Paint Chips On The Shore

Peeling Paint

What does that make you think of?

Something old, 
worn, needing repair?

I am often enamored with aged, 
found objects, 
that are still hanging on.

We all know that beauty 

is in the eye of the beholder,

and what I found this afternoon,

truly caught my eye and gave me goosebumps.

Pattern, swirls, grit, chips, splinters

all came together to create 

a thing of beauty in my eyes!

What I saw in color and shape,

made me think of the ocean,

a beach, and waves of water.

 Ocean foam popping 

and bubbling on the beach?

 The front porch of a very old home,

weathered by sun, wind and rain - 

displayed a wonderful show of movement!

Did you see the scattered seashells

or maybe they are beach pebbles?

 Each day, more paint loses its grip

and more wood is exposed.

 Puddles and ocean swirls?

 Sunset over the water?

 The process is lengthy,

but creates a gorgeous,

time worn appearance!

 Lapping waves?

White caps perhaps?

The perfect weather-worn beach cottage?

Nope, just a quaint older home 

in my community

 at least 7 hours from any beach.

It is what I see
 that is important!

 

Beauty is everywhere!

As I gingerly walked across the porch,

the paint literally crunched and crumbled

 under my feet,

it was just like walking across 

squeaky beach sand!

Such a treat to see

 and hear and appreciate 

this gift of time and place!

Live Your Authentic Life - Be the Real You!

Blessings,

Martha