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‘Little Girl with Fishes’ Fountain

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‘Little Girl with Fishes’ Fountain

 

My family member is in the hospital in San Diego at the Scripts Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. We went to see her yesterday and I was fascinated by the beautiful fountain at the entrance of the hospital. So there I was taking a few pictures before we entered. The fountain shows the life-sized “Little Girl with Fishes” who dances in a fountain outside the hospital’s main entrance.

 

‘Little Girl with Fishes’ Fountain 

 

Later I found that the hospital has a Wolfstein Sculpture Park and Healing Gardens with 31 sculptures donated by the Wolfstein Family. When I go back tomorrow, I am going to go find the gardens with my camera.

 

You don’t have to be ill to come to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla located at 9888 Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, CA.

 

T.J. Dixon & James Nelson created this bronze sculpture in 2005 for Scripts Memorial Hospital entitled “The Secret” commonly referred to as the girl with the fishes.

The Secret by Jan Phillips

The fish had a secret he wanted to share
with the girl on the beach who had nary a care
to catch her attention and beckon her out
he leapt from the water and twirled about

His scales were golden, his fins were like wings
when the little girl saw him, she started to sing
“Oh fishy, my fishy, come play with me!”
and into the water she ran with great glee.

The fish swam toward her, his heart pumping wild
for now he could share what he knew with this child.
She dove underwater and swam to his side
as he wiggled his way to her ear to confide:

Wave taught me something she learned from the loon
who learned from the sun, who learned from the moon,
who learned from the oak tree, who learned from the cat,
who learned from the owl this wonderful fact.

That under our feathers, our fins and our furs,
under our gobbles and growls and words,
there’s something as real as water and sun
that holds us together and makes us all one.

It’s wider than sky and deeper than sea,
above and below and inside you and me.
“You mean love?” asked the girl, and the fish said “Oh my,
you knew all along!” and she laughed in reply.

“I learned from the flower, who learned from the seed
that love is the only thing anyone needs
Because love leads to sharing, and caring and fun
and you don’t feel alone when you know we”re all one.”

They looked at each other with joy in their eyes,
“I love you, my fishy,” the little girl sighed.
“And I love you too,” the fishy did say
then they laughed and they played for the rest of the day.

‘Little Girl with Fishes’ FountainKristin Hamilton  DRE #014092138 Keller Williams Realty -I sell real estate in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties commonly called the Inland Empire. I am a trained and experienced Short Sale agent. If you are looking for a professional and experienced agent, I am just a click away. Google me at Kristin Hamilton-Real Estate Agent. Homeowners and Buyers both will find my services top notch and successful. Call me to sell your home; both traditional and short sales.

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Comments (12)

Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

How lovely...thank you for sharing the photo and the poem with us...very timely, I think.

Mar 16, 2013 02:30 AM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Kristen; this is a timeliess sculpture and one that the community is fortunate to have and enjoy. It must help uplift the spirits of those entering the facility.

Mar 16, 2013 02:30 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Kristen -

The sculpture is very unique and eye catching.  I think it's nice to have sculptures around especially at places such as a hospital where much of the time people can use something nice to take their minds off their problems.

Mar 16, 2013 02:48 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Li,

I am so glad you enjoyed my photograph and the poem. It is a lovely place to visit but I hope I do not have to go there too many more times this next week. I look forward to finding the healing gardens. The hospital grounds are just beautiful.

Mar 16, 2013 08:44 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Norman,

I think you are so right as it is very uplifting and the fountain with the rushing water is very comforting to all who pass by. Thanks for stopping.

Mar 16, 2013 08:46 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi John,

You comments are so true; as I was sad walking up but the fountain and all its beauty made me feel good instead of being sad. I am sure it is like that for all who stop in.

Mar 16, 2013 08:48 AM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!
Hospitals these days seem to have cool sculpture. The one here by the house has one of Jesus leading a sheep.
Mar 16, 2013 10:42 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
Hi Kristen, that is a delightful fountain! Here is all the best for a quick recovery for your family member!
Mar 16, 2013 11:04 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Jeannie and Ralph,

Oh that sounds really nice too. I think it is nice that hospitals are trying to make the visits nicer for the patient's friends and family. Thanks for stopping by.

Mar 16, 2013 12:43 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Silvia,

Yes, she has to have surgery in the next couple of days so I am praying that she makes it through just fine and recovers fully. I plan to go back to see her in the next day so thanks for your kind words. Seeing the fountain will make me smile.

Mar 16, 2013 12:48 PM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Kristin, That is another great post!  It is a beautiful fountain, and I hope that your family member is doing well!

Mar 17, 2013 12:28 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Tony and Darcy,

Glad you liked my girl with fish fountain too. i cannot wait to see it again next week and maybe get a daylight picture instead. Hope your weekend was nice.

Mar 17, 2013 01:36 PM