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the blue thread of jOy
arrives on the wings of dawn
worries fall like rain
carved plaster, acrylic paint, neocolor II wax pastels
haiku my heart begins before dawn....
as skies around our world erupt in renewal,
light, and song.
welcome to this day,
to joy and reunion and the sharing of perfect words that always serve
to tie our hearts, one to the other.
you make the world as right as rain.
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I love your bluebirds...who truly bring me joy! Such beautiful paintings and words this week, as we begin to experience our beloved monsoons.
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | July 07, 2011 at 10:21 PM
oh my, my... i do love these blue birds, and these green leaves, and this pink background...
joy, joy...
xoxo
Posted by: lynne | July 07, 2011 at 11:42 PM
Goodmorning Rebecca.. what a wonderful way to wake up - see those beautiful blue birds and read your haiku! Friday's have become very special to me! I'm not ready to publish my haiku/blogpost yet (I need coffeeeee....) but you'll see it coming later in the day. Enjoy your weekend dear one!
Posted by: Marit | July 07, 2011 at 11:47 PM
I have only the vaguest notion of what lies ahead today, but this sweet haiku and these bright bluebirds certainly push things in the right direction! xox
Posted by: Gloria Y | July 08, 2011 at 12:31 AM
A very Happy Hello to you Rebecca... its Friday... I didn't know you had beautiful pictures of birds here.. what a coincidence today I turned into a bird and wrote... a haikued poem.. something that poured out like rain from the deepest corners of my inner space where perhaps clouds of doubts melted.. thanks for being so inspiring..
Waiting for your blessings.. RS :)
Posted by: Ramesh Sood | July 08, 2011 at 12:33 AM
Such bold, beautiful, and vibrant colors! Lifts the spirits along with these encouraging words! Have a wonderful weekend! Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | July 08, 2011 at 02:47 AM
You are always such a joy. Thanks for another wonderful post.
Best wishes, Boonie
Posted by: Boonie | July 08, 2011 at 05:41 AM
I see the joy has spread into today as well, from early on ! How wonderful !
Much gratitude to you and for you, Beautiful Rebecca, for bringing us together in this creative and loving way each week.
Love and light !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | July 08, 2011 at 06:15 AM
The neocolors on the plaster!!!
brilliant!
I was inspired this morning to add another bit haiku....for you
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | July 08, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Great looking plaster blue birdies!! And always a inspired haiku!!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | July 08, 2011 at 07:08 AM
dearest...
popping in to say 'hello', and that i have yet to receive an address for my shrine...?
xo
Posted by: adrienne | July 08, 2011 at 08:17 AM
The bluebirds leave me breathless!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | July 08, 2011 at 08:17 AM
I think I might try a bit of plaster and carving myself, it seems the perfect occupation on a rainy day!
Sue x
Posted by: Sue Fox | July 08, 2011 at 08:25 AM
Yes! Welcome to this day. Your pink sky and bluebirds greeting haiku my heart.
My love to you <3
Posted by: gemma | July 08, 2011 at 08:44 AM
Beautiful art and I love your bright colors! I like the comfort of worries falling that come from this haiku.
Posted by: Rachel | July 08, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Beautiful bluebirds ... such joy it gives!
Posted by: missing moments | July 08, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Worries fall like rain ..... I love that :)
Posted by: Kim A. | July 08, 2011 at 10:59 AM
once again, I found time to use little words, big pictures and haiku LOVE. I love your paintings, your heart and all of YOU
Posted by: encore...please of please | July 08, 2011 at 03:00 PM
Oh my it just struck me, and I am not a religious person in the usual way, but I think you are ministering to us in a way with what you write and share. This is the church of Rebecca, a place to take solace and be calm and thoughtful in a chaotic world. Right? I do find peace here when I come so why not? Thank you.
Posted by: jenny | July 08, 2011 at 05:23 PM
The Church of Rebecca. I like that. I love this haiku and your art work. So bright and cheery. I love oil pastels but have never tried the ones you mention. I'm off to see what the difference is. Thanks for all you do for all of us.
Posted by: Fran aka Redondowriter | July 08, 2011 at 05:53 PM
Beautiful haiku -- I'm reading on Friday night and enjoying the blue --
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 08, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Rebecca,
This is the most beautiful offering. I am reminded of a lovely myth of the bluebird of happiness upon seeing your beautiful work here. I am trying to ignore the pounding of workmen in and around my apartment building, but your bluebirds seem to do the trick. Rebecca these are simply divine. I can find no other word to describe them. They came directly from your soul. Birds are always spirit avatars in my opinion. Beautiful! I posted late but I worked hard on it despite all the chaos in my life recently. Hope you like it.
Love,
Noelle
Posted by: Noelle | July 09, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Exquisite, Rebecca~ I love this haiku of the bluebird beckoning us at dawn, the first rays of the sun... and later the bluebirds fluttering down like drops of rain dissipating our worries. The colors, Rouault outlining, and the texture are so glorious... You have outdone yourself, as usual! xo
Posted by: Margaret | July 09, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Hello Rebecca and all the friends on HMH... do visit to see my 300th post.. a poem, a fourliner verse and indeed th epoem that flowed for the occasion.. hope I have done justice.. regards..
Posted by: Ramesh Sood | July 09, 2011 at 10:34 PM
This is thus far my favorite of your plaster works....you paint the colors of your landscape.
Posted by: sharon furner | July 11, 2011 at 07:02 AM
I love your works. Your birds are astounding and lovely. I love the bright and vibrant colors. Beautiful work.
Posted by: Shelley Whiting | July 11, 2011 at 08:50 PM