Tuesday, October 8, 2013

From Out of the Shadows



Inspiration is like a stray cat
hiding in the shadows;
timid…skirting the edges
of one’s reach.
It must be fed…nurtured…
and then, only when properly sated,
will it come forward
allowing you to see its true form.

© Ginny Brannan 2013

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14 comments:

  1. Brian MillerOctober 8, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    oh how true...the inspiration care for...and allowed in its own time to come to you and get petted...smiles.

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  2. SusanOctober 8, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Yes, it is exactly as you say, stray and pretending to be shy, but ultimately woo-able.

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  3. Laurie KolpOctober 8, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    So true... love the analogy!

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  4. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerOctober 8, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    So true!!! Love this Ginny!!

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  5. Pat HattOctober 8, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    And like a cat has nine lives, so if it don't work don't get hives, back around it will come with its hum

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  6. ClaudiaOctober 9, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    ah nice...i like how you compare it with a cat... a bit shy at times.. having their own will... and approaching on soft paws...smiles

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  7. Vandana SharmaOctober 9, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Nice comparison:)

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  8. Steve KingOctober 9, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Enough said. You've captured it succinctly and well. No need to visit back, Ginny--nothing new from me this week.
    Steve

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  9. brudbergOctober 9, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    This is indeed.. and then it will sneak up to you when you least expect it. very good imagery.

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  10. ayalaOctober 9, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    So true..I love this. Inspiration must be nurtured and fed. :)

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  11. MargaretOctober 9, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    I really love this comparison. At times inspiration is so sweet, at others it is evasive. And always, it must be fed :) I love cats - if this is your tortoise shell, she is pretty. AND THANKS FOR THE DR. WHO INFO! I will look at it tomorrow. (I will forever miss David T. as the Dr. - but I do appreciate each one.

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  12. UnknownOctober 10, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Well said! So glad you're nurturing yours :).

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  13. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    This is such a charming picture of a process-- very clever and vivid. Take care, k.

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  14. Other MaryOctober 11, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Excellent metaphor Ginny, inspiration does seem like a feline thing. And it looks like your inspiration doing well.

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