Sunday 8 January 2012

TAKE A WORD - NATURE


NATURE is our word for inspiration at Take A Word this week and that reminded me of last year's very harsh Winter.   I remember I had just happened to look out of the window as a tiny humming bird landed on my garden fence.  Now even I know humming birds are not found in the UK which meant  he must be lost, and worse still, starving hungry out there in the snow.  So I took a crisp, juicy apple and placed in the garden hoping it would keep him alive.  Well, the next morning sure enough that apple had been bitten, but oh such a large bite I thought, for such a tiny bird!  It was then I noticed the snowman who appeared to be watching that poor little  bird's every move, and that little humming bird was looking hungry and oh so sad!  Life can be cruel!

Credit to Ruby Blossom and Efie.

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17 comments:

  1. peggy gattoSunday 8 January 2012 at 17:45:00 GMT

    What fun, I love the story too!!!
    Like your mind!

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  2. DeannSunday 8 January 2012 at 20:51:00 GMT

    This is too cool and I adore the story...I love Hummingbirds they are amazing if you happen upon another one set out a bright colored dish of boiled sugar water they love it.

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  3. indybevSunday 8 January 2012 at 22:41:00 GMT

    I think you're smokin' that funny weed again, Ann.....but then we ALL benefit from your flights of fancy! Great art, great tale!

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  4. OzstuffMonday 9 January 2012 at 07:54:00 GMT

    Yes, the snowman certainly has a smug look on his face. I've heard of the cat that ate the cream but not the snowman that ate the apple! A great flight of fancy. Just imagine a tiny humming bird finding its way to Old Blighty. You are a card, Ann.

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  5. BertieMonday 9 January 2012 at 12:10:00 GMT

    Nature is cruel, but I love your work!

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  6. JunibearsMonday 9 January 2012 at 13:21:00 GMT

    What a sad story! I love your take on the theme Ann! Wonderful piece! xx

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  7. YvonneMonday 9 January 2012 at 14:12:00 GMT

    Beautifully done, Ann! I can almost taste that apple :)

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  8. johannaMonday 9 January 2012 at 15:31:00 GMT

    coming to your blog always brings a surprise, and i love your stories and how you illustrate them!

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  9. FemmyMonday 9 January 2012 at 17:50:00 GMT

    fabulous piece An!! great story too!

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  10. ChristineMonday 9 January 2012 at 18:54:00 GMT

    When I read in your blog " that reminded me of" I know I'm going to have a good time. Love your stories and images. Poor bird...

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  11. JudyMonday 9 January 2012 at 19:42:00 GMT

    Ha, ha, Ann, like Christine, I know I'm going to enjoy your entry when it starts with "that reminded me" this is a classic act!

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  12. Ana Cristina CaldattoMonday 9 January 2012 at 20:20:00 GMT

    que bela inspiração!

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  13. FayeMonday 9 January 2012 at 22:19:00 GMT

    Well, Ann, you drew me in like a fish on a line!!! I was believing the story about the lost hummingbird till I got to the part about the apple! This is a beautiful fantasy piece.

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  14. KellyMonday 9 January 2012 at 22:39:00 GMT

    What a sweet story~ Love the picture too...the colors are so crisp! :D

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  15. ChristineTuesday 10 January 2012 at 03:13:00 GMT

    What a gorgeous card!

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  17. abby jSaturday 14 January 2012 at 23:37:00 GMT

    Love it!! Great story and wonbderful art!!!
    xox,
    Abby

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Thank you.