In this season of lengthening shadows-I have 2 to share with you. The first is an original poem written by Chitter.
My Shadow
My shadow is small in size
Perfect in disguise
Stays close behind me
So no one will see
Day by day
And step by step
All the way
With me it walks
I love to hear
It’s footsteps
So near
Right behind me
My shadow stays
Chitter 2007
The second shadow is brought to you by way of Paul and Guitar Man. This week’s Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Spot In The Kitchen is an old Hank Thompson song I Cast A Lonesome Shadow.
Hope you enjoyed both shadows-the poem and the outstanding pickin and grinnin!
Tipper
32 Comments
Louise
November 5, 2008 at 10:48 pmI love Chitter’s poem and self-portraits!
The Tile Lady-Marie
November 5, 2008 at 8:01 amVery nice poem, Chitter! And I LOVED the song! Congrats to Christina, as well, for the give-away! I haven’t been on here in two weeks, so forgive this delay!
Marie
Glenda
November 3, 2008 at 2:22 amWhat a lovely poem by Chitter. She is a talented young lady. I saw her name in the newspaper recently. Tell her congratulations from Glenda.
Love the music and love your blog.
Christina
November 2, 2008 at 4:13 pmGot the treasure box…and LOVE it! You were right- it was too small for Verity’s collectibles, so it now adorns my craft corner! Thank you so much and I’m proud to say I’m one of your acorns! 🙂
Fishing Guy
October 29, 2008 at 9:29 amTipper: What a neat post, Chitter has picked up some of Paps talent for sharing a story. Paul did a neat job on the song, tell him it was appreciated. Sorry for being away, my memes had me too busy.
Trainwreck
October 28, 2008 at 2:26 pmWonderful, I love the poem, and the video! What a great idea! YOU had a Giveaway!!blink blink…I missed it! he he oh well next time!! Congrats to the winner!
Egghead
October 28, 2008 at 2:12 amWonderful poem Chitter and I love the shadow photos to go with it.
Jennifer in OR
October 28, 2008 at 1:13 amLoved the poem and shadow photographs! Very talented girl you have! Blessings to you this week!
Mary
October 27, 2008 at 10:29 pmWhat a sweet poem~and I love the pictures, as well! I do hope that she keeps writing. I used to write poems when I was young. It is such a great way to express yourself.
Mary
Helen G.
October 27, 2008 at 6:35 pmI think Chitter is an “old soul”. Encourage her… I don’t guess it is necessary for me to say that, what with all the creatively bent folks in your family. You all are truly blessed with talent. Thank you so much for sharing.
Helen
Razor Family Farms
October 27, 2008 at 3:32 pmCongratulations, Christine!
What lovely pictures!
Blessings,
Lacy
petra michelle
October 27, 2008 at 3:26 pmAfternoon Tipper! Am euphoric within a garden of music, poetry, art, photography, writing! It’s heavenly! All of it! Please tell Chitter her poem is truly well written. You mentioned she wanted to become a writer. Poetry is harder than it seems. A great job! Thank you for a wonderful post, Tipper! :))
Janet
October 27, 2008 at 2:48 pmTell Chitter to keep it up. She has a way with words.
Amy @ parkcitygirl
October 27, 2008 at 2:34 pmChitter’s poem and pictures are amazing!
Paula
October 27, 2008 at 11:46 amChitters poem is wonderful! She certainly should keep it up. She seems to have a poetic soul. Love the shadow self-portraits as well!
m
October 27, 2008 at 11:43 amVery good…so creative…thanks for this!
gafarmwomanPam
October 27, 2008 at 11:02 amGreat poem and pictures too, Chitter.
The round treasure box is beautiful, Tipper. You do amazing work..
Congrats. to Christina!
I will try and come back to load the song. I want to hear it. You know this slow dial up!!
Have a great day Tipper.
Pam
Dennis Price
October 27, 2008 at 7:26 amThanks for coming by Pappy’s. I was here yesterday, but I couldn’t leave a comment. (Computers are great when they cooperate) Tell Chitter she needs to continue with her poetry. She has the knack. I enjoyed Paul’s and Guitar Man’s number too. Pappy
finnishwahine
October 27, 2008 at 12:46 ami really like that round box with be free on it…way kool. i spent most of the weekend sewing since it was too nasty to go outside and do much. it is snowing for goodness sake!
madge
October 26, 2008 at 10:39 pmLove that poem! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Carolyn A.
October 26, 2008 at 10:31 pmChitter wrote such a lovely poem. It perfectly grasps what a shadow is.
Loved the song too. Paul and Guitar Man made me feel every lonely moment of it. xxoo
SandyCarlson
October 26, 2008 at 9:30 pmThose poems and pictures are lovely!. Shadows have a wonderful way of being present, keeping us amused, and never contradicting!
Miss Cindy
October 26, 2008 at 8:23 pmThat poem is amazing and put together with those pictures and Paul’s great song—-well what to say A++++++ for this post!
Michelle
October 26, 2008 at 6:29 pmLove the poem, photos, and the song. My husband said, “Hey, they’re pretty good.” 🙂
Matthew Burns
October 26, 2008 at 4:23 pm“This season of lengthening shadows”…I think it is obvious where Chitter gets her gift of poetry.
Becky
October 26, 2008 at 3:39 pmGreat poem and pictures, Chitter! Can’t wait to hear more from you.
Loved the song Paul sang with all the minor chords.
sarah
October 26, 2008 at 1:30 pmBeautiful poem, Chitter … and I love Paul’s song.
Christina
October 26, 2008 at 1:00 pmp.s. a HUNDRED thank you’s!!
Christina
October 26, 2008 at 12:59 pmOMG, can I just say: 10 minutes before I checked in to your blog, I was telling the hubby that baby girl still needs a treasure box of her own! Now she has a place to put all the trinkets we keep finding for her…I’m gonna blog about this one, for sure!
noble pig
October 26, 2008 at 12:27 pmI love that, the season of lengthening shadows! Beautiful and great poetry.
Terry
October 26, 2008 at 11:46 amCongratulations Christine. Really enjoyed the post today. Thoughtful poem and great pics. Have a great day everyone. Terry
Julie at Elisharose
October 26, 2008 at 9:44 amLovely. All of them.
This weekend my son had some friend’s over who used to live down the street. When we went to go pick up the boys, their dad was sitting on the porch playing a handmade dulcimer made by his Appalachian wannabe FIL. It was beautiful. I thought of you.