Three pairs of teacups
Or is it two pairs of three?
Waiting for loving hands
Or is it more a mystery?
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A pair of pictures
One dark and one light
An ominous warning?
Or a universe’s insight?
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A lone vase
Filled with branches reaching
The seated figure
Meditating or teaching?
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The elegant teapot
In front of the chair
In front of that wall
Of hope or despair?
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Our eyes’ observation
And mind’s interpretation
Won’t know the artist’s intention
Just our own assertation
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Three pairs of teacups
Or two pairs of three
It only really matters
If we disagree

( For the visually challenged reader, the image shows a table set with six teacups, a teapot and a glass beaker. The wall at the back is adorned with oriental art and a flower arrangement)
I stole Sadje’s title for this poem for her “What do you see?” Picture Prompt #40. I love reading different responses to the same prompt. It just proves that we really do see things differently based on who we are: our experiences, preferences, points of view all contribute to our interpretation of the information from our senses.
Kate’s Friday Fun prompt – Pairs was the big contributor to my interpretation of Sadje’s prompt. If you remember your elementary math, the number 6 can be made by two different multiplication pairs: 6 and 1, 3 and 2. It doesn’t matter if you have 3 sets of 2 or 2 sets of 3, the result is the same. This is called the Commutative Property and it holds true for addition, as well as, multiplication. (Who said you don’t need math if you’re going to be a poet?!)
With all the different opinions going around about school reopening, I always check to see who the opinion is coming from. Opinions from teachers, especially those who are also parents, have a lot more weight than opinions from politicians or even administrators who don’t have as much at stake. Everyone thinks or feels they are doing what is best for the children – from their point of view.
We have to make a decision about whether to send our kids back to school this week and it’s not getting easier. Writers – if you have sent your child(ren) back to school, what factored into your decision? How was it for the kids? What safety measures did your school take? Do you prefer 2×3 or 3×2?
Anyone who can see the future by reading tea leaves, please chime in as well!
©️ 2020 iido
It’s all a matter of perspective!
Thanks for including my prompt in your poem.
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You’re most welcome! I missed last week unfortunately, but glad I was able to participate this week. I really do enjoy reading other people’s take on your picture prompts. Thank you for the inspiration!
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You’re welcome my friend
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really love your poem!
We most certainly see/interpret things very differently according to our experiences and outlook. That quandary between the 3×2 or 2×3 alerts us to your confusion of this significant decision .. follow your heart!
my thoughts and prayers are with you … if in doubt Don’t ❤
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Wise words Aunty Kate! I’m leaning towards that decision. With flu season coming up, as well, this seems like the safest choice. Don’t need to be worried about a pair of viruses! Hope you’re doing well! Love your photos of all the wildlife! So many colorful creatures in your neck of the woods!
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lol love that word play on ‘neck’ yep I totally enjoyed it so felt others might need a cheer up too ❤
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Enjoyed your distinctive take on the picture.
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Brilliant
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Thanks so much!
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So true, life is all about perspective.
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So it is! Thank you for your insightful comment!
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My pleasure 🌻
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Irma, I just love this one and your play on ‘pair’! Thanks for refreshing elementary maths. 😀
You will surely decide what’s best.
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Thanks for the vote of confidence. Our deadline is next week!
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A very creative take on the photo! Love it! Shows how our perspective changes everything. Too bad folk in the divide can’t see that!
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Clever stuff!
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Thanks! I have these moments! 😁
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You certainly do!
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