Extraordinary at Best

 Extraordinary at best

 

 

Narrow shafts of light

foster a garden stem  to grow,

to inhabit the earth

with a profusion of splendor

 

to become extraordinary

at best.

 

 

 

photography by / ©Kelly Scheppers

 

Author's Note

I found this one day last summer, outside my apartment complex. I thought it was amazing and wanted to capture its wondrous nature!

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

"a profusion of splendor". A delightful line! So uplifting...so gentle. The photo is artful and the words, well, as always, just perfect! So glad we can get on the site again. Lydi*

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thanks, Lydi! I know how you feel. I'm like a lost puppy when this place is down. So good to have it back in circulation!

[R.E. Ray]

I love the photograph, and it's a perfect image to pair with your poem. A gentle yet inspirational message of hope and strength. Even in slivers of light, we can grow. Art in few words. Outstanding.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your words give me cause to smile, for next to poetry, photography has truly become my second passion. I'll continue to occasionally add my own illustrations, so your words give me great joy today. Thank you so much, Robert!

[R.E. Ray]

You're welcome, Kelly. I look forward to seeing more.

[emmajoy]

Kelly, you were chosen to have that flower (a geranium?) because something/someone knew you'd write some beautiful about its miracle. Added to that you've shared with others which quadruples its wonder. A brief but beautiful post..

[Kelly Scheppers]

It might be a geranium, it certainly looks like one. I'm just happy I was able to capture it before it was gone. Thanks, Em! Is that you and your fur baby in the avatar?

[emmajoy]

it is.. goes baxck to when i had a second bout of measles with two.half years.. Chivers crept in one day and cuddled up to me.. bro Josh took the pic. :)

Take care of you, dear friend.. maybe all your troubles be broad smiles. (Kelly) xx

[Kelly Scheppers]

...he looks like an orange tabby. They are so sweet!

[emmajoy]

They are! He was lovely tho frisky, lived til twelve Called him Chivers after an old jam/marmalade company. Gingery cats are often called marmalade cats (You might like to read the history of the company, now closed - if interested:- 'Chivers and Sons - From Wikipedia,

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Hi Kelly. Sorry not been on here for a while, a lot going on in my life. I read this and loved every word. I too find inspiration in nature. Very well done.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Please, no apologies necessary! I am thrilled to see you again...thank you!

[Helen Bawden]

An experience beautifully captured ! I feel the wonder just as you obviously did!

[Kelly Scheppers]

So wonderful to know you felt it too! ...wow, thank you so much, Helen!

[Yahallo]

Beautifully written. I like the photo you took as well!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much! I love having my own photography illustrate my poems. Cool avatar, btw!

[Yahallo]

Haha, thanks! Have you seen Breaking Bad?:)

[Alfred Kukitz]

Amazing eyes rendering to us the amazing universe

Regards,
Al

[Kelly Scheppers]

So wonderful to hear from you, Al...thank you, darlin! x

[Ted Kniffen]

Great picture, Kelly and a good poem to go with it.
This exemplifies the fact that Nature will find a way to produce beauty where none should exist.
Humans could take a lesson from her.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I agree, Ted. Many thanks, my friend!

[B]

I miss reading your poems its like a breeze of calm
I find such delicacy in your words and the structure caters to this gentle tone.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly!

[Pete]

this is the best stuff of life, where we least expect it. the beauty is always there, we must strive to find it. this is wonderful and i draw a lot from it ...

[Kelly Scheppers]

Many thanks, Pete. I often go walking, just to be able to take photos. You'll never know what you'll find on your way!