At Ella's Edge today, Ella shared a quote by Coco Chanel:
Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.
Ella asked us to write a poem inspired by this quote, and, as usual, the sky is not even a limit. I stay domestic and welcome you to my world, its skies and its window fashionings. Posted at Imaginary Gardens with Real Toads.
green
leaves commune with bent bamboo and birds
fresh air and traffic separate neighbor
trees
peace waits in line
however
absent the red blossoms, hummingbirds
hover and bless the way
together
now: turtle-potted begonia, porcelain-white
water bowl, big and little kitties,
inside and outside,
crisp leaves and neighbors’ toys
hold on to the heat as
temperatures fall
become mine what once was thine
when
royalty exits
little ones sit up
little ones sit up
but hold in the light
of seasonal holidays and circles of warmth
of what comes next--
never yesterday
This is a lovely view into your world, Susan. I adore the hummingbird, and these lines are perfectly phrased:
ReplyDeletehouse plants watch snow fall on evergreens
near the church they have never attended
but hold in the light
awwwww, love this. love those kitties!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so clever and I love how nature paints your view and you painted it for us! YOUR cat is gorgeous, as is your view! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful view and words from your window. "house plants watch snow fall on evergreens near the church they have never attended but hold in the light" I love these lines.
ReplyDeleteYou have made the 'changing of seasons' seem fashionable!!
ReplyDeleteLoved this little peek into your life and out your windows.
ReplyDeleteThis is simply brilliant and I LOVE the photos of your wonderful windows....you have inspired me. I have a bay window hung with prisms and lights.....but what I need are some green hanging plants to lend me their green thru the winter, and to enjoy the soft light. Yup! They're on the list!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is very beautiful Susan....I loved the humming bird photo very much....loved your world....
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I love the lines about the houseplants and the church. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the photos! What a beautiful view into your life-thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love this glimpse into your world via your window fashions, Susan. Beautiful!
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...church they never attended... loved that line. and "of what comes next, never yesterday". Nicely done!
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