Oh my little one, smile and play,
such simplicity and purity of heart.
Would that I could splash you,
bring soft waters of joy
this day and forevermore.
Hosting dVerse for Tuesday Poetics — a virtual pub for those who enjoy working with words and creating poetry. Today, I’m asking folks to find a sculpture that inspires them — and then to write in the voice of that sculpture — become either the artist who created the piece, or the subject of the sculpture. Don’t tell us about the sculpture, rather take on its voice. Come on over and see what others do — or how about joining us and lending your voice too? Photo from Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, Akron, Ohio.
lillian the home poet 
Oh this breaks the heart. The happy child, the somber words. Just beautiful.
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Smiling I am. Thank you my friend!
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So lovely. I needed this gorgeous slice of innocence today, Lill. Thank you! And love the prompt. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Glad you like the prompt. Meandering over to read again. Yes — after my first dark one, felt the need to do something lighter!
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What a wonderful sweet little picture.. the sculpture is adorable.
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After the darkness in my first one, decided a little honey at the bar would be good too! 🙂 Maybe a Shirley Temple? Do you know the drink?
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Since I don’t drink alcohol, I’ll take a Shirley Temple, Lillian! 🙂
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🙂
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what a fascinating prompt, Lillian
and as always – you’ve met the challenge with harmonious language and fluid turn of phrase
this is lovely
it is especially touching for me as my first born prepares for college life
am:)
listening to Il Divo right now – these boys are reducing me to tears – their Caruso lament…
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It’s been interesting to see the art work folks have chosen and then the voice given to the sculpture or the artist.
Glad you enjoyed this one — I think there may be an Ode to a Daugther in your future?
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your writing is like music, Lillian
the harmonious timing, the liquid words
all so lovely
am:)
can’t believe the little girl is going off soon, just when I was starting to really like her;)
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Smiling I am……..remind me to tell you of a book I was given when my daughter left the house — deals with communicating with our daughters.
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I will remind you in August, when I ball like an infant for a month
am:)
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Yes, a much more light-hearted subject this one, Lillian. Delightful.
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Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
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Very inspiring to read Lillian. Love the sculpture and joy of your verses ~
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I rememer just standing and smiling and smiling when I saw this sculpture! 🙂
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This is absolute delight.
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Smiling I am! Glad you enjoyed!
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Your words sparkle like the water in that amazing fountain, Lillian!
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Sparkle words……smiling I am! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed.
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aw…every word melts with love…an absolute delight 🙂
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So glad you enjoyed, Sumana! Nice to see you while I’m sipping my morning cup!
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Blythe spirits come to life with your words 😉
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LOVE those words: “blythe spirits”.
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Lovely. You capture something beautiful about motherhood here. Thank you for sharing.
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Seeing this sculpture I was enamored…stood for a long time just gazing, listening to the water fall….thinking of this lovely scene of unconditional love.
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It’s a sweet sweet sculpture — I was just enamored with it when I saw it…and add to it the water sounds. Yes — unconditional love and the simple joy of the babe.
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beyond charming – if only childish joy could bubble up for always. One of my favourite prompts of late – thank you
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Sipping my second cup — oh you’ve started my date out with a smile! So very glad you enjoyed the prompt!
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Something about
the Temple of God
in all oF wE and them
and uS and the rest oF
Nature that IS A bleSsinG..
a Statue Form..
Real bEyond
hUman
cultural
clothes..
such simplicity
iN NaturE reaL..
Mother of
wE child
oF one..
Father tHree
iN uS One..
nakeD
FReED..:)
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So very glad you enjoyed, Katie.
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Yes.. sMiLes
AGain..:)
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