A rough and ready hard-living man whose life is being changed by the daughter he is holding. An Undeniable Attribute of the Human Species
It is characteristic of the human nature,
Of the human environment,
Of the human evolution.
Change, that is.
We can.
We shall.
We do.
We will.
On occasion, it thankfully causes
Us to be tolerable,
Even tolerant.
It is an unending circumstance,
Like the ever surging
Of the oceans.
And the constant sailing
Of the winds.
It is the very condition of
The earth that we are,
Waters and winds
Swirling around us,
Unfailingly
Moving us
Forward,
Whether we ever notice
Or not.
How then are we to benefit from
This humbling condition?
Notice
More often.
Susan Patterson
It is characteristic of the human nature,
Of the human environment,
Of the human evolution.
Change, that is.
We can.
We shall.
We do.
We will.
On occasion, it thankfully causes
Us to be tolerable,
Even tolerant.
It is an unending circumstance,
Like the ever surging
Of the oceans.
And the constant sailing
Of the winds.
It is the very condition of
The earth that we are,
Waters and winds
Swirling around us,
Unfailingly
Moving us
Forward,
Whether we ever notice
Or not.
How then are we to benefit from
This humbling condition?
Notice
More often.
Susan Patterson
Audio of An Undeniable Attribute…
Discussion
This poem is one of hope. If you read my writings consistently, you will notice that I often write about the stupidity of humanity and conversely, the hope of humanity. I am one who believes that we can and certainly should do significantly better. Originally I wrote this piece about mankind and how we should notice that things do change and that we are becoming more civilized.
But this poem is also about individual change. Change is inevitable. Some people enjoy change and look for it to make things better. Some people abhor change and look for it to make things worse. Regardless of which camp you are in, being a part of the change will give you strength, one way or another. skp
But this poem is also about individual change. Change is inevitable. Some people enjoy change and look for it to make things better. Some people abhor change and look for it to make things worse. Regardless of which camp you are in, being a part of the change will give you strength, one way or another. skp
Studio Art Tour Coming Soon
If you live in the Clackamas County area, start making plans for the Open Studios of Beavercreek, June 21, 22, 23 from 10 am - 5 pm. This is the 10th anniversary of the Studio Tour! To participate and find fabulous art, simply download a map online, put some snacks in the car and enjoy a leisurely drive to thirteen artist stops. It's great fun. Talking to the artists personally, seeing where they work and, best of all, getting great prices is a treat. I first became aware of the event a few years ago, drove my old 4 Runner following the tour map and discovered some of the most beautiful art anywhere. Who knew this was right here in my back yard! Now I open my studio in the tour as well. I am stop number 2. (We're number 2! We're number 2!) This spring we will have three other artists at our stop as well. So please come visit. There will be more information in the next few weeks, but make plans now. skp
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Nahla, lifted to the sky.
Cheery-bye!
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