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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Mother-in-law lessons:posies and rules





Once
a
week
 black tray,
favorite snippers,
and
I
Hunt.


My
 flower beds
diameter small
 but
Production big.


In
 my other life,
first mother-in-law
taught beauty
of
just
 a few blooms
thrust into
any container
 Striking fancy.

My
tea pots
and
non-traditional
'vases'
tucked away
in another house.
We
 will meet
Soon.

But
along
 second-life journey,
I have kept
 open eyes
for
Posy vases.




Some favorites
came from
Ireland
where
love of my life
and
I
celebrated
50
Together.


Another favorite:
 white vase
angels
barely visible--
Aged precious.



 Belonged to
Grandma special.

Sits
by  recliner
where
I:
commune
with God,
read newspaper,
learn from HGTV,
or
snooze
lapful of
 Scruffy cat.


Angels
intermingle
with
favorite photos
while sitting
on
cat coaster
protecting
 Antique chest.



 Rest  of posies
placed
throughout
my home---



spreading joy
in
every room
graced with
their presence--
even
when in
Mason jar.





I learned
several lessons
from
that Mother-in-law.

One:
do not
 give
food or drink
to
 grandchild
when instructed
"No."

She
never reaped
 consequence
of
chocolate milk
in
granddaughter's system;
I
Did.

Now
a grandmother,
I
obey
my children's
 Rules.

Another lesson:
 spread joy
in home's corners
with
just
a few
colorful stems
peaking from
small
Power holders.


                                              
I
appreciate
best
the
Posy lesson.

My
children
appreciate
best
the
 Directions lesson.

                                            Written in response to One Shot Wednesday

I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth all Your marvelous works and wonderful deeds.  Psalm 9:1

















13 comments:

  1. Flowers, memories, celebration, the things of then, the things of now. This is lovely.

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  2. it was refreshing to read your mother-in-law lessons - truly - my mother in law was breaking all the rules....but...still love her...

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  3. this is excellent...loved all the flowers and the little touches on your life along the way...thanks for linking up to oneshot!

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  4. Claudia--Yes, I still love that one although she's not been my mother-in-law for 17 years, I still see her at my grandchldren's birthdays, and she still makes me laugh at her wonderful stories.

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  5. So glad to hear of the quality relationship, especially the laughter between you two. Enjoyed your post both for the words and pictures. thank you

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  6. a really well thought out piece that used the imagery to support the words so well..thanks for sharing your memories and processions with One Shot...cheers Pete

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  7. I'll be checking "one shot" out ... you've captured my curiosity with your little bouquets.

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  8. Amazing the pictures and portrayal of your life! Excellent writing and thanks for sharing x

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  9. A celebration of life. Lovely! Your vases are delightful!

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  10. I love your posies! And I love your faithfulness to family ties and history through this little poem.

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  11. very nice indeed, pictures were superb :)

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  12. sweet..loved all your vases,flowers,the warmth in your piece engulfed me..:) beautiful feeling..:)

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  13. I love that you pose your posies in non-traditional places. As for first mothers-in-law, pretty much everything I learned from mine would begin with the words, "Do not..."

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