Nature’s dishes left*
behind for curious minds
to stumble upon
Imaginations
left to soar and wonder at
what party they missed
* do you see them?
** my stomach virus suffering children informed me those are fairies throw-up bowls
*** 2 hours of sleep due to sick children means crazy random haikus from me, to you
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I live in the world of sleep measured more by minutes than hours. Not for the noble reasons that keep you and other moms from being able to close your eyes – dutifully and with tender love, caring for fairies and their throw up bowls.
It’s just something my brain does – that for more than a decade the long line of doctors haven’t been able to figure out.
But sometimes the body that prevents sleep allows for serendipity – like being the first to see this treasure that you have posted. I know it was borne of worry for your fairies, and empathy, and a heart that lies helpless when your babies are hurting – but this
is inspired art
in black and white
and poetry and prose.
It’s beautiful Rachel.
God Bless and keep you and all of yours.
“Fairy throw up bowls” … well that cracked me up. That sounds like something my youngest would come up with. We have a throw up bowl in use right now, too. The air is moist with germs and I fear for my own health. I hope you can get some rest. Take care. ~Leslie
Fairy throw-up bowls…kids are so charming 😉
Hope all gets better at your house soon!
They are not!!! My kids leave them out for the fairies and the fairies coat them in glitter and use them in their houses. It’s magical and fantastic! I simply caanot imagine a fairy using one to throw up. :/
🙂
I love that!
Normally, my kids are all about them being Fairy Cups and Dishes — however, since they’ve spent the past 4 days with a “throw up bowl” next to them (thanks, stomach flu) they were a bit cynical 😉
Great picture and great imagination for you little ones. I will never look a an acorn cap the same way again! Hope all gets well soon!
My mom always said they were fairy hats. Wonderful shot! I loved the angle you got on the photo.
Beautiful haiku, beautiful photo, beautiful comment from Craig. Hope you nod off to the land of magic and fairies soon…for a good eight hours at least.
Nice haiku. I prefer to refer to them as fairy hats but throw up bowls is appropriate right now. Hope everyone is feeling better.
Haha! Gotta love kids! 🙂
Poor sick little critters. Hopefully y’all won’t need any more throw-up bowls for a while.
(But I love the pic and the haiku!)
I know exactly how you feel! I get so “punchy” when everyone’s sick and I’m running on fumes.
sweeeet. except for the vomiting part.
feel better 🙂