Sunday, July 9, 2017

I've spent a little time distracting myself from world events by trying to express my deep love for all animals.  These are  a few of my expressions.














MY DEAR FELLOW CREATURES

I love a good mystery
Especially one like you
Existing without answers or questions
About that huge WHY that plagues humans
Because we think, we are
So smart, to know. 

But not you,
You're not even aware of yourself
Of your beauty, your monstrosity,
Your weakness, your might,
Your sweetness, your ferocity
Or how you "chose" to 
swim, crawl or fly.

You don't care
To examine reasons why
we're connected
We simply are
You and I
Earth's creatures entwined

I don't care either
To know why
I love you so much
Mysteriously, I just do.





(For Poets United.)
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15 comments:

  1. Donna@LivingFromHappinessJuly 9, 2017 at 11:18 AM

    I can understand Myrna why you want to distract yourself....it is so overwhelming....but what a wonderful way to do it by creating such beautiful pictures and poetry....I especially love the words:

    'You don't care
    To examine reasons why
    we're connected
    We simply are
    You and I
    Earth's creatures entwined'

    And if we could all just feel the connections of our souls and leave the thoughts, words and judgments behind we would not be dealing the issues that are currently plaguing our world.

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  2. MaryJuly 9, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    Ah, there is good reason to distract oneself from the world these days; and your drawings of animals certain seem like a positive diversion. Perhaps to focus on the connectedness of all living things is better than to think about the divisiveness all around.

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  3. colleenJuly 9, 2017 at 2:05 PM

    The poem brings me back to a truth so lacking in the world of greed and twisted intentions running our country. Beautiful art!

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  4. Elephant's ChildJuly 9, 2017 at 2:16 PM

    LOVE your distractions. I too find solace and healing in the natural world - and in the dexterity of your images and words.

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  5. Sherry Blue SkyJuly 9, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    Myrna, you must know how much I adore this poem, and your WONDERFUL paintings. What a pleasure this post is to read and enjoy. Thank you so much. I am so glad you paint........something you can do just for yourself...it must be peaceful and satisfying work. The results are awesome!

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  6. Cressida de NovaJuly 9, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    Simplicity is the key to peaceful relationships. I like your distraction from the turmoil of the world...a way to escape and heal.

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  7. Sumana RoyJuly 9, 2017 at 8:55 PM

    Such beautiful paintings and words. Simply Love this Myrna.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 9, 2017 at 10:11 PM

    Lovely expessions

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  9. Jae RoseJuly 10, 2017 at 1:20 AM

    I am glad you have found a source of comfort and creativity - beautiful work

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  10. Old EggJuly 10, 2017 at 4:34 AM

    Humans are so different from other creatures as they think of ways to destroy each other but other creatures' prime aim is to preserve their species.

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  11. kaykualaJuly 10, 2017 at 4:51 AM

    Earth's creatures can be so mysteriously loving. That do make them adorable!

    Hank

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  12. Sanaa RizviJuly 10, 2017 at 6:22 AM

    This is so incredibly heartfelt, Myrna❤️ especially love; "But not you,You're not even aware of yourself Of your beauty, your monstrosity, Your weakness, your might, Your sweetness, your ferocity Or how you "chose" to swim, crawl or fly." Beautifully penned!❤️


    Lots of love,
    Sanaa

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  13. annell4July 10, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    It is the way of love, without explaination, we do! A wonderful (wonder full) poem.

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  14. brudbergJuly 10, 2017 at 2:31 PM

    I think animals can find better way to express love even if they are carnivores

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  15. ClaudiaJuly 13, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    oh i can feel your heart in this one myrna...

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