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Theology of Carrots

Posted on September 12, 2017 by robert okaji

Theology of Carrots

We hide our best
underground

plumed by ornamental
headpieces

allowing the wisdom
of taproots

to prosper
in darkness.

49 thoughts on “Theology of Carrots”

Wezzlehead on September 11, 2017 at 7:33 am said:

The humble, much under-valued carrot. About time its praises were sung more poetically.

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- robert okaji on September 11, 2017 at 10:43 am said:
  
  One of my favorite veggies! So easy to overlook.
  
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derrickjknight on September 11, 2017 at 8:34 am said:

Beautifully put

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- robert okaji on September 11, 2017 at 10:44 am said:
  
  Thank you, Derrick.
  
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Jessan Dunn Otis|Writer on September 11, 2017 at 9:00 am said:

Thanks, as always and again, Robert. 🙂

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- robert okaji on September 11, 2017 at 10:44 am said:
  
  Thank you, JDO!
  
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  - Jessan Dunn Otis|Writer on September 12, 2017 at 4:04 am said:
    
    You’re most welcome, RO!
    
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joanmocco on September 11, 2017 at 9:16 am said:

Very nice reflection.

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- robert okaji on September 11, 2017 at 10:44 am said:
  
  Thank you, Joan.
  
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The Bard on September 11, 2017 at 10:45 am said:

Oh that’s a good parallel!

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- robert okaji on September 11, 2017 at 11:05 am said:
  
  Thanks, Sudhanshu! The above, the below. 🙂
  
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Namita2017 on September 11, 2017 at 12:29 pm said:

Oh my, love this one!

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- robert okaji on September 11, 2017 at 1:17 pm said:
  
  Much appreciated. Thank you.
  
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ダニエル・シュネー on September 11, 2017 at 2:08 pm said:

Simple and to the point. This is really great!

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- robert okaji on September 11, 2017 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  Simple. That’s my middle name. Or close enough. 🙂
  
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  - ダニエル・シュネー on September 12, 2017 at 6:44 am said:
    
    Clarity is beauty… especially when infused with a tiny bit of mystery.
    
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MichaelStephenWills on September 11, 2017 at 2:24 pm said:

Ha ha clever, relevant and revealing. Most appreciated. Reminiscent of Odas elementales, Neruda. Thank You.

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- robert okaji on September 11, 2017 at 2:50 pm said:
  
  Thank you! Neruda’s odes are something to aspire to.
  
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Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog on September 11, 2017 at 5:02 pm said:

🙂 Their meaning is very deep!

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- robert okaji on September 11, 2017 at 8:20 pm said:
  
  Not to mention dark and underground!
  
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mahbuttitches on September 11, 2017 at 8:22 pm said:

This immediately made me think of the hidden song on TOOL’s Aenima. The song is called Disgustipated, and Maynard goes on for awhile about the holocaust of the carrots… I haven’t looked at a carrot the same since 🙂 Great poetry ❤

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- robert okaji on September 11, 2017 at 8:33 pm said:
  
  I don’t know the song. Thanks for pointing it out!
  
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Diana on September 11, 2017 at 8:43 pm said:

Entirely fabulous!

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- robert okaji on September 12, 2017 at 6:00 am said:
  
  Thanks, Diana!
  
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crow on September 11, 2017 at 10:12 pm said:

And then someone turns you into muffins.

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- robert okaji on September 12, 2017 at 6:00 am said:
  
  Or slaw. It’s tough being a carrot.
  
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ivors20 on September 11, 2017 at 10:24 pm said:

I never thought of my carrots being so deep and thoughtful. Shall even relish them more now….

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- robert okaji on September 12, 2017 at 6:01 am said:
  
  Mmm. Roasted carrots!
  
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  - ivors20 on September 12, 2017 at 6:13 am said:
    
    The bestest !
    
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simonfalk28 on September 12, 2017 at 2:24 am said:

The humble carrot is underestimated.

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- robert okaji on September 12, 2017 at 6:01 am said:
  
  And a bit subversive, I feel.
  
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Taranum on September 12, 2017 at 3:26 am said:

Wonderful!

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- robert okaji on September 12, 2017 at 6:02 am said:
  
  Thank you, Taranum.
  
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linnetmoss on September 12, 2017 at 5:24 am said:

Irresistible! Great title, too.

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- robert okaji on September 12, 2017 at 6:03 am said:
  
  Thanks, Linnet. Carrots are irresistible. 🥕🥕
  
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Kaz on September 12, 2017 at 11:30 pm said:

This is really lovely 🙂 I’d like to think we’re all like carrots, with some goodness and wisdom tucked away inside of us

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- robert okaji on September 13, 2017 at 9:15 am said:
  
  Thank you, Kaz. Sometimes I prefer the part of me that’s hidden underground. Other times, it’s okay to stand in the light.
  
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Carrie Birde on September 13, 2017 at 8:35 am said:

Gorgeous. So true. If only we were braver…! ❤

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- robert okaji on September 13, 2017 at 9:17 am said:
  
  A conundrum.
  
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Olga on September 13, 2017 at 11:36 pm said:

Loved this, Robert. So true with “allowing the wisdom of taproots” to guide us in life. ❤

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- robert okaji on September 14, 2017 at 5:41 am said:
  
  Thanks, Olga. There’s a lot to be said for taproots!
  
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jankeough11 on September 15, 2017 at 9:13 am said:

Love this. You really get to the root of things. My carrots thank you!

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- robert okaji on September 15, 2017 at 11:02 am said:
  
  Thanks, Jan. It’s a hard row to hoe… 🙂
  
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fromthefamilytable on September 16, 2017 at 4:20 pm said:

So simple
So deep
So fitting

Thanks

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- robert okaji on October 6, 2017 at 7:07 am said:
  
  Thank you, Darryl!
  
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Kathleen Rae on September 24, 2017 at 11:36 pm said:

Reblogged this on BLUE HYDRANGEAS and commented:
What gifts, talents, abilities and superpowers are you grateful for? Robert Okaji post “Theology of Carrots” makes offers simple clarity to the observation that so often we never let the world see our most amazing, authentic beautiful, creative, imaginative selves.

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- robert okaji on September 25, 2017 at 7:36 am said:
  
  Thank you for reblogging! Much appreciated.
  
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johnlmalone on October 5, 2017 at 7:38 pm said:

I like this, Robert. I’ve got to hand it to you. You’ve got what it takes

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- robert okaji on October 6, 2017 at 7:08 am said:
  
  Thanks, John. Much appreciated.
  
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