Lulu’s Musings….

Weaving together the threads of life

A Hidden Jack


What is this in the place where flowers bloom and dahlias wait their turn?

A weed perchance, its leaves an oversized green?

It must come out, but wait, there is something hiding there,

something I have not seen before.  

I lift its head and experience a sense of familiarity.

I look and think, and then I know.  It is the same image as in one of my favorite Georgia O’Keeffe series called Jack-in-the-Pulpit which she painted in the early 1930’s.

Do you think she saw what I am seeing?

 Did she stumble upon it by accident? 

Did she know what surprise this big leafed plant held in secret?

Oh, how she captured this hidden wonder and made it come alive for all those who may never see.

Joining This Week in My Garden,  Outdoor Wednesday and Alphabet Thursday‘s letter  J

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lulu

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28 responses to “A Hidden Jack”

  1. Sylvia Avatar
    Sylvia

    There stands a little man in the deep dark woods
    He wears a purple cloak and a small black hood
    Do you see him standing there in the cloak he likes to wear
    Do you see him standing in the deep dark woods.

    He stands there on one leg bending to and fro
    And all that he can do is to stand and grow
    Do you see him standing there silently without a care
    Do you see him standing in the deep dark woods.

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    1. lulu Avatar
      lulu

      Love this and haven’t thought of those words for years!

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  2. Liz @ Sit With Me In My Garden Avatar
    Liz @ Sit With Me In My Garden

    Love it! We have some in the woods near us but they are a lot lighter, more white. They are a unique flower for sure!

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  3. Faythe @ GrammyMouseTails Avatar
    Faythe @ GrammyMouseTails

    How lucky to find one of these beauties! I re-planted some of my wildflower areas this year, but the weather is not cooperating 😦 all I see is lots of weeds. Even my normal regulars (many are not wild) are not doing well this year. My first visit, stopping over from Candy’s party.

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  4. Shannon Olson Avatar
    Shannon Olson

    that is beautiful, I have never seen one!

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  5. Jenny Matlock Avatar
    Jenny Matlock

    I always loved finding them in the woods of Ohio!

    They are so ethereal looking…just fascinating plants and blooms.

    Thanks for a jewel of a link this week.

    A+

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  6. Candy @ The Little Round Table Avatar
    Candy @ The Little Round Table

    Lovely, just lovely! What a wonderful hidden surprise ad a bit of Georgia O’Keefe too! YUM.

    Thanks so much for coming to the garden party,
    Candy

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  7. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    What a wonderful surprise to find in your garden! I love Geogia O’Keefe’s work~ What a delightful garden and J post! Glad you’re joining in the alphabet fun 🙂

    Good luck with your 15 tables~ I’m sure they will be creatively conceived & artistically executed!

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  8. Artie Avatar
    Artie

    Oooo, I’ve seen those before, but didn’t know what they were called! I’ve got to see about getting some of those for my garden! 🙂 I came by via Susan’s party, but I missed it myself. I took pics of my pergola all dressed up this afternoon (with the 2 hour lull in the rain), and I REALLY hope you’ll stop by and take a peak, and let me know what you think of the progress! 🙂
    xo,
    A

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  9. upinthecosmos Avatar
    upinthecosmos

    Fabulous…. I wish I had the patience to garden or grow things… or I should say the skill:-)

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  10. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    I love the Jack-in-the-pulpits! Mine have already finished blooming for the year.

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  11. Raw Thoughts And Feelings Avatar
    Raw Thoughts And Feelings

    Beautiful flower, and the painting is just fabulous..

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  12. Rocky Mountain Woman Avatar
    Rocky Mountain Woman

    Lovely capture!

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  13. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    By the way, the one you think is a weed I believe is an Elephant Ear and the leaves can actually get 2 foot across.

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      You’re right, the leaf does resemble an elephant ear but it’s actually the leaf that hides the jack-in-the-pulpit.

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  14. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    OK now I am REALLY confused. I wrote a reply, it came up as our blog not accidentally so I left my link for the paint splash, now it’s the only one showing… Anyway, I love your flowers and especially the Jack in the Pulpit. Hope you will come by and see my newest find. Blessings, Debbie

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  15. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    I’m not sure why the comment above went to my other blog…

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  16. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    Love your photos. The Jack in the Pulpit is amazing. I’m not sure they would survive Indiana winters but so nice to get to see them.Hope you will come by and see my newest find. Blessings, Debbie

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  17. lissa Avatar
    lissa

    Jack? Is that what they are? didn’t know that. learn something new today. thanks!

    I love Georgia O’Keeffe works especially the flower series.

    hope your day is sweet.

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  18. H Avatar
    H

    How lovely to have captured the whole unfurling of this beautiful flower 🙂

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  19. Judie Avatar
    Judie

    I love Georgia! Her museum in Santa Fe is so wonderful. I am new to your blog, and think it’s just COOL!!

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      Thanks, Judie. For me, anything Georgia is way cool.

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  20. Kathleen Avatar
    Kathleen

    There stands a little man in the deep dark woods,
    He has a purple head and a velvet hood.
    Do you see him standing there?
    Silently without a care.
    There stands a little man in the deep dark woods.

    Now that was from a long time ago! Thanks for the memory!
    I can remember that, but not where I put my keys!

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    1. Esther Hunter Avatar
      Esther Hunter

      Your “Jack in the Pulpit” is beautiful! My calla lillies, which look quite related to your “Jack”, are starting to bloom. I enjoy them so much.

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      1. Linda Lewis Avatar
        Linda Lewis

        I never thought about the calla lily and the jack-in-the-pulpit being related. Let’s check on that because there are similarities though the calla is not so timid about showing itself.

    2. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      Thanks, Kathleen, for the chuckle!

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    3. Suzanne McIntire Avatar
      Suzanne McIntire

      Hi, I am so happy to see the words to this song. I remember singing it in music at my elementary school in 1958. I remembered the first line, but that was all until now. I did remember the music teacher saying it was a song about a jack-in-the-pulpit. You just made my day!!!

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  21. Greenearth Avatar
    Greenearth

    Love Georgia O’Keeffe’s work, beautiful.

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