Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Home

     Image from artbylindy.com
You are clever, practical;
straight walls and stout woodwork
blossom from your hands.
You set bright, shining tiles of desire
into a mosaic.

I see to the doors
and the shades.
Weaving words and light
with warm, cinnamon murmurs
I fashion the hearth.

Together we make our home.


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45 comments:

  1. Janine BolléeFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    I like the interplay of reality and imagination in this building project.

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  2. Other MaryFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Thanks very much Aprille!

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  3. EllaFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    I love how beautiful yours is! The cinnamon murmurs
    and blossom from your hands...WOW!

    <3 yours! :D

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  4. Other MaryFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Thank you Ella - I was hoping it wasn't too much schmaltz.

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  5. FireblossomFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Here, two (sets of) hands definitely are better than one. I like the cinnamon. Any realtor can tell you, it evokes home like no other scent.

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  6. Pat HattFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Fun contrast between the two, I'm more crazy at my zoo, but that you knew.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    This is lovely. It truly has a warm comfortable feel to it.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Your final line is like a big, bright bow atop a perfectly-wrapped package.

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  9. HelenFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    ...'warm cinnamon murmurs' ... I'm reminded of why I use cinnamon sticks in my hot buttered rum, my hot apple cider and when I'm feeling really frisky, in my brandied hot chocolate.

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  10. Maude LynnFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful! I love "cinnamon murmurs."

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  11. Susie ClevengerFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Fantasy and real life...what lovely bricks to build with.. :) I also love "cinnamon murmurs."

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    1. Other MaryFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      Yes, who can exist on mere reality? Thanks Susie.

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  12. LLM CallingFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    the yin and yang of every great relationship, so true

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  13. MargaretFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Cinnamon murmurs. Sigh. As a guest, I may never leave :). The painting is charming.

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    1. Other MaryFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:24 AM

      Come and visit any time! I'll put the coffee on. :o)

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  14. Yvonne OsborneFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Lovely description for how it all comes together. How we need each other, to each their talents.

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  15. HannahFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    This is gorgeous!! I love the cinnamon...yes, that ALWAYS says home and I love the weaving of words and light...very, very nice, ,Mary!!

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  16. Judy RoneyFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Beautiful. Warm and wonderful collaboration to build a home.

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  17. Kerry O'ConnorFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    How lovely to see the effect of both partners on their home.

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  18. ayalaFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Sounds like a perfect home :)Beautiful!

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  19. MarianFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    desire tiles? nice!

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  20. hedgewitchFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Like the smell of cinnamon rolls baking, Mary, you make this join home sound warm and delicious, an ongoing project, but with its own rewards built in.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    A wonderful division of responsibility, well expressed. L.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I meant to sign "k". Am on iPhone sorry. K.

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  23. Other MaryFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Now worries K. - thanks :o)

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  24. PeggyFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Sounds like a good team here! I like the happy illustration you put with your poem--fits together well. Thanks for visiting my blog as well.

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  25. Optimistic ExistentialistFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Sounds like a warm and inviting home :)

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  26. lucychiliFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    love the house and the story =)

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    It isn't the structure that is making it, obviously. Can mine be a SoHo loft (smile)?

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  28. Carrie Van HornFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Together is the best way....this is lovely Mary! :-)

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  29. Other MaryMarch 5, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Thanks all! I won't answer your comments here, but I think I've visited all of you. Cheers!

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