Lavender Memories

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If I could paint

I would paint the two of us walking

in a field of lavender

The sun warm on our faces

The bees dancing around our ankles

but never stinging because

we are so full of joy there is no room

for pain

You would tuck a sprig of lavender

behind my ear

I would nestle one in your shirt pocket

We would walk hand in hand

swinging our arms like kids

singing songs we make up

When we get home

I would place the blossoms between

dictionary pages so that when we open it,

scented memories would waft over us

This is what I would paint

if I could paint.

submitted for Imaginary Garden With Real Toads, Transforming Friday w/Nature's Wonders

Pink Washing

Welcome!

Or should I say, "Well-Komen"?!!

We at the Komen Foundation are so happy

to introduce Lake Komen,

the very first lake dedicated to breast cancer research!

Yes, it's even pink!

The Komen Foundation was able to purchase this lake

with generous contributions from folks like you!

And we vow to dedicate

a significant* percentage of tourism profits

back into breast cancer research and treatment

Come bath in the pinkness

and allow the wellness to seep into your body**

Drink our rosy elixir

and feel your health improve**

We even offer Lake Komen water in bottles

for you to take home for yourself

or to give as gifts

At Lake Komen we offer

you a choice-

group swims or individual bathing

(pink towel and swim cap included!)

Do something good for yourself,

good for the fight against breast cancer,

and good for the economy*** as well!

Visit Lake Komen today

At first blush, it's just a pink lake

but really, it's so much more!

*amount to be determined at a later date but not to exceed 0.04 of net profits
**statements have not been evaluated by the FDA
***our CEOs

submitted (albeit VERY late) for Imaginary Garden With Real Toads , Transforming Friday, Nature's Wonders




Watch this 2 minute video and be enlightened!

Sloth for New National Emblem

I eat and sleep most of the day

Up in my tree is where I stay

I’m named because I move real slow

Upon my fur I watch moss grow

I have so little muscle mass

I rarely move my lazy ass

Instead I hang from this ol’ tree

Just where I am is where I’ll be

I’m just a sloth and not real nimble

I’d make the perfect US symbol!

submitted for Imaginary Garden With Real Toads, Transforming Friday, Rainforest