The latest Kick-About asked that we think about the term “treasure trove”. Below is my artwork and a poem.
There is a world
out there,
that glows and thrives
without my anguish;
if only I could see
without fear of height or hurt.
There is a world
right here,
that glows and thrives,
a home,
a garden,
filled with light and birdsong.
Our home, our garden,
right here!
Our treasure trove.
To see how others have interpreted the prompt, head on over to Phil’s blog at:
The Kick-About #129 ‘Treasure Trove’
Ashley
A Different View 
Very Sweet Ashley!
Thank you, Katelon. 🤗😊
Oh, this is priceless!
Thank you, Camilla. 🤗😊
we really are blessed in ways we sometimes don’t understand. beautiful art and word pieces Ashley!Mike
Mike, thank you. We all need to stop; to look and listen. 🙋♂️😊
I like your images, verbal/and visual. Our precious collections are on every continent, even the poles, at home and in nature.
And all under threat. Thanks Edo-san. Catch up soon! 🙏😊
Lovely verse and artwork!
Thank you Michele. Have a great week. 🤗😊
Thank you and you, too! 🤗
You have portrayed your precious life through image and poem so well. So nice to be able to express one’s reflection of life creatively. Your idea of what the treasure trove is for you is beautiful 💟🙋
Dear Morag, thank you for your lovely comments. Something in one of your recent posts nudged me towards my artwork here (the refracting crystal, perhaps?) 🤗😊
Oh Ashley! That’s wonderful 🤗 thank you for sharing that. I am delighted.😄🌈💟
Beautiful, wise, and moving! Thank you, Ashley!
Joanna
Dear Joanna, thank you for your wonderful comments. Apologies for missing your latest post; must catch up! 🤗💐💌😊
: You are welcome.
Well penned, our home is over treasure trove… Equally impressive artwork, Ashley!
Dear Indira, thank you for your lovely comments. Words and artwork are not always the easiest companions!
There’s always some kind of treasure in our midst. Wise words. 🙂
Indeed, Sharon. Our little planet is exceptional and as far as we know, unique. 🤗🌹😊
Wonderful 😊
Thank you, Priti. 🤗😊
Love your poem, Ashley! It reflects my own sentiment about my home and garden. In my view, your art work depicts more of the glowing world out there than your own treasure trove.
Thank you, Rosaliene, for your lovely comments. For the last 2 weeks we’ve had dry weather and then some warm sunshine. Today the temperature is around 20c about 68f which finds us under a parasol; today there is little wind so it can be too much for my wife and I. Wishing you a pleasant and peaceful summer. 🤗💐😊
My pleasure, as always, Ashley 🙂 So far, we’re enjoying great weather for outdoor activities.
Love your poem, love your treasure trove.
And lovely artwork. Your whole post is a treasure. 🙏❤️
Thank you, dear Ute. This afternoon we’ve just been sitting quietly in our little garden, as it is sunny, around 20c and there is no wind, for a change. Cheers! 🤗🥂😊
Your words radiate a wonderful longing and, at the same time, a deep connection with the world around us. The idea of a luminous, thriving world that exists despite all fears is so inspiring to me. I particularly love the description of your beautiful home and the magnificent garden—it’s a place full of light and birdsong that feels like a treasure trove. Your poetic lines remind me that there is always a place where I can feel safe. Thank you for this loving invitation into your world!
Thank you, Ashley!
Dear Rosie, thank you for your wonderful comments. You are always welcome here and into our little garden, which means so much to us. We no longer want to be doing too much on these gloriously sunny days, rather it is time for us to stop and think about how much we have! The temperature is around 20c today and with little wind, all I want to do today is relax (tomorrow, we’re off on a day long course of printing, monoprint, and using Japanese Chine Colle (?) which will be a challenge for us). Wishing you a wonderful summer. 🤗🌹😊
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Beautiful artwork and poem! Really thoughtful.
Thank you, Anna, for your wonderful words. 🤗💌
A treasure trove of a poem, Ashley! 💕
Thank you Cindy for your lovely comments. Have a great week ahead. 🤗😊
Ashley, love that art piece on its own merits, but the poem that goes with it really sets it off.
Happy Earth Day!
Nan
Dear Nan, thank you for your wonderful comments. 🤗😊
Magnificent verse and art, Ashley. There is tenderness and truth in your words, and a message for us all: our treasure lies within, both in ourselves and our earth. It’s a wonderful message to begin my day. Well done, my friend. 😊🌳🌏
Dear Mike, thank you for your wonderful comments. If I can match images and words, it is a great joy, especially regarding our home. Your words, and those of others here, give me great encouragement. Thank you my friend 🤗🙏