We grow wild, running in the sun. Cast your shadow and keep company with the shine of the day.
I think I need a carefree, fun kind of day. Didn't you ever just want to run up to a stranger on the street and say "YOU'RE IT!!" and then run away?
Raise your hand and confess! You know you wanted to!
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And, of course, we must have a flower, always...to color my world. I dedicate this picture to #SundayPurple for the #ColorChallenge by @Kalemandra. Nobody colors like she does.
Today I woke to the sound of rain beating against the windows. Dashing my plans, I looked for other things I wanted to do, but, decided it was a day to clean out closets instead. Oh, the need to be clean overrode the fun in me. But, there will always be another day, another day. So, while I am cleaning closets (and no, Ace, you may not see them) I will bring you a few words and verse.
Behind those beautiful flowers, after the day is done, the air – it fills with quiet, my heart beat clearly slow. Oh, the beauty behind the flowers, it’s not in what you see. It’s those thousand tears that have fallen, the light beyond what's seen.
Cleaning the closet, I came across a treasure found in my purse: A paid lunch receipt from an unknown person. The random act rekindled in my heart, more than a year later. Wherever you are, you kind and thoughtful somebody, I think often of the acts of kindness bestowed upon me.
A whisper left upon my lips. The shadow of night caressing my soul. The stillness in my heart, as the sweetest of dreams gently kiss me goodnight.
Oh, your loveliness carries soft delicate feelings - like a warm whisper passing swiftly by.
And just like that, these musings are done. I want to thank @ace108 and @c0ff33a for hosting these challenges and just so you know, while it may still raining, I can guarantee that there is still a little sunshine left in my heart. Have a most fabulous day!
Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people. Let's hold hands around the globe and make this earth really spin. Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.
I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.
they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?
i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.
later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
warsan shire
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Ah yes it is a shame when the rain comes and steals away the fun! Wow no one can put in more passion in just a few words! You sure know how to use bot the pen and the camera. Always outdoing yourself, and we are always amazed! You know how I love to read your prose, and your flowers are always OMG so beautiful! Outstanding, Sunshine!
Isn't it? Darn that rain anyway!! I was all set to go to a Viking Festival and it was not only raining, but it also poured buckets, all day long.
I am so happy I could feed you a little prose and musing of sorts, the flowers just speak to me in their own way, I believe. I feel them begging me to write about them... Oh, my! I am starting to sound @ddschteinn- ish! aren't I?
Well, I could do worse, right. I would be honored to sound anything like him! LOL
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Oh well if it is like our Renaissance Festival it takes place rain or shine. I have to believe it is not nearly as fun though. I like to get some photos and its a bother when your lens always gets drops on it!
Hey you! Sounds like you need a lens hood. It blocks the sun and definitely helps in the rain.
I don't usually mind the rain. I was out in San Juan not long ago in one of those torrential downpours, but, not much you can do about that except duck into someplace to keep dry for a moment. But, I am not going to pay good money to watch some drenched Viking trying to pretend he is having fun. LOL
There will be other festivals. But, yes! It was a disappointment!
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Sounds like a great way to end the weekend.
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As always such gorgeous and lovely photos, but let me answer your question
I can honestly say know I do not think I have ever wanted to do that, it just never crossed my mind, but I can see me walking around the city tomorrow and so wanting to do it now
I am literally chuckling away at the thought of doing it, boy I am evil
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Hehe! Actually, I can imagine that most people would probably think... Oh, that crazy Aussie! (because of course, they won't realize you are from NZ!) I say go with it! You can even save face because they will tear Australia down not New Zealand!
I have actually done it, but, you can see in a person demeanor or face whether they are an open game or not. Mostly done at festivals. They are totally safe.
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I almost cringed when you said Australian but then saw where you were going with it I like the way you think 😂
I have no doubt I will do it sometime
Have a great day
Hehe... Oh, I hope someone shoots that. I would die laughing! Hehehe... Okay, now you have me going already this morning!
You have a great day!
Keep your hands to yourself! :)
MY Hands a behaving today so far, but I wont say whether behaving well or behaving badly,
Hmmm Who could i get to video me doing that, that would be such a riot :)
OR maybe I should video and have someone younger and faster do the tagging and running :)
Haha! Oh, it would be more fun to see you. They expect it from someone younger.
I am sure you would take them by surprise!
Ohh yes thats a point, I asked one of my colleagues if he would film it if i did it, but he didn’t seem to see the funny side to it, how boring
Oh, you got to be kidding!!! Ask one of the younger people there. Especially if you don't know them.
Then they can think you are nuts. :)
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I just curious where's the dancing happening.
Oh, the dancing was a street fair! But that was not this week. They were dancing down the street. :)