The Beauty of Words

I was listening to a podcast interview of author Gregory MacGuire. He wrote this poem about Snow White to get started on his book Mirror, Mirror. I secretly (or not so) wish to be a writer (singer & painter too) but have no talent for it. Doesn't stop me from appreciating this gift in others though.

I am a girl who did no wrong
I walked this side of Jesus when I could
I kept an angel in my apron pocket
I do not think it did me any good

“Up from the Moil and Toil” by Emily McPhie

I just adore this painting by one of Greenwich Workshops newest artist (and Mom of 3) Emily McPhie.

I think the title says it all. “Up from the Moil and Toil” I thought so much about it since I first saw it. I had so much to say about it, but now I am not so sure I need to say anything. It just is...really good, so good. I am anxious to hear what all my friends think.

I can totally relate to that beautiful woman on the ladder in her grown-up clothes, daydreaming of all the things she would like to do.

As I try to write this post my 6 year old refuses to go to sleep. It's 10pm...I would really like to have this time to myself, but his lips are chapped and burning, and he can't sleep. So I will tend to him (again) and kiss him some more, tell him I love him, go to sleep my angel boy. please.

Life is just that way, it's not good or bad....it just is. Plain & simple, trying to get the balance right. Give enough love, feather the nest, make everyone cozy.

Check out Emily’s website www.emilymcphie.com and enjoy her incredible talent.

xo
Sheryl