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

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. This is indeed.. and then it will sneak up to you when you least expect it. very good imagery.

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

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

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

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

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