Poem: Ashland front yard art

Detail from a local "Fairy Village."

27 Nov Poem: Ashland front yard art

Posted at 21:01h in Poetry, Art, Yard Art by

“You see art everywhere!”
commented my WalkAshland website reader.
I try, I thought to myself.
Actually I do, I thought to myself.

As I walk the streets of Ashland
  I try to LOOK
  with open eyes, open mind, open heart.
Often my Busy-ness smudges my glasses.
Thoughts of yesterday, of tomorrow,
of “what if?” cloud my vision.
When I let go of this Busy-ness,
  I begin to SEE.

Open eyes – I see St. Francis peeking 
through front yard plants, and 
fairy villages alive with imagination.

Open mind – I see rocks and pebbles arranged
just so, in artistic stillness or even in flow.

Open heart – I see stars and suns 
and stained glass inspiration,
all sparkling with simple wonder.

St. Francis tree carving.
Here is the finished St. Francis carving, photo taken from within the yard. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2022)
Old Willow Lane, Ashland, rock mosaic
Rock mosaic in the park row on Old Willow Lane. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)
Beautiful rock "waterfall" at 1090 Greenmeadows Way.
Beautiful rock “waterfall” at 1090 Greenmeadows Way. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)
peacock stained glass window on Susan Lane
This dramatic peacock in stained glass is part of a window on Susan Lane. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)
Abstract yard art sun on C Street, 2022.
Abstract yard art sun on C Street. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2022)
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  • Peter Finkle
    Posted at 10:03h, 29 November Reply

    You are a staple in our cultural gifts to the Community..
    Wendy Eppinger

  • Kaz
    Posted at 12:32h, 28 November Reply

    I love this approach to the world. I’m always amazed by the creative worlds others share in their gardens. Whole new worlds emerge. Thank you I’m brand new to Ashland but look forward to finding the treasures hidden all over town

    • Peter Finkle
      Posted at 14:22h, 28 November Reply

      Kaz,
      There are many “hidden” and not-hidden treasures to find all over town. Please subscribe to my email Newsletter (if you are not already a subscriber) and I will help you find them.
      Peter

  • Laurie Shepard
    Posted at 12:25h, 28 November Reply

    Very lovely and wonderful pictures

  • Glen Scorr
    Posted at 09:53h, 28 November Reply

    So glad you “see”. We get to also see.

  • Lois Nobles
    Posted at 09:44h, 28 November Reply

    Wonderful to seek, notice, and share such beauty, creativity and joy!

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