I could have walked right by this iris waving amongst hundreds
but I didn't
instead I slowly stopped with a curious eye
~~
I could have taken a wide lens shot of all of them
but I didn't
as she was the one that grabbed my hand and said "hello" to me first
~~
I could have looked down at her
but I didn't
instead I squatted so I could be face to face with her
~~
I could have played with her photo when I got home
but I didn't
because she whispered to me
that she likes herself just the way she is
~~
I'm hoping today you're liking yourself just the way you are
too
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i love that you left her just the way she is! she's beautiful! and thanks for the reminder to think of myself in that way too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shot! And, lovely thoughts for this Sunday afternoon....
ReplyDeletelove this and I love that you left her just as she is and accepted that.
ReplyDeletehappy sunday Beth
Today I am very happy just the way I am. Another lovely post. :-)
ReplyDeleteToday, the like myself part seems to waffle minute to minute...tears then quiet.
ReplyDeleteBut tonight it the full, Strawberry Moon, and after all, I am a Cancer...
Yes, just fine thanks. Except I think I might like a nap.
ReplyDeleteyou have a great eye!
ReplyDeleteGet ready!!! K&J are headed your way! We had a nice day yesterday and they are heading out from Chicago today. Have fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post~ I love the message, and of course, how it is written. You sure know how to put your words together~ love it!
ReplyDeletejust beautiful. irises used to be my favorite flower. i still like them. i've noticed they are starting to bloom recently. i am hoping to get some shots—especially of the bearded irises, which i like the most.
ReplyDeleteFlowers seem to possess such confidence, don't they? We can definitely learn great things from them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, beautiful you.
stunning. it's hard to take a bad shot of any iris, have you noticed? they're SUCH photogenic flowers and usually happy with themselves as it, like your new friend said.
ReplyDeleteOh Beth I just had the same experiance yesterday the photo of the flower and the bumblebee. Notting needed to be done. I'm gladd you saw she's perfect as she is. And thanks for sending her over to me, she'll make my day standing in all her glory.
ReplyDeleteI do, thank you. It has nothing to do with me, though, and everything to do with the people who like me. People like you remind me to like me, too. Just the way I am.
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