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Four Ever Loved . THESE ARE MY MOST PRECIOUS POSESSIONS

“REAL ISN'T HOW YOU ARE MADE,' SAID THE SKIN HORSE. 'IT'S A THING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU. WHEN A CHILD LOVES YOU FOR A LONG, LONG TIME, NOT JUST TO PLAY WITH, BUT REALLY LOVES YOU, THEN YOU BECOME REAL.'

'DOES IT HURT?' ASKED THE RABBIT.

'SOMETIMES,' SAID THE SKIN HORSE, FOR HE WAS ALWAYS TRUTHFUL. 'WHEN YOU ARE REAL YOU DON'T MIND BEING HURT.'

'DOES IT HAPPEN ALL AT ONCE, LIKE BEING WOUND UP,' HE ASKED, 'OR BIT BY BIT?'

'IT DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL AT ONCE,' SAID THE SKIN HORSE. 'YOU BECOME. IT TAKES A LONG TIME. THAT'S WHY IT DOESN'T HAPPEN OFTEN TO PEOPLE WHO BREAK EASILY, OR HAVE SHARP EDGES, OR WHO HAVE TO BE CAREFULLY KEPT. GENERALLY, BY THE TIME YOU ARE REAL, MOST OF YOUR HAIR HAS BEEN LOVED OFF, AND YOUR EYES DROP OUT AND YOU GET LOOSE IN THE JOINTS AND VERY SHABBY. BUT THESE THINGS DON'T MATTER AT ALL, BECAUSE ONCE YOU ARE REAL YOU CAN'T BE UGLY, EXCEPT TO PEOPLE WHO DON'T UNDERSTAND.”



― MARGERY WILLIAMS BIANCO, THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
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113 comments

ROL/Photo said:

VERY BEAUTIFUL FABLE
FULL OF TRUTHS ..
THANK YOU FOR KINDNESS OF THE HEART..!
THANKS ALSO FOR THIS NICE PHOTO
A FIRST ... SINCE LONG LONG
MY HEART IS CONTENT
TO SEE YOUR ENTOUSIASM YOUR COURAGE
AND YOUR GREAT KINDNESS
4 years ago

Amelia said:

My children and I loved The Velveteen Rabbit, Pam, so thank you so much for reminding me about it. It's so good to see you posting again, and with such a beautifully presented photo of memories.
I hope your heartache is easing.
4 years ago

Xata said:

I WILL ADD TO ROLAND’S COMMENT:
AND YOUR GREAT CAPACITY OF LOVE AND GENEROSITY
KEEP WELL,
BEM HAJA
4 years ago

Maeluk said:

A WONDERFUL PHOTO AND SENTIMENT AND IT IS SO SO GOOD TO SEE YOU POST HERE AGAIN PAM. I HOPE YOU ARE AS WELL AS YOU CAN BE.
4 years ago ( translate )

Stormlizard said:

Beautiful photo and Fable..
4 years ago

Erika Akire said:

...WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAIRY TALE, FULL OF TRUTH.
NICE THAT YOU GIVE US IT WITH THE WONDERFUL PICTURE.
CONTINUE GOOD RECOVERY LOVE PAM...
4 years ago

@ngélique ❤️ said:

joli comte mon amie mais ne soyez pas triste ! vous avez beaucoup d'amour autour de vous ! gros bisous Pam et courage ♥
4 years ago ( translate )

Jean said:

MUCH LOVED COMPANIONS ON LIFE'S JOURNEY. I REMEMBER THE VELVETEEN RABBIT WELL. SEEING THIS POST FROM YOU HAS MADE A LOVELY START TO THE DAY. MY HOPES AND WISHES GO WITH YOU FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT ON THE 4TH AND FOR YOUR CONTINUED RECOVERY.
4 years ago

Sami Serola (inactiv… said:

You are back online at ipernity again! =)
4 years ago

Adriana Grecu said:

Patience, courage!! Bisous!!
4 years ago ( translate )

Eunice Perkins said:

Beautifully presented photo, Pam! I have never heard of the children's story , but it sounds lovely from your quote. Great to have you posting again! I hope it means that you are getting better.
4 years ago

neira-Dan said:

HI PAM
MAGNIFIQUE CREATION , ET LE SUJET EST SI EMOUVANT
4 years ago

Lucette said:

Trop mignon ************
4 years ago ( translate )

Nora Caracci said:

WHAT A LOVELY COMPOSITION, PRESENTATION, AND WORDS !!!!!!
4 years ago

Typo93 said:

Not young but always very wise and adorable!

We are thinking of you.
4 years ago