Sunday, August 14, 2011

Thoughts on Beauty.

"The real and proper question is why is it beautiful?" 
Annie Dillard



I was cleaning up remnants of Husband's 30th Birthday, when I saw these mason-jarred daisies.  I grabbed them by their stems, headed for the dirt, and stopped, with arms out, hovering over the edge of the deck.  

I studied the yellow centers, and followed the shriveled strands of what were once full, white petals with my eyes.    I observed the leaves which had long since succumbed to their scorched stems.  I looked them over and over, unable to piece in my mind why these weeds--invasive inhabitants of a yard growing wild, had taken my attention.  

Then, I realized, it was simple.
Parched and lifeless were they, yet, beautiful in the same.



3 comments:

Amanda August 14, 2011 at 7:29 PM  

These pictures look like paintings! You totally found beauty in these little weeds. :)

Cassie August 14, 2011 at 9:14 PM  

Thanks, Amanda! My friend taught me some new techniques with my camera and I've been having so much fun. :)

It's me August 15, 2011 at 12:21 AM  

Great picture!! happy new week darling.....love Ria.....xxx...

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