Brilliant, splashing, riotous colors of Marimekko fabric,
Morphed into whimsical toys, bags, & more;
Bold with bright visual energy —
Truly, it made me want to dance.
When I was a kid, I used to dance in grocery store aisles.
What else was that omnipresent music for?
Mama would tell me to “stop that!”.
Sometimes I could.
I love going to Margaret’s “Banbury Cross”.
The well-ordered showroom
Is a feast of color.
It’s a welcome bright spot in greyness of this time of year.
I’m trying hard to open my eyes — and ears.
(I’ll add, to open my heart,)
To bright spots.
Some have big sounds and color,
Some a quiet gentleness that nearly matches the grey.
Still — there they are.
Limerick:
On days that I hurriedly move through,
I seldom will notice the real view.
When I open “me”,
To take time, I’ll see
Bright spots to lighten up a greyish hue.
Hugs,
Lin
I love all the colors of the fabrics! I ended up looking up what Marimekko fabrics are, and it makes sense that it’s Finnish and in Minnesota! They are so much fun.
Does Margaret have a website? Just wondering.
I hope you and Bob are well as the days are getting shorter!
Blessings,
Margaret
Here is the Banbury Cross Store website: https://sites.google.com/view/banburyworld or Banburyworld.com