We look so
normal
striving
to repress
comply
fit
to hide
the things
that make
us
most
beautiful
that give
us
meaning
but
underneath
where no
one else
can see
we
run
riot
Over in the Imaginary Garden with Real Toads Margaret has provided some beautiful paintings by Toril Fisher for us to write about. I've chosen one with vibrant, lovely carrots, but you should check out the imaginary garden and see all the other paintings and poems too!
Excellent poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you Shimmer!
ReplyDeleteGosh I really like this colorful image! It's delightful and inspiring. Your poem is perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen. The paintings are so colorful - just what we need after such a long, white and grey winter!
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that make
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most
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that give
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This!! Yes...so sadly true...so many do hide these gems. Thank you for the reminder not to! :)
You're welcome Hannah. :o)
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ReplyDeleteOh, I thought they looked like they were hugging and having a party down there! lol
DeleteThey sure have fun where no one can see
ReplyDeleteI know - it's just such a happy painting!
DeleteAh! This is a most amazing interpretation of the lovely carrots.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kerry.
DeleteThis just perfectly sums up this image, Mary--I love it. (And your comment at my place cracked me up.) There is so much under the surface that never shows till it is harvest time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Hedge. And I'm glad you appreciate my humor. :o)
DeleteOh yes.. love the image of those treasures underneath.. somehow it turns into something so much deeper like the sweetness embedded in the heart.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bjorn! Hidden treasures...
DeleteOh, I like how you saw this painting! Run riot!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer!
DeleteThis makes me happy - both the picture and your charming poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you Debi!
DeleteWOnderful. I see them secretly running riot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan!
DeleteI adore this!
ReplyDeleteThanks MZ :o)
DeleteWe run riot!
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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Aloha Cloudia, thanks for stopping by!
DeleteYes, underneath it all we run riot...Fantastic piece!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie. And I loved yours too!
Deletereally inspiring words!! beautiful!!
ReplyDeletelove the art image too.
i try to let that riot out a little at a time... :)
your words reminded me of a quote i like :“The things that make me different are the things that make me.” ~A.A. Milne
Thanks Laura. Yes, showing a little quiet riot now and again keeps things interesting. And I adore Pooh, thanks for sharing that quote.
DeleteThis is glorious...joyful....beautiful....a personal anthem. I love it....right down to the roots :-)
ReplyDeleteAwww - thank you C.C.!
DeleteBrilliant - it made me smile and tingle with joy.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
Thanks Anna; I'm happy when you're happy!
DeleteYou had me at the title!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shay. I kinda like it too. :o)
DeleteAnd look how fabulous they are under the surface.
ReplyDeleteAren't we all, Mary? ;-)
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