Skinny Legs and Daffodils by Judith Burton, Ph.D.

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Skinny Legs and Daffodils

God is an amazing artist!

Almost overnight, my brown splotched lawn has turned into a lush carpet of green grass. The gardens, still covered with the leftovers of winter, are sprinkled with green spears pushing through the warming soil.  They serve as a prelude to the breathtaking blossoms to come, in a variety of colors.

In the far-east garden, the first one I established when I moved to this centennial farm, stand two skinny-legged pink flamingos, the yard-art variety.

During my now one-year quarantine to avoid the coronavirus, I have been blessed to sort through mountains of artifacts from my ancestors.  I found a black-and-white photograph of the flamingos in front of what we lovingly called the “Little House,” where I lived as a young child.  That photograph was taken more than 70 years ago.

My mother was known for her beautiful flower gardens.  I am pleased that her pink flamingos were well preserved, so I can use them in my garden.  Although the paint is a bit faded and chipped, it does not detract from their charm.

Crowded close to those skinny legs are the first bursts of daffodils.

Thank you, God, for bridging my past with the newness of spring.

I celebrate your artwork!

© Judith Burton, Ph.D.

Dr. Judith Burton

Photography by Gretchen Nelson

Judith Burton, Ph.D., a woman of faith, is passionate about helping others stretch and grow.  Writing from her heart, she is working her way through illness and isolation, quarantined since March 16, 2020. She has published a series of children’s books starring Two Little Ponies, which aim to encourage kindness and combat bullying. They are available on Amazon.

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