Sunday, May 3, 2009

All Curled Up



Like a locket of hair, a ringlet curl tickling a soft cheek.

Like a seahorse tail, curling and unfurling as it dances and enchants.

Like a winding hidden lane, cozy amongst the trees, enticing the wanderer to see what's around the next bend...and the next...

Like the head of a cello, its beautiful curvature swaying to a haunting melody.

Like the trunk of a baby elephant, curiously exploring its new sensory world.

Like a breaking wave, its thunderous echo calling to the sea birds overhead, spiraling above as though lost in an airy whirlpool.

Like sweet pea vines and butterfly tongues. And toes curled as they touch down on a carpet of dewy grass.

Can you curl your tongue?
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15 comments:

  1. d smith kaich jonesMay 3, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Oh my! How do you do that? Yes, like all of those! And yes, I can curl my tongue. I giggle as I catch myself doing just that in the mirror next to me.

    :) Debi

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  2. bethMay 3, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    no...but I do curl my toes and my hubby comments on it all the time and I never even notice I'm doing it !!!

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  3. daisiesMay 4, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    so much beauty :-) and yes, i can i can :-)

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  4. georgia b.May 4, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    stunning!

    (oddly, yes--i can curly my tongue)
    :)

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  5. Relyn LawsonMay 5, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I was all set to work hard to find a beautiful curl you hadn't mentioned. Then, I ended up laughing at your question. Yes, I can curl my tongue. I can make a three leaf clover with it, too. Can you?

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  6. polonaMay 5, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    yes i can :)

    and so many soft curves gently touching the senses...

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  7. LubnaMay 6, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    My favourite is a happy wagging curly tail of a doggie.

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  8. Márcia CobarMay 6, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Wonderful pictures!!!
    Rgds
    Márcia

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  9. ToniMay 6, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    I don't know how you do it, coming up with these written visuals, but I see each of these in your photo. Beautiful post, as always.

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  10. MarcieMay 7, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Can't say that I can curl my tongue..but I'm certainly enjoying the curls in these images. Exquisite beauty..paired with equally beautiful words.

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  11. AnonymousMay 8, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    stunning images!
    i have my tongue and my toes curled as i write this, and the curls in my hair coming into my eyes.

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  12. GillMay 8, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Sigh, a breaking wave.
    Your photos are glorious. And no, cannot curl the tongue.

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  13. robin birdMay 10, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    i can only curl my tongue on the inside of my mouth with the help of my teeth :) 9 looked at and read this post from my reader when you first posted it and felt calmed and delighted at your presence in the world.
    thank you for your loving thoughts and care my dear friend.
    xoxoxox to you

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  14. madelynMay 12, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    yes i can indeeeeed!

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  15. Craftsman of lightMay 13, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Writing poetry about curls....

    Can my tongue curl.
    Well,it depends where it is...maybe around a bonbon ;)

    j

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