Keep dancing and follow your dreams! ~ Bette A. Stevens, Maine author/illustrator http://www.4writersandreaders.com
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Comments on: "We dance for…" (21)
Who knew! Einstein a poet . . . will wonders never cease? Thanks for sharing.
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Just had to share this one. Wonders never cease! 🙂
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Everything about this post is beautiful! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
Tina
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Thanks, Tina! 🙂
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I never heard it before, but I love it. What a great poem … it is a poem, isn’t it? Beautiful.
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Albert Einstein–genius, renowned scientist and a poet too… What a delightful surprise. The poem is lovely and I’m so glad we’ve had a chance to find it thanks to Natalie Scarberry. Thanks for stopping by to share in the joy of discovery! 🙂 Hugs, Marilyn. ❤
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I can’t believe that’ credited to Albert Einstein! Wow. He was a poet too. Beautiful.
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Creativity plus! 🙂
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Thanks for the reblog, Bette! 🙂 ❤
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A pleasure and a delight, Natalie! 🙂 ❤
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Amazing! I can’t believe Einstein said that–such poetry for a man of science.
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Indeed, Micki. I was amazed too! 🙂
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Love it, Bette. It’s gorgeous. I hadn’t heard that one from Einstein before, but knowing he said it, makes it all the more special. The artwork made from pages of books is delightful. Thank you for sharing.
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Just had to share Natalie’s lovely post. A poem from Albert Einstein certainly added sunshine to my day! So glad you enjoyed it too! Hugs… ❤
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I’ll keep dancing, Bette 👍
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Me too, Tracy! 🙂 ❤
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This is fabulous, Bette. Thanks for sharing. I think I’ll put it on my wall!
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Simply had to share and printed out a copy for my bulletin board… Glad you stopped by to enjoy it too. Feeling like dancing! 🙂 ❤
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Love this!
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Thanks, J.R. Have a fabulous day! 🙂
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And you too 🙂
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