I feel like I’m getting weirder in the Time of Corona. You? It’s a time for stranger things.
Yesterday my dog wouldn’t walk with me. She has grown accustomed to walking with my husband and me together, and she didn’t want him to stay behind. Really she HATED the idea of him staying at home. She and I made it about two houses down the road – unhappy the whole way – and then she dug in, looking back.
Well okay, Pepper. I’ll take you back and take my iphone on a walk instead.
This is what I saw…
The Walk of the Fire Hydrants
On the walk my dog wouldn’t go on, I saw fire hydrants in varying postures and positions with various attitudes and dispositions.
One stood straight beside a leaning tree,
one stood straight behind bars.
One stayed close to the news
while another trusted her own eyes, watching the world.
One found solace in a clinging vine,
one near a sheltering tree,
one embraced long experience,
another fortitude.
One really missed his friends while the other, so close, stood
alone, content.
One yelled,
while another whispered, and was also heard.
None wept – none, on my walk – but all had tears inside.
There are a lot of ways to be a fire hydrant in the world, to be ready to fight the fire.
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May 13, 2020 at 6:55 am
Robust. Profound.
May 13, 2020 at 7:14 am
(As is your encouragement, dear friend) xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 6:58 am
You are fun. Embracing the weirdness and stranger things too xx
May 13, 2020 at 7:15 am
YAY!! Why not?! Sending love. You are fun too. Xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 7:42 am
Take care, neighbor! There is very little I am certain of these days, but I do believe that is poison ivy. Better take me with you on your next walk; I’ll meet you at the fire hydrant near my mailbox. xo
May 13, 2020 at 7:43 am
OMG. YES next walk is with you, dear MJ!! Xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 7:47 am
my FAVORITE post, ever!!! the poet in you.
May 13, 2020 at 8:16 am
Oh Louise – thank you!! Xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 7:54 am
You are a wonderful poet! I love the way you observe the world ❤️.
May 13, 2020 at 8:17 am
Do you recognize the whispering one? And thank you so much, dear Nancy ~ xoxo
May 14, 2020 at 9:11 am
Yes! I think the moss is an artistic touch!
May 13, 2020 at 8:07 am
This was a great way to start my day. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
May 13, 2020 at 8:18 am
You all are making me feel good!! Like maybe I’m not too crazy. I really appreciate you being in touch, Eleanor!! Xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 8:14 am
Lolllol!!
May 13, 2020 at 8:21 am
Brave.
May 13, 2020 at 8:24 am
Xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 8:27 am
Nice photo journal
May 13, 2020 at 8:30 am
Thank you Brent! Miss you & Shelby. I hope you’re spending a lot of time in your studio!! Xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 9:41 am
Great images, all living and non-living have a purpose.
May 13, 2020 at 11:06 am
Thank you Mike – and yes – xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 9:43 am
Like Pippin, Pepper has a stubborn gene located somewhere on the double helix.
May 13, 2020 at 11:06 am
haha! Maybe I do too? xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 10:17 am
Brilliant! You have a creative way of looking at mundane items.
May 13, 2020 at 11:07 am
I love it when you say Brilliant, Heather!! And thank you ~ xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 10:58 am
You are Not Crazy!!
May 13, 2020 at 11:07 am
haha I think I am dear Vicki!! But thank you for the vote of confidence ~ xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 11:32 am
Really enjoyed this! Thank you….
May 13, 2020 at 11:37 am
So glad!! Xoxo!!
May 13, 2020 at 1:25 pm
So very clever. Loved this!
May 13, 2020 at 1:28 pm
xoxo
May 13, 2020 at 8:02 pm
i am signing up for a walk too. Maybe we can get Pepper, Bentley and yes, little Watson out for a walk. Watson is 10 pounds and ready to take on ANYONE! xoxo
May 14, 2020 at 6:49 am
I’m in!! Xoxo
May 14, 2020 at 5:47 am
Only you, Jennifer
May 14, 2020 at 6:49 am
Xoxo♥️
May 14, 2020 at 8:45 am
Creativity is based on a different perspective. Glad you are exercising your talent for words and inspiration.
May 14, 2020 at 8:49 am
xoxo
May 15, 2020 at 3:46 pm
This would make a lovely children’s book! ❤️
May 15, 2020 at 3:49 pm
Thank you Stephanie!! ♥️Xoxo
May 16, 2020 at 1:58 pm
So creative, clever, insightful! Love this— and you!
May 16, 2020 at 2:09 pm
My dearest Karlen ~ love you too. I had a really terrifying dream about a fire hydrant last night. What does that mean? Let’s talk soon. xoxo