It all started as I descended
and quietly ambled down every street
and crossed every bridge
that has inspired countless artists and writers to
that has inspired countless artists and writers to
capture the
MAGIC.
The ghosts on the walls that have shadowed millions of
travelers
whispered to ME
and wisked me up towards my imagination
to surface as a child again.
Then it finally happened to me.
The ghosts on the walls that have shadowed millions of
travelers
whispered to ME
and wisked me up towards my imagination
to surface as a child again.
I was smitten
and since then
my FOLIES
have been kept still in the drawer of my mind
and since then
my FOLIES
have been kept still in the drawer of my mind
BUT are now doodled on paper
as my vision of a crooked little Parisian street
unfolds
unfolds
into
An old street in Paris, Rue de Sainte
Honoré
Honoré
remains the most famous street still to
this day
for boasting the most elegant boutiques
in town
to find the loveliest hat
or silk gown.
And there a most famous couturier
has a quirky assistant, I have to say
for he is a scrappy and shaggy monsieur
with button eyes and an uncanny allure
with floppy ears and a certain knack
for knowing who's buying
his name is Balzac.
has a quirky assistant, I have to say
for he is a scrappy and shaggy monsieur
with button eyes and an uncanny allure
with floppy ears and a certain knack
for knowing who's buying
his name is Balzac.
He hoots and he whistles and warns his
patron
his master and keeper, Monsieur Bergeron
who comes and who goes and who browses
and buys
for nothing escapes his scrupulous brown
eyes!
So if you desire a Bergeron brand
you better be serious to pay on demand
and upon leaving this famous salon
please kindly say , "Merci Monsieur
Bergeron!
patron
his master and keeper, Monsieur Bergeron
who comes and who goes and who browses
and buys
for nothing escapes his scrupulous brown
eyes!
So if you desire a Bergeron brand
you better be serious to pay on demand
and upon leaving this famous salon
please kindly say , "Merci Monsieur
Bergeron!
And do not forget to say a "Merci"
to Monsieur Balzac or else you will see
his teeth sinking into your favorite
shoes
"Give me attention, or this you shall
lose!"
to Monsieur Balzac or else you will see
his teeth sinking into your favorite
shoes
"Give me attention, or this you shall
lose!"
As was his routine at the end of the day
Monsieur Balzac wanted to wander and play
in and around all the Parisian parks
The Tuileries was one of his favorite
landmarks.
He'd putt-putt his way in his little
machine
all shiny and bright and incredibly
clean.
Once he would get there he'd frolic and
stray
on the grounds of the park he would
spend all the day
exploring and looking for something
brand new to tear or to sniff or devour
and chew
until he met up with a certain artiste
who happened to spot him with
l'accordioniste
"Ce chien est charmant, vachement
rigolo!"
he cried out in French and named him
Toto.
Monsieur Balzac wanted to wander and play
in and around all the Parisian parks
The Tuileries was one of his favorite
landmarks.
He'd putt-putt his way in his little
machine
all shiny and bright and incredibly
clean.
Once he would get there he'd frolic and
stray
on the grounds of the park he would
spend all the day
exploring and looking for something
brand new to tear or to sniff or devour
and chew
until he met up with a certain artiste
who happened to spot him with
l'accordioniste
"Ce chien est charmant, vachement
rigolo!"
he cried out in French and named him
Toto.
For Balzac smirked incessantly with his
famous grimace
like the artiste's main character in his
book called Audace!
They made their acquaintances one
afternoon
and every night since by the bright
Paris moon
famous grimace
like the artiste's main character in his
book called Audace!
They made their acquaintances one
afternoon
and every night since by the bright
Paris moon
they read the adventures of
Toto the great
so much that Balzac was to meet an odd
fate
for his link to Toto was incredibly
strange
that he suddenly found himself totally
changed
his fur had a feeling like no other "boy"
Can you guess what had happened? He
turned into a
Toto the great
so much that Balzac was to meet an odd
fate
for his link to Toto was incredibly
strange
that he suddenly found himself totally
changed
his fur had a feeling like no other "boy"
Can you guess what had happened? He
turned into a
toy!
The artiste would read from his book to
the crowd
while Balzac charmed the children, oh
how he was proud
that everyone loved him and stroked his
ruff fur
however he couldn't utter one GRRRRR!
There he stood helpless but loved
nonetheless
but how he had wanted to get out of this
mess!
The artiste would read from his book to
the crowd
while Balzac charmed the children, oh
how he was proud
that everyone loved him and stroked his
ruff fur
however he couldn't utter one GRRRRR!
There he stood helpless but loved
nonetheless
but how he had wanted to get out of this
mess!
Meanwhile back at the famous boutique
M. Bergeron and his fashionable clique
continued their fashion shows hugging
and kissing
until Madame Choufleur said, "C'est
bizarre, something's missing!"
M. Bergeron and his fashionable clique
continued their fashion shows hugging
and kissing
until Madame Choufleur said, "C'est
bizarre, something's missing!"
Voilà!" She cried out! "I know what's
not right!
it's that scamp named Balzac, he's been
out of our sight!
Gone is the biting, the growling and
stares
nobody liked him, nobody cares!"
But M. Bergeron wondered where he had
been
while the crowd said, "Tant mieux! and
good riddance to him!
not right!
it's that scamp named Balzac, he's been
out of our sight!
Gone is the biting, the growling and
stares
nobody liked him, nobody cares!"
But M. Bergeron wondered where he had
been
while the crowd said, "Tant mieux! and
good riddance to him!
“Now we can show off our beautiful works
without his ridiculous manies and
quirks!"
However Balzac was enjoying success
the children had loved him in spite of
this mess
for he was Toto, their hero, their
friend,
who in every adventure was good to the
end.
without his ridiculous manies and
quirks!"
However Balzac was enjoying success
the children had loved him in spite of
this mess
for he was Toto, their hero, their
friend,
who in every adventure was good to the
end.
However one evening upon his large bed
Toto or Balzac got it into his head
to wish to become the dog he had been
to be totally transformed, without and
within.
The children had hugged him so much he
was stained
he needed a wash, so once he was trained
to go get his towel and a bar of savon
he got a hot bath from l'artiste de Lyon.
So in order to see what followed this
scene
you must turn the page to see what I mean
for now he was back in his own curly fur
growling and yapping with each single GRRRR...
He loved being real again in his skin
but will he be loved without and within
by all the young children and Monsieur
Bergeron
his master and keeper and famous patron?
Balzac’s transformation resulted in this
that when you are loved and sincerely
missed
missed
your heart becomes real and rien can
compare
compare
to the love that you give and the love
that you share.
that you share.
Good Night Sweet Prince
and to Paris I say...
Now take a stroll throughout the week
(due to Blogger having technical difficulties)
(due to Blogger having technical difficulties)
and get a TOTALLY DIFFERENT view of this
MAGNIFICENT CITY
from these wonderful vantage points at:
MAGNIFICENT CITY
from these wonderful vantage points at:
Nancy from Fête et Fleur
Violet from Create Beauty
Lynn from Adorn
Rosie with Roses and Rutabagas
Deb at Sparkling Scrapbooks
Penny with Angelsdoor
Christie from Grammy's House: A Quaint Victorian Cottage
Gigi from Going Glam with Gigi
Debi at Romancing the Home
Ruben from Rattus Scribus
Rayanne with A Lovely Thought
Anne from Bird Like
Kristin from Page of Inspiration
Koralee from Bluebird Notes
Deborah with With All My Heart
Stacy with Style Addict Mom
Mimi with Bonjour Romance
Suzanne from Privet and Holly
Sarah with Hyachinths for the Soul
Emily from The French Hutch
Jackie with Once Upon a Fairyland
Cindy Swanson from Notes From the Keys of Life
Amy from This Wondrous Space This Faerytale Space
Maggie from Normandy Life
Tiff with Mrs. Tiff
Linda from Delight
Julie with Being Ruby
Julie at A Vintage Chic
Karen Harvey Cox from Scrapbook of Inspiration
Fine from Etoiles et Toiles de Fine Bessot
Martina from M'S Art Impressions
Carolyn from Draffin Bears Little Bear Studio
Jenny with Pleasant Places
Bela with Chá de Baunilha
Jo with My Grandma's Soul
Victoria from Green and White Garden
Brenda from Champagne and Macaroons
Maria from Calm Energy
Saskia from Join My Joy
Ann from St. Nicolas and Christmas All Year Long
Francis from By Surprise
Fifi from Fifi Flowers
Mapi from Mapi
Fee from Chipper Nelly
Marie from Classic Style in the City
Christie with Three Pixie Lane
Frances from Beautiful Interiors and 18th Century Style
Elaine from Cafe Chatelaine
Jacqueline from Purple Chocolate Home
Charlotta Ward at Space for Inspiration
Marsha at Splendorosa
Denise from Denise's Delights in Her Coffeeberry Cottage
Spencer at Bellamere Cottage
Ria from It's Me
Fay from A Melange et Moi
Karen from Art by Karena
Yvonne with La Petite Gallery
Megan from Once Upon a Canvas
Susan from A Work in Progress
Lynn from The Vintage Nest
Barbara from Moveable Feasts
Dzintra with Queen of the Armchair
Sherry from Country Wings in Phoenix
Heidi from Hi-d's Place
Libby at An Eye for Detail
Dawn at Quiddity 2
HAVE FUN!
And MERCI MILLE FOIS to all these participants; you will all be in the CHAPEAU for the drawing of a prize to be announced next week!
And MERCI MILLE FOIS to all these participants; you will all be in the CHAPEAU for the drawing of a prize to be announced next week!
All drawings and poetry, "Good Night Sweet Prince" by Anita Rivera
from Castles Crowns and Cottages 2010 ©
Photo Credits: Carousel shot via Going Glam with Gigi and Tumblr
Paris shots: Little Brown Pen
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