The day today seems dreary Run-of-the-mill, perfectly ordinary Filled with moments of monotony Discussions on politics and economy Nothing exciting to look at or explore A day singular in being nothing but a bore ** As I embark at the end of the day Home, driving along my tried and tested way Suddenly I amContinue reading “Stopping by a meadow on a dreary evening..”
Author Archives: Docpoet
Write and rejuvenate
Orange hues of the winter sun Percolating through the blinds open Reminding me of the night before When my deepest desires did I explore Waking up with an enigmatic smile Oblivious of the world for a while With days bathed in love, nights in passion Dreaming of spending my life in this fashion ** ThoseContinue reading “Write and rejuvenate”
CEE’S FUN FOTO CHALLENGE: ANYTHING PAINTED
Linking to :http://ceenphotography.com/2015/11/10/cees-fun-foto-challenge-anything-painted/ While I probably have hundreds of photographs that would fit the bill, I decided to go with these striking ones- Over-painted sculptures at a children’s museum in San Diego, CA Painted fence and painted bench at the Children’s Garden, Camden, NJ
Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Patterns
Patterns could be found everywhere- So he believed, and he would dare To find a pattern, however obscure Painstakingly he would explore Tiny bits of superfluous information; String them together in a logical formation- He found patterns in thoughts and actions Of individuals, groups and even nations In predicting the patterns of others, it’s true He hadContinue reading “Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Patterns”
One Word Photo Challenge-Seasons- Cloudy!
I chose cloudy weather- not my favorite, especially not for photography, but here we are- I’m nostalgic for those cloudy days Where clouds outside my window would stay Descending in to the valley, dark and deep Pressing me to crawl under covers and sleep The clouds brought with them seductive languor I’d read a book tucked in aContinue reading “One Word Photo Challenge-Seasons- Cloudy!”
Weekly photo challenge-Ornate
Here are my picks!Ornate Ceiling, Vatican City Museum Ornately decorated elephant- at the Philadelphia Flower ShowOrnate personified: the Venetian, Las Vegas Ornate portraits- at the Old Town, San Diego Ornate emerald chandelier at the Corning Museum of Glass, NY Ornate in white: intricate carving at the Akshardham Hindu Temple, New Jersey
Aging..
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind it doesn’t matter.- Mark Twain Into the mirror when I peer Devoid of the contoured veneer Of flawless foundation on my face I am reminded of my time and place In this world, and I quickly realize That though I might hide and minimize TheContinue reading “Aging..”
Insomnia
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/568086940472458429/ The fluorescent numbers scream at me Piercing the darkness of the night The number “3:00” is all I can see Taunting me, laughing wordlessly at my plight As the gods of sleep I try to invoke in vain, Try to push random thoughts away Wondering for how long I can stay sane If sleeplessness continuesContinue reading “Insomnia”
Free stuff!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/80924124524944745/ There is a magic phrase that can attract Crowds in the very blink of an eye It is an oft-demonstrated, time-tested fact That no one can resist its lure under the sky- “Free stuff” is what I’m talking about It is highly valuable because it is free Most people grab a freebie without any doubt IrrespectiveContinue reading “Free stuff!”
Travel Theme- Frame
“If the world could remain within a frame like a painting on a wall, I think we’d see, The beauty then and stand staring in awe.”- Unknown A short verse and some images for this challenge: I capture with my lens moments of joy ephemeral Frame them, turn them into memories perpetual My world is framedContinue reading “Travel Theme- Frame”
A PHOTO A WEEK CHALLENGE: PRETTY IN PINK
Pink fountains- Longwood Gardens, PA Opulence has shades of pink- at Aria hotel, Las Vegas The Statue of Benjamin Franklin bathes in pink glow- at the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
Overrated..
All things bright and beautiful Whose value has been overestimated All things wise and wonderful That have always been overrated The cynic in me set out to identify Each one of these, one by one Then try to figure out logically why They acquired that weightage under the sun.. * Money is probably at theContinue reading “Overrated..”
