Journey to Ukazoo
Slide 30: “Strolling Lawn Vases”
With Passport in hand I crossed the Border into Canada. By Wednesday, I made my way to an Inn in Saguenay, Quebec. I was offered advice from a recent acquaintance to brush up on my French, qui, heureusement, je l’ai fait (which, fortunately, I have done so).
On Thursday a delightful group of fellow artists from the U.S. checked in and I was invited to join them for a day of art activities and an evening of pleasant conversations by the fireplace.
Yesterday, the day before I was to depart for Maine, I spotted an excellent mystery book in the B&B’s Library. With only one full day to read it, I resigned myself to the front porch to start and finish the story before my head hit the pillow later that night. Engaged in the “who-done-it”, I was periodically aware of a procession of activity in front of the inn. I did take one picture of Three Strolling Vases and noted the rest on an index card. And this is what I saw.
On my first completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
An alligator beside a Maple tree.
There he sat, with fork and knife, staring at me.
On my second completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
2 Running Shoes.
Searching left and right for a couple of feet before turning into a yard.
On my third completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
3 Strolling Vases.
Out for some shopping, and afterwards a well deserved drink.
On my fourth completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
4 Calling Cards.
Signaling they were roaming the area for a phone.
On my fifth completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
5 Spelling Bees’.
Looking to wheel and deal before buying a vowel.
On my sixth completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
6 Walking Sticks.
Discussing politicians, who sought their unwavering support.
On my seventh completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
7 Jumping Beans.
Even wearing heavy coats, they looked a little chilly.
On my eight completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
8 Smoking Jackets.
Reading posted warning signs of dangers ahead.
On my ninth completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
9 Butterflies flying.
Spreading out, they melted away into the sunset.
On my tenth completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
10 Leaping Lizards.
Ecstatic, over someone finally adopting a little Ann Arbor girl.
On my eleventh completed chapter, I just looked up to see,
11 Wandering Radio Waves.
Creating a soft breeze with their frequency.
On my twelfth and final chapter, I just looked up to see,
12 Mummers strumming.
Brilliantly in unison, practicing for an upcoming New Years Day Parade.
Today, as I leave to continue my journey to Ukazoo, I make sure I wish all a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful Holiday season. As for the Alligator, he was satisfied with the 1/2 a ham sandwich, potato salad, and chocolate chip cookies I shared with him.
Art notes:
All images and text are copyright Craig L Haupt
Postings of “Journey to Ukazoo” Slides are every Monday Evening.
New arrivals to the “Journey” please see Slide One for a brief synopsis.
Opening Art Reception, Saturday, March 15th, 2014, 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., at Ukazoo Book Store Towson, MD
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Craig L Haupt 