Unheralded,
an apparition
in white –
wings enveloping,
uplifting
soul cries,
voiceless,
powerless –
no pause
on perfection
she follows coastlines
while I travel roads,
fades from view
her shadow lingers,
wraps me in melancholy
one minute of rapture –
enough to make me mourn.
(Inspired by the sudden appearance of an egret while shooting this image. Submitted for Manic Mondays 3 Way Prompt: roads, and Reena’s Exploration challenge: one minute.)
Yes, a graced moment, fleeting, such a cherished moment.
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And unexpected…that’s the best. Thanks for your comment.
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Yes 🙂
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one minute of rapture –
enough to make me mourn…..this hits me the most…really true…
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It is true isn’t it? Odd that.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for reblog.
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Who wouldn’t be inspired by your photo of an Egret flying by? One minute is enough. BTW, I like the theme of your blog. What theme are you using?
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Thank you. I’m using Tortuga.
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Beautiful
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Thanks Laura.
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Thank you for the gorgeous, transcendent post. Your words and image in combination are MAGIC.
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Thanks so much Heide.
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Wow, simply amazing!
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Thanks!
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A pleasure.
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Stunning – both image (position of egret, colors!) and verse (last 2 lines capture the effect of observing Nature – rapture and mourning tangled together)
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Right? Wasn’t sure that made sense – but it did to me.
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Magical moments are a gift that one always wishes would last longer. Love the negative space in your image. Wonderful capture. ❤
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Thanks Olga – I didn’t see the bird coming, was focused on the background – love it when that happens.
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One minute is all it takes. Beautiful post V.J.
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Thanks Hélène.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
Stirred …… by VJ Knutson
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