like tonight
when i needed to feed the
pigs
i drove into the garage
and didn't
want to go upstairs
for mud shoes and a jacket of my own
so i donned
papa's XL red fleece
and
my son's beat up way-too-big nikes
to walk the .13 miles
blue sand bucket in hand
i had to take these really weird little steps
to keep the shoes on
and the jacket sleeves made me look like
my hands reached nearly to my knees
a caricature
of a woman making her way to
the pig pen
sometimes i feel ridiculous
like when i try things my own way
don't wait on god
don't seek his wisdom
a caricature
of a woman making her way through
life
sometimes i feel ridiculous
the wednesday-friday links:
tiffani for word women wednesday
emily for imperfect prose
beki at the rusted chain for fingerprint friday
michelle for caffeinated randomness
studio jru for sneak peek friday
brilliant parallel here...i do this far too often on things that matter, things of the heart and spirit.
ReplyDelete(but i have to throw in that even when you look ridiculous? you are mighty cute.)
Great post~ made me lol and you look too cute!
ReplyDeletea little ridiculous is not a bad thing you know...smiles.
ReplyDeleteYou do look cute! Of course I didn't see you taking those weird little steps. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, I work for a veterinary and on the board at work someone is selling pot belly pigs. I have always wanted a pig! Yes, sometimes I feel ridiculous, especially if I don't wait for God. Thanks. You and I have something in common...we love the spacious place!
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling all too well. Makes me feel better to know there are others
ReplyDeleteYour poetry is really beautiful-very honest and thought provoking. Yes, I too have felt that way. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteboy do I know this " feel ridiculous" .. I truly fight this a lot. In everyday living. When I talk to someone at the grocery store, in a big room full of people, sometimes talking with friends, writing something, after talking with someone wondering if what I said was ridiculous....is this the caricature of me? ugh...I don't like it:(
ReplyDeleteUm, did I miss out on the fact that you own pigs??? How did I miss that?
ReplyDeleteI was having fun imagining this scenario....ha ha! http://heartsoulexchange.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteGreat analogy. I feel ridiculous more than sometimes, unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteYou own pigs? I love learning more about you!
You may have felt ridiculous, but you look incredibly cute :-)
ReplyDeletewe've had pigs for abotu 10 days. feeding them from our garden this summer and then they will feed us for the winter....
ReplyDeleteYou look adorable! : ) Seriously adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove your pic and the comparison you make to how it relates to waiting on God.
ReplyDeleteoh girl i love this one... LOVE the photo, and the analogy. i so often feel ridiculous too. taking those tiny little steps... sigh. i wonder if he laughs? :)
ReplyDeleteA caricature of a woman making her way through life. I love that line Kendal. Perfect. And I think you look adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great correlation of how we feel when we try it our own way. PS I love the picture.
ReplyDeleteI love that look! The illustration is perfect!
ReplyDeletewords well spoken.. a visit from Studio JRU!
ReplyDeleteRidiculous, too big sleeves, too big shoes, shuffling little tiny steps...and then the metaphor...wham - right into the heart!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder to stop and seek God, because when we plunge ahead on our own, it's often a recipe for disaster. But you look mighty cute!
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