Wild Orchid by Cathy Ulrich
What is it like?
You ask.
This place where you live?
What is it like
where you come from?
I ask.
It is scary and sad.
Those who live there
are hurtful and mean.
Work is hard.
Life is hard.
It is like that here, too.
What is it like?
You ask.
This place where you live?
What is it like
where you come from?
I ask.
It is peaceful and calm.
Those who live there
are kind and serene
Work is easy.
Life is fun.
It is like that here, too.
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love the brushstrokes! 🙂 wishing you a happy Friday!
Hugs,
Elisa
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Thanks, Elisa. I did it on my iPad using an app called Zen Brush and a real brush that works on the iPad by Nomad Brush. BTW, I’m sort of in you neck of the woods this week – Boston! We’re here for my Stepson’s wedding. It’s raining and we’re going to the MFA today. Hugs, Cathy
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Really?? I will be in Boston on Sunday too! Awwww! It is raining here too, on the other side. So glad we are connecting even if a few hours (or minutes!) away! Hugs!
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Lovely poem, but a reminder: I live in New York City. We don’t do mellow here.
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I like the vibe in New York. Maybe it’s not mellow, but I love the creativity, the high energy and the great food.
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You’ve got the right take on this place.
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I enjoyed your artwork and poetic reminder of an essential truth, Cathy. Thank you for both.
Russ
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Thank you, Russ. I’m visiting Boston this week and used to live here and am reminded of how much I loved my time here. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Cathy
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So lovely, both the poem and the orchid. And welcome to the east coast, Cathy! The northeast has a nicer vibe today with you here.
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Thank you, Weebs! You’re very kind. I love the East Coast, used to live in Boston. It’s such a great city, as is New York. Being a foodie, one of the things I really enjoy about northeast cities is all the great restaurants. And the seafood. We get pretty good stuff in Colorado, but it’s never as good as the East Coast.
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love, love, love this, Cathy! Wow, your painting is as beautiful as your poetry. Very serene and calming. Makes me feel good and that’s always a good thing.
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Thank you, Brigitte. Did the painting on my iPad. If you have one, check out this app – Zen Brush.
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Thanks for transforming your nice trip into a lovely poem for us, Cathy ^^
Have a great time in Boston!!
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