphaned Ringtail Possums, named Tamigotchi and Saori, two brush tail orphans, named Penny and Sheldon and other resident ringtail and brush tail possums and many geckos and frogs. Otis our rainbow lorikeet, whom we looked after for over 11 years, finally flew the coop and is enjoying the freedom of the skies.

Deb and her family have lived at Willow Pond for the past fourteen years.

Deb & Ian can sometimes be found down by the willow tree on a hot afternoon sharing a cold beer after spending the day gardening and mowing lawns.

Deb & Ian planted a young Willow tree about ten years ago down near their pond in the back paddock, and it has grown into a very fine specimen. They have since planted four more Willow saplings, which are growing well. The Willows inspired Deb to name the property Willow Pond. It is their hope that native wildlife will find shelter and a haven here like the characters from the children's classic, Wind in the Willows.

Deb enjoys creating ideas and writing here at Willow Pond. She intends to dedicate this blog to the adventures at Willow Pond with her family.

If you have found us by accident, or intentionally, then - Welcome and thank you for dropping by. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Life Lessons - Time

They say time waits for no one
For this I'm sure is true
I'm always running down the street
Chasing after you

They say time speeds the older you get
For this I know is true
I try my best to reel it in
I use my strongest lure

But time heeds not; it's mission bent
No one can tame this beast
I'd like to learn the secret
To slow it down, at least

They say tomorrow always comes
Thank God, for that, I know
Because another day has ended
And my list to do just grows

But, for some, tomorrow won't come
Time for them will cease
Does it matter in the scheme of things
If their goals, they did not reach?

They say we must live each day like our last
Prioritise the best
Spend the time with loved ones most
Forget about the rest

Live your life and live your dreams
Hope for a better tomorrow
Energise the positive
Don't dwell on all the sorrow

They say life's not a dress rehearsal
What shall we do today?
We only get one chance at this
Will we fritter it away?

Time, you teach us lessons
On the things that we should do
You are a strict taskmaster
That sometimes makes us blue

But other times, you send us joy
Time for blessings and wealth
You offer us times and seasons
Throughout our life and health.

They say time waits for no one
For this I know is true
But it's teaching me some lessons
That, I'm sure you're learning too

by Debbie Smith
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