Patchwork Cow
by Joyce Dickens
Title
Patchwork Cow
Artist
Joyce Dickens
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art/photography
Description
Patchwork Cow
There was pink, turquoise, yellow, green, red, purple, and blue
With each rose that she ate, this patchwork cow would Moooo.
She used to be black and white, but one day to her delight
She ate a rose and her colors changed from her head to her toes.
My rose garden was now history, but I forgave the cow because this was such a mystery.
As she stood in what was my beautiful flower bed, the night sky began to turn red, red, red.
The green grass turned bright yellow, and the more roses she ate,
My beautiful cow became very mellow.
She now has a smile, this cow of mine; and I have decided to call her Patches .
I keep her in the garden with the help of a gate with many latches.
I plant new roses for my colorful patchwork cow to keep her colors bright.
During the daytime Patches sleeps, and only eats the roses during the night.
�2013 Joyce Dickens My work does not belong to the public domain; please respect copyrights - this work is copyright registered and protected...
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Thank you to Jane Small for the idea.....
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August 31st, 2013
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Comments (44)
Beverly Guilliams
This is sooooo awesome, one of my favorite my friend....and the story tops them all.....Awesome for any child....v./f....Guess what Best Cow I have ever seen...And I grow up on a farm haha
Joyce Dickens replied:
That is a pretty awesome compliment Beverly; thank you so much....so thrilled that you have enjoyed the story as well - I had so much fun creating this one :-)
Nava Jo Thompson
Joyce----I remember this patchwork cow and your charming, charming story----please do a little book---we need it for our two granddaughters---age 2 and 5! :) The cow could be here and there---swinging in a swing---or with water can watering the garden---she could have a bonnet on---etc. You have the story-----it is cute!
Joyce Dickens replied:
Hi Nava, well I did write the children's story but couldn't afford to have it published - maybe someday...as I was trying to save money to move, etc. it seemed out of reach at the time - thank you for your awesome appreciation and support of my work - you are an angel and a dear friend! jd
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Your short story is too good and quite imaginary.In my garden also the cow eats roses,if gate is open by chance.I like your colorful cow.
Joyce Dickens replied:
lol...so happy you enjoyed Anand.....thanks for taking the time to come back and read it - jd
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Cow in wonderful colors.Fantastic concept. Love this patches.L/F
Joyce Dickens replied:
Anand, thank you so much; so happy you are enjoying - hope you got a chance to read the short story also :-)
Juergen Roth
So awesome Joyce ~ love it! My best, Juergen
Joyce Dickens replied:
Juergen, I had so much fun with this image and the little story; thank you from my heart! jd
Debbie Portwood
What a fun and colorful cow, Great story! v.f
Joyce Dickens replied:
Hi Debbie, so happy you are enjoying my little story and the image to go with.....I have a childrens book in the works with more images, etc. but am having trouble finding a publisher (that I can afford)....jd
I J T SON OF JESUS
Creative art work, fabulous colors combination and very pretty composition. Voted.
Jane Small
Joyce,after the sad little bird,I had to come back to this happy story and your wonderful cow.I love it so much every time!
Joyce Dickens replied:
lol....thank you Jane; I am beginning to really like this one also.....it does seem to grow on you :-)
Deb Halloran
What a talent you have my friend. This should indeed be a children's book..I can just see their little faces light up while trying to name all of the colors in this patchwork cow....what a delight that would be. Excellent work of art and the poem is wonderful. I love everything about this..well done! v/f
Joyce Dickens replied:
Deb, I am so honored by your lovely compliment....I had a blast with this one, but then when I was done, I wasn't happy with it - kept going back to it for a few days, and each time I liked it just a little more and finally decided it should be uploaded.....I am thrilled that you are enjoying it and am considering the book.....sometime.... lol xoxo Joyce
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
What a fun and bright presentation Joyce! We Voted! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Val Arie
I am so glad you did! Such a fun cow and poem! fv
Joyce Dickens replied:
Val, thank you my friend.....now, I am glad I did also ;-) - thank you for the awesome appreciation! jd
Lianne Schneider
Ah what a whimsical image Joyce - just as delightful as can be! And the poem - just fabulous hon!! Love, love, love it!! F/V S G
Sharon Burger
you have put a big smile on my face with the wonderful patchwork cow and the sweet story of how she became so.. this needs to be a childrens book.. Lily would so love this Joyce !! v/f//fb/g+
Joyce Dickens replied:
Oh my goodness Sharon, between you and Nava I am going to have create a childrens book with this as the base image.....I have created a few others in anticipation of a book, but it will take some time.....not enough hours in a day.....your are so sweet and generous with your lovely compliments my friend - thank you from my heart! Joyce
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