Real can’t be rushed

On By Michele LeeIn love, nature, Verse
Busy hands can amuse a longing heart –
            a tuck and twist here
                        a fold there
a little time and a lot of paper mâché can craft
dull surroundings into colorful abundance

The heart may applaud the attempt
by pumping more blood through veins
            but don’t be fooled
                        the heart is no fool

It is wise and patient
In the darkness it will wait a lifetime
            for the chance to experience a real bloom

I set out late Sunday afternoon in search of blooming saguaro. The thought of seeing prickly poles bursting with white petals put pep in my step. The bulbs are full but for petals, I was too soon. I will return, soon. 🌵🌼 Until then I offer you my images of the Sonoran Desert painted golden and my poem inspired by my petal ponderings.

my images, Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona

Five more days to get your move on and share (with the world). haha If you missed my “moving” blog challenge, here is the long of it: “What moves you? (blog challenge)” The short of it: get physical (walk, skip, run, bounce, jiggle, juggle, etc.), take a photo (of you or the surroundings), write about it, post on your blog between May 15th-May 20th, and pingback to my “moving” post. That’s it! What’s in it for you? Movement and a chance to win a gift card from artist Sammi Lee’s Mintaka Collection. A sample of her goods featured in photo (recent festival in Santa Barbara, CA). Questions? Drop them in the comments. Have fun!

Thank you for visiting! Be well. 🌄 Michele

Enjoy the fitting song! 🎶 It found me this morning while I was streaming along a trail. That’s how I roll. 🚵🏻‍♀️

© 2023 MyInspiredLife

93 thoughts on “Real can’t be rushed”

  14. So excellent photos and inspiring poem written by dear friend and your expression of the beauty , Wonderful 👏
    Whole life to get a chance to the presence that leads to words happiness and you manifest the meaning of life
    by moving on the right path , so grace post and the audio so happy to hear with the lovely nature and stars 🌟
    Photo !! Grace wishes dear friend 🌹🙏🥰🌹

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      1. Thank you so much for liking ✍️🌹🙏♥️🌹 I’m reading your poems ,
        I always get the most beautiful feeling the earth wonders every
        Countries and you are expressing so worth lines own poems and
        that is so beautiful , I’m also so much love nature , jungles, oceans,
        Plants, skies 🌌 mountains ⛰ all always admiring the beauty of
        Grace to view us by God’s Grace 🙏✍️my dear friend 💕🥰

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  19. “It is wise and patient
    In the darkness it will wait a lifetime
    for the chance to experience a real bloom”
    Beautiful lines with abundant wisdom. Lovely photos, Michele. Nature is the perfect remedy. 😊

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  20. That’s right! Glad I read this. So May 15th – 19th.
    Well today, I added one more detail to my regular walk. I waddled into the River I go to every day and happened to post that portion on Instagram. I should have saved it to share for this challenge.
    Thanks for the reminder.
    Thanks for this loveliness. Blessings. XoXo

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    1. I am glad you read this too. Your engagement is kind and loving. Thank you for that! May 15-20th. I will post winners the 21st (notifying them directly earlier). I do hope you’ll join us! “Waddled” haha I doubt that! Guess you’ll have to revisit the river. Sounds lovely. 💙 Enjoy! Blessings to you. 🌸

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  24. Great photographs, and your poem is phenomenal! I absolutely love these lines,
    “a little time and a lot of paper mâché can craft
    dull surroundings into colorful abundance”!😮💖

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    1. So glad you enjoyed my poem and photos. Thank you, Aaysid! With the sun disappearing and no sight of blooming flowers, I thought my time might be a bust, but it all worked out. 😊 Thank you for sharing those lines – a strong visual for me. 🌸 Happy Friday to you! 💖

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    1. Great question! 🤔 It does help to be observant and most importantly, listen to that wise heart. 💓 Thanks so much about the photos. I love your captures! What a spectacular golden hour I found myself surrounded by. Surprising and delightful results! Thank you.

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  31. “…but don’t be fooled, the heart is no fool…” Ohh I love this one Michele, and the photos are stunning! Over here in Michigan, we rarely see those oranges and reds in nature. Or at least, not on the scale and frequency that you do, ha! Thank you for sharing the desert! It’s so cool to see. 🙂

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      1. Yes, that’s what I mean. I’ve never offered anything like this, so I am still learning too. 😂 I hope that you do! 👏🏻 If you do, email me too, so I don’t miss you. I will do a drawing Wednesday, if there are any posts prior to, then again early Sunday morning. I will also highlight those who share. Fun!

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    2. I love learning that I shared something that is a rare sighting for you. That makes my efforts that much more meaningful for me. Thank you so much! I feel that way about the change of color in the fall, which we don’t see. 🍂 This was an interesting poem to write, but they all are in their own way. I am grateful for your visits today. Adding brightness to my day.

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  32. WOW, what imagery, and I know you will be right there to capture the essence of the blooming cacti in your backyard. 📸 What a beautiful poem reflecting a tranquil awareness that draws you into your experience. So inspiring my Dancing Queen. Oh, the stories your visual compositions tell. Can’t wait to see your blooming saguaros! 🌵🌵🌵 Make sure you have a FANtabulous day 🌞 filled with awe, wonder, and amazing discoveries! 🕵🏻‍♀️🕵🏻‍♀️🕵🏻‍♀️

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    1. It took a little waiting and searching, but I found some blooming cacti, yes! 🌵 Wonderful to get a delicious dose of shimmy Kymmy at the start of my week. Thank you, Marvelous Maven of Motivation! 💖🤗 Hope you are feeling all the love you give!

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      1. Oh my dear Michele my Belle, thank you for dazzling us with your amazing finds that Mother Nature offers. 🌵😎🌺 Oh honey, I have paused to soak in the good vibrations coming from my Dancing Queen. Thanks for the energy girlfriend. I needed a dose of that from you today! Keep dancing!💃🏼💖💃🏻

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