Two mysterious drawings appeared in our letter box this morning. They weren’t wrapped in any way, just slightly bent to fit in the newspaper slot, with no clue as to who left them or who the artist is. They’re on quarto-size card (slightly smaller than A4) and glossily etched on a black background.
The subjects are fantastical – fairies, plants, insects, an owl, and a mouse. Does anyone recognise them? It’s all a mystery!
The more I look at them the more intrigued I am, and I’d love to have an explanation. The next assignment for my poetry group is to write an ekphrastic poem, i.e. one that addresses a work of art. Perhaps one of these drawings can be my inspiration?
Perhaps these pictures strangely sent
may be ekphrastically meant
Ruth's Reflections 
Sounds as if someone got the wrong letterbox? I wonder if one of your neighbours has missed receiving a gift.
Meanwhile, what a great provocation for a poem!
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They would not be suitable for our immediate neighbours.
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wonder if you were meant to get them, or were put in the wrong box. but arent they lovely?
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It’s unlikely they were put in the wrong box – there are only two other dwellings in this block, and neither of them would be likely recipients.
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thinking if the owner does not come forward do you have a Community newspaper… put a message in and see who responds> dont you love mysteries!
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We do have a local newsletter, but only once a month. I think I’ll just assume they are meant for me, and enjoy them.
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How very intriguing! Perhaps your cottage just looks like the kind of place where fairies and mysterious creatures would dwell 😊
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That could well be so!
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