Sticks

My dog showed me

sticks

Her name is Bella and

she showed three sticks to me

on our walk

sticking 

out of the creek water where

she stood slurpingupdrink

Bella is faun colored and 

Bull Mastiff'd

wide mouthed frog

one hundred twenty five pounds full

 ..

she showed me

one long, finger thick stick with tails ...and another

eighteen inches ...ends shredded and

one for my mind

One

For

My

Mind

its the process you see

we took them home one day and

i made a bird

she showed me sticks

i made a bird

it's flying now behind my eye

every time we walk along the creek. 

The process .....

Do you see?

her sticks?

:)

08/28/2017

E.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Eilis]

The poem, the way you’ve written it, feels almost like a spell. It is a kind of magic to find something that could easily go unnoticed and bring it to life. And the way you’ve done it here- taking the three sticks and giving them the flight of the bird- feels kind of otherworldly.

I enjoy the repetition and simplicity of your wording. The syntax adds a somewhat haunting or dream-like note. The call of the creek and the ready ears of the dog becoming attuned to one another.

Animals (and nature at large) have many lessons available if we are open to hearing them. I love the way this poem shows that and also shows the state of being open to imagination and wonder. Wonder is something we never outgrow.

This is lovely work, E. I couldn’t help but see what Margie said about Bella having passed. I’m so sorry to read that. Her memory lives on in great works like this.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you so much for your empathy Eillis .. Bella seems not to have departed just yet ... her spirit lingers, i am sure until Norma and I are ready .. and Bella becomes so many sweet memories .. and thank you for your thoughtful, considered reveiw .. for you to experience our walk in the park as we felt it is completely gratifying for me ... you made me day .. :))))))))))))))))
E.

[Eilis]

You’re welcome, E. On both counts.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Well, aren't these things just a beautiful expression of the mind and spirit! I have a Bella too but she is just a wee sprout of a mini schnauzer...they are so much better st the process than we! AMAZING!

[Einstein Noodle]

Queenie!!! i am so glad to have your visit and review... hope all is well with you .. yes! they are so much better at the process than we ... give your mini a belly scratch from me ;)) glad you enjoyed
E.

[Tom]

Your curious, canine companion, inspired your creative muse, kudos ' Bella '

[Einstein Noodle]

yes she did ... your appreciation of that gives me a fine smile this morning Tom ... Bella is curled up in the doorway to our computer room ... she charges me a toll to pass her ... belly scratches is her method of payment ;)
E.

[Tom]

lol... she has you wrapped round her tail ?

[Einstein Noodle]

yeah...one can certainly say that :)))

[Sami Khalil]

This is so different and unique. We can imagine and learn a lot when we wander and wonder at things of nature. Dogs, as your fine one did, can show us on those paths. I truly enjoyed this one.

[Einstein Noodle]

so glad you enjoyed the little walk with us Sami ... i so agree...our canine friends show us a whole lot about giving and being aware .. thanks so much for reading and reviewing ..see ya later :)
E.

[emmajoy]

Dogs have a way of showing how... especially your precious Bella who has the imagination so many human beings' lack, their eyes and minds too busy looking at the ground.

All my two not long ago did this morning was rush about in the sunshine, wondering where on earth it came from.. didn't like to tell them that rain's due!

Your lively imagination is magic both in creating stick figures that fly across water as if born to it.. and words that fly into your readers' hearts!

[Einstein Noodle]

oh thank you emma...your review is just precious to me ..so kind and encouraging ... and as dog lovers we are connected ... our neighbors have a couple of Boston Terriers that run about like that ... the Mastiff breeds are slow and easy for the most part .. Bella needs some prompting to get started on our walks these days ... your words blessed my day emma ..thank you!
E.

[emmajoy]

Was my pleasure (always is!) but my punctuation is abyssmal! Keep save and smiling, dear friend, please.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed the 'tail' was true as your pictures testify. The way you use wordplay throughout is quite novel and adds a certain panache to the piece.

[Einstein Noodle]

you are too kind John! thank you! i am happy you could find something in it to enjoy ..peace and joy brother!
E.

[Ken Simm.]

Now that is creative both in subject and thought. Leads me down all sorts of paths. Excellent.

[Einstein Noodle]

i was oping you would find this one Ken ... kind of down your alley a little eh!? i hope those paths will produce more of your creations and joy! top o' the Mahrnin' to ya sir!
E.

[Ardra]

E. its so beautiful what you created with the words and hands and your mind :)

hehe bella has been quiet helpful to bring out the artist in full bloom :P

Have a beautiful and peaceful day!

[Einstein Noodle]

same to you angel! thank you so much for reading and for your thoughts ..big love and hugs to ya!read moresame to you angel! thank you so much for reading and for your thoughts ..big love and hugs to ya!
E.

[Ardra]

Hugs back to u :) :) :)

[heavenscentgirl1]

Oh EN, I love this beautiful story that you've painted with your words. I am not very crafty but I also look at things with an open mind and can see things "outside the box". One of my favorite past-times is looking at clouds and finding hidden shapes, etc. ~ I enjoy looking at a piece of ceramic floor tile and picking out hidden faces of people or animals.
EN, it seems that you & Bella are very compatible and are great creative partners!
Thanks so much for sharing your words along with the picture of the bird that you made with the selection of sticks that Bella presented you with.

Blessings, 🙏
~ hsg

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for reading heavens girl! and for your kind and encouraging review ...yeah! Bella is me buddy for sure ;)
E.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Her sticks turned into a bird- love it! You and your Bella have an amazing process..love the form and skillful, clever wordage "slurpingupdrink"- exactly! Your pictures add so much to the words as well. Altogether delightful! Love it & Bella!

[Einstein Noodle]

she's a sugar plumb! ;) glad you enjoyed the read and the walk along with us ... Bella is so funny at times... she will not get her feet wet at all... not in the dew, not in puddles, not in the creek ... so we had to find a spot that has two large, flat rocks she can stand on and get a drink... that is where we found the sticks ... every time i saw them i saw a bird ...finally brought them home ;) i sure appreciate your friendship Annette! best of the day to ya!
E.

[Shannon]

Fantastic story.
The creation of art. Times two.

[Einstein Noodle]

:) thanks Shannon for taking time .. glad you enjoyed
E.