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Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Dona Nobis Pacem


Today, many bloggers I know are posting a globe with their signature on it to show their hope for a world full of peace. This dream and inspiration came from Mimi Writes. (www.mimiwrites.blogspot.com) She will likely have all the links of everyone who did this for you to visit so you can read poetry or stories to go with today's Dona Nobis Pacem.

I would have loved to post the globe with my signature but the technology was beyond me. However, I am with them in spirit and shall certainly sing the song, as I learned it at Pioneer Girls Summer Camp 45 years ago.

Well, not exactly. It was a canon so I'd really need two other voices to "chase" mine. Dona, as we simply called it, is one of my favourite songs from my youth. With the entire camp of 200 kids and counselors gathered in their cabin groups, huddling under blankets together, it really gave you the feeling of peace as we quietly sang this simple, yet beautiful song by the campfire overlooking the small lake. I would quiver every time. You were entranced. Everyone would be reluctant to speak or move for several minutes after the song ended. No one wanted to risk breaking this magic spell. Amazingly, in our seemingly insignificant microcosm, it epitomized and encapsulated the whole idea that the few words meant: Grant Us Peace.

This was our small summer world, granting peace to everyone beyond it.




Mother of Invention, remembering the idyllic hopeful moments from my time capsule.

33 Comments:

Blogger Diana said...

I know that cannon well. I'll sing with you.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Blogger Annelisa said...

Oh, do I love those moments, or what! That moment of silence afterwards tells it all... Lovely story!

(By the way, I have an idea... check your email?)

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Blogger madd said...

what a lovely post to share in our world wide peace quest..thanks for joining with us all...peace..m

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Blogger Mother of Invention said...

Diana: Thanks...I'd love to sing it in a church with really good acoustics some day.

Annelisa: That's what sometimes moves me to tears!
Thanks for trying to help me! (I'm a poor student in a technology class!)

Madd: Thanks. It was a neat thing to do for sure.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You have the spirit. Peace!

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Blogger CountryDew said...

Great post. Peace is the way!

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Blogger Barbara said...

These 3 small words seem to forever elude mankind. Unfortunately it takes more than God or any other single being to impose peace on this war-torn world. It's a fine sentiment, however, and I too love the song.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Blogger meno said...

I loved singing around the campfire. Thanks for the memories.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Blogger B.R.L said...

Well done and I wish for you peace. I also did not know ha=ow to put my name on the globe.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Blogger Mother of Invention said...

Budweiser, Country Dew: It was a great theme and I was glad to be a part of it. Passing the peace back to you.

Barbara: It is an ideal of course but at many times seems out of reach. I knew you'd know the song!

Meno: You sound like a campy sort of girl!

Betty: Thanks...I'm glad I wasn't the only one! Peace be with you too.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Blogger Coffee-Drinking Woman said...

I'll sing, too.

What a beautiful idea.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

 
Blogger brooksba said...

Beautiful. I don't remember the song, but I remember being at camp and singing some powerful song that no one wanted to talk after. It was like a magic spell. This is a great idea.

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

 
Blogger Mother of Invention said...

Brooksba: Glad you had that same incredible experience! I hope you come across this song some day!

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

 
Blogger Mother of Invention said...

Teri: Yes, it is. Thanks for your harmony!

Thursday, November 09, 2006

 
Blogger Kilroy_60 said...

May we all have more memories of peace and joy developing as the days and years roll forward.

Friday, November 10, 2006

 
Blogger Mother of Invention said...

Kilroy: Perfect for today, Remebrance Day.

Saturday, November 11, 2006

 
Blogger Annelisa said...

Do you know, it occurred to me afterwards that there was a way round the Peace Globe thing that would've been simple - I could have signed in your account and uploaded the piccie! (but you'd have had to trust me, and change your password afterwards :-))

How do you manage to download the pictures you have here, in your other posts?

Saturday, November 18, 2006

 
Blogger Mother of Invention said...

I did Google Images, chose one,chose save as, and named it, then it was put in "My Pictures" from which you browse when you select blogger upload icon.

Imagine me, explaining something techy to anyone! LOL!

Saturday, November 18, 2006

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Went on a Peace Globe hunt today. This is awesome and I'd forgotten what a wonderful spirit of peace you have. Love it! Thanks for participating and spreading the word. We'll do another one soon.
Mimi Lenox

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