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An Artist’s Heart
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Momentary masterpiece
by the sea
displayed on gallery of sand –
outside
formed uniquely
with nature’s mixed medium
Soon washed away
with the incoming
tide
I capture today’s creation
in a frame
One-of-a-kind
never to be
repeated
an intricate work of art
What joy!
God’s portfolio can never be
depleted
for He has an Artist’s
heart!
Wendy/2013
I’ve always been fascinated by the various types and colors of seaweed I find at the beach.
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Seaside Elfje
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Feather
so soft
flutter in breeze
sail over salty sea
Soar!
Wendy/2013
We were born and raised in a semi-arid climate hours away from the sea. When Ian and I moved to the coast – there was no turning back for us…
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Rescued Haiku
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Safely brought ashore
I’ve been rescued from the deep
My faith is not shallow
Wendy/2013
I’ve turned one of my quotes into a haiku. Have you tried to write a haiku? It’s fun! And you can say a lot with just a few words.
I’d like to invite anyone interested in a Bible devotional blog to join me at my other site (once a week):
http://thewordwithwendy.wordpress.com
Blessings from the Sea ~ Wendy
Truly, “God’s portfolio can never be depleted.” Nor will it ever be exhausted. What beauty there is everywhere! One of the blogs I follow just did a post on “dragonflies [the world’s top 10 of anything and everything]. Beautiful creatures, also. I LOVE your use of Proverbs 25:11!!
Thank you for the gorgeous pictures and poetry. I just love the sea.
Thank you for your encouragement! The sea offers us so much each time we visit it. One of my favorite trips to the beach was with a friend who had never been to the ocean before, and he was wide-eyed at array of sea-life.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
I’ve always felt a very strong connection to the water, and was fortunate to live lakeside for most of my life…moved almost three years ago now and I miss it more each day! love your photos and words Wendy so calming for me…
Heather, I can certainly understand why you would miss living on the water… My favorite holiday memories, as a child, were our times at the lake.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Beautiful and evocative as always, Wendy.
Thank you, Sue! I’m heading over to your blog to see what you’re up to.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Oh goodness… you could be there a while 🙂
After my first comment, I browsed your site and discovered your own post on dragonflies. Delightful!
Thank you! I’m hoping for butterflies this year… 🙂
Beautiful Wendy! Especially the different kinds of seaweed and An Artist’s Heart!! Hugs
Thank you, dear Calee! Hugs! Macro is good for seaside shots.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Love!
Thank you & Blessings ~ Wendy 🙂
The photos and Every poetic word refreshed me today–thank you.
Thank you, Jael!
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
“God has an Artist’s heart”….and He gives mortal eyes the spiritual gift of faith to see all of His creations. God-blessed writing–thank you for sharing!
Your comment blessed me – thank you!
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
I love your blog, Wendy; it’s peaceful – like entering His rest.
Bill, I’m honored by your words! I greatly admire and respect how your writing encourages all of us to keep a “proper perspective.”
Blessings to you & your lovely family ~ Wendy 🙂
Wat een reeks fantastisch beelden,kunst van de natuur.
Dank u voor uw reactie.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Wendy, you have such a gift to bring peace His peace to the soul! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Heidi! I thrive on His peace and almost died without it, years ago.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
So beautiful, the words and photos .. .a blessing for us! Thank you and God bless you!
Thank you, Debbie! I’m on my way over to visit your blog for my daily dose of spiritual fruit.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Your pictures today, that included some great details of grains of sand, reminded me of the intricacy of God’s creation–and how well He knows each of us! Your posts inspire me to: praise God, truly enjoy the beauty around me, and write poetry! My very scientific-minded husband wrote me a poem to begin to express his interest in “courting” me, and I still remember how he wrote of the way we can see the work of God’s artist heart in the world around us. I also remember reading in disbelief that his words of love could possibly be directed towards me. And to think, God loves us infinitely more than any person could! Thank you for your poetry, that always gets me to stop and give thanks to our Father!
Have a lovely weekend. Our son came home sick from school and my husband is feeling mentally weary–I pray we can each bring our burdens daily to Jesus and be ready to live for him in everything! Blessings–Alison
Alison, I hope that this proves to be a restful and healing weekend for your family. We have four teen guys playing electric guitars and a set of drums in our basement right now. They sound great! Our den is on the third level – so it’s quiet up here.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
I meant to say, too, how much I liked the Rescued haiku…in addition to giving thanks for those around me (and myself) who have been rescued, I pray for some who are dear to me who are still in a pit and don’t yet realize their plight or from Whom to get help!
Indeed, prayers of healing for our friends on the other side… we’ve not been rescued to keep it to ourselves.
What a beautiful post! Poetry and photography and, sensitive soul!
Thank you for the lovely comment!
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
I love the images and the words that embraced each other so lovingly! Beautifully done Wendy…have a wonderful Sunday!
Thank you, Wendell, for your encouragement!
Blessings to you & your beautiful family ~ Wendy 🙂
yes HIS portfolio can never be depleted…sure wish my mind could work like that♥ BTW…Little Man made an appearance last week…we missed you☺ Blessings dear friend.
Thank you, Laurie! Hugs! I’m coming over for a ‘visit’ before I head out to the garden.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Hello Wendy,
As always I look forward, and enjoy your thoughtful images and words. What a joy to live within easy reach of such a gorgeous coastline,
Best wishes
Julian
Thank you, Julian! I really do appreciate how close we are to the beaches. It’s so restful to visit them.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Gorgeous. I especially love the feather.
Thank you, I am a fan of feathers too!
Blessings dear new friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Your post embodies two aspects which are close to me heart.
First, that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and for true appreciation of such beauty one needs to be a dancer in the moment. Your photos show that.
Second, there is something deep down inside us that attracts us to water. Is it some kind of primordial affinity?
Shakti
I agree, Shakti, that there is something that draws us to ocean and lake beaches. Our first months of life were spent suspended in a womb of water, and perhaps part of us remembers the wonderful feeling of weightlessness before we were encumbered with the weight of the world?
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
You clearly have the eye of an artist/poet, finding beauty in all the delicate details of nature. So many people don’t have the gift or the time to notice. I’ve lived both at the ocean and in the desert. Their beauty overwhelms me–both places with their unique offerings.
Victoria, I see from your writing that you, too, are “finding beauty in all the delicate details of nature.” I appreciate such kind words from a kindred spirit. Thank you!
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Very lovely!
Thank you! 🙂
While I would love to be closer to the shore, at least I have a piece of creek! I remember visiting the Florida coast after a storm and finding little bits of coral. I found one piece that is purple.
The photo of the red seaweed – looks like an animated dragon!
Blessings.
Thanks for your visits.
You are right, Jules, it does! Have you seen “The Hobbit?” Our family is crazy for Tolkien (and Peter Jackson’s portrayal of his works…)!
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Delicious! (apple) Your poems & writing, I mean. I’m glad to have discovered you (thank you for visiting me). and will return often. Really have enjoyed what I’ve seen so far. Thank you, Wendy.
Thank you, Pam, for your lovely comment! I will be visiting you again too. 🙂
Blessings dear new friend ~ Wendy 🙂