Sometimes happiness comes under the most unexpected of circumstances.

Plants Grow…

Posted: May 18th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: challenges | Tags: , | 13 Comments »

9 Months Later

In dirt lots, through concrete cracks

 

On highway overpasses, choked with fumes

 

Plants don’t perceive barriers. They grow

 

Subtly, silently, lushly, without a complaint

 

In the most inhospitable of environments

 

Demonstrating beauty amidst the barren landscapes

 

Grace in the face of adversity

 

People are like that too, yet…

 

We just have to remember that.

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It has been many months since I have participated in Six Word Fridays. I miss it. I have grown so much in my new life in Boston, and hopefully I can share my experiences with you again in the near future.  PS. Next up is six weeks in Madrid!

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13 Comments on “Plants Grow…”

  1. 1 Mel Gallant said at 9:20 am on May 18th, 2012:

    Molly! It’s been a while. Just saw your comment on my post – thank you. I love the message you give here. We all have that grace, that strength of perseverance. We just need to believe it. Believe in ourselves.

    Happy weekend!
    Mel Gallant recently posted..Six Word Fridays: Grow

  2. 2 amy said at 9:20 am on May 18th, 2012:

    well done my dear. xo

  3. 3 Molly Monet said at 9:24 am on May 18th, 2012:

    Mel- Yes, or we just have to stop thinking and controlling and just let ourselves grow.

  4. 4 Amy Gutman said at 9:27 am on May 18th, 2012:

    Yay for six weeks in Madrid! Can’t wait to read about that upcoming chapter in your ongoing adventures.
    Amy Gutman recently posted..Travels in Plan B Nation: 3 years, 5 lessons

  5. 5 Sara said at 10:15 am on May 18th, 2012:

    You have been missed!!

    The last two months have been all about adversity. Strangely enough I feel more confident in who I am as a woman, mother, and wife than ever before.
    Sara recently posted..Six Word Fridays: Grow

  6. 6 Molly Monet said at 10:51 am on May 18th, 2012:

    Sara-

    Glad to hear it! It’s great to reconnect.

  7. 7 Ayala said at 11:18 am on May 18th, 2012:

    We just have to keep growing :) I hope you have an amazing trip !

  8. 8 Adrienne said at 11:20 am on May 18th, 2012:

    Glad you’re back with your six word buds! This is one of my favorite things about spring…is watching things find life in places that I just think no – it’s not possible!! I literally stop, stare, marvel and reflect on how possible life is – how full of the possible!!
    Adrienne recently posted..New Eyes

  9. 9 Molly Monet said at 11:36 am on May 18th, 2012:

    Adrienne-

    Me too! Especially in New England where the winters are usually so harsh. I just want to soak it up no matter where I find it! And isn’t possibility what makes life such a pleasure?

  10. 10 Colleen said at 1:28 pm on May 18th, 2012:

    I just posted my six words for the first time in a long time today too!
    I’ve missed it! And all of you!
    I had no idea you were now here in the Boston area. Welcome!
    Finally some nice springtime weather!

    Love the post. You’re words are always so descriptive and wise.
    Colleen recently posted..For My Little Sprouts

  11. 11 Robin said at 1:40 pm on May 18th, 2012:

    This poem is so beautiful! Great metaphor, lovely rhythm. And a beautiful photo, too. So very lovely!
    Robin recently posted..Death’s Gardener

  12. 12 pattisj said at 10:42 pm on May 18th, 2012:

    Nice to meet you. :) Enjoy Madrid! Hope you’ll share some of it with us. Enjoyed your poem. I was intrigued to see greenery growing through the facade of some of the historic buildings in Savannah last year.
    pattisj recently posted..Six Word Friday–Grow

  13. 13 Melissa said at 2:12 am on May 19th, 2012:

    Growth where we least expect it.
    In ourselves, as in the world!

    So nice to see you! :D
    Melissa recently posted..six words: grow

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