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CEE’S WHICH WAY CHALLENGE: 2015 WEEK #26

Finally I have some new ways from my recent trip to Annapolis, MD Into the woods- At Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis Narrow walkway in historic Annapolis The Bridge- At Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis Annapolis Harbor

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Sculptures, Statues, Carvings

Some statues, carvings and sculptures… Environmentalists- sculpture at the “Art of the Brick” exhibit, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Sculpture at the Vatican City Museum Story-telling- Sculpture at Annapolis Harbor Carving on the facade of a Hindu temple in New Jersey

The vice-grip of attachment

Attachment can be a tenacious thing Feeds on your needs and makes you cling To objects, people, memories, emotions To immutable thoughts and deep-seated notions Letting expectations unreasonable creep in That, unmet, cause resentment to seep in Thus creating an endless cycle vicious Planting fear in the mind subconscious Sucking from life and love happiness Causing futile emotionalContinue reading “The vice-grip of attachment”

Farewell and a new beginning

“Every farewell combines loss and new freedom.” Mason Cooley, American AphoristDeep-seated boring pain A sense of loss, a hope for gain Tears taking shape in my eye Overshadowing the glimmer in the sky They stand as a glowing testament To every passionately lived moment That I experienced while I was here To cherish them forever isContinue reading “Farewell and a new beginning”

My Muse: Waterfalls

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Muse.”

A longing to create

Searching for my inner muse Trying to conjure up a ruse To trick my errant mind to create A thing of beauty that can satiate A burning desire within me To leave my mark for posterity Create an object of timeless appeal Something that lovingly I could seal Waiting for inspiration to strike me Which never does appear likely Since the humdrumContinue reading “A longing to create”

Passive aggressive

Since we call ourselves civilized Violence is wrong, we’ve realized But we are still humans, and need to express Our anger and frustration, that we tend to dress In layers of words coated with saccharine Polite words, disguising intentions mean Don a fake smile and pretend to be friends Then look to destroy them under someContinue reading “Passive aggressive”

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Three Items for the Number Three

Lots of fun pictures for this one-there are statues, the Hindu Trinity (three Gods), bugs, flower petals, kittens..

Confidence

Believing in yourself is an endless destination. Believing you have failed is the end of the journey.- Sarah Meredith My fragile spirit was crushed times innumerable No faith in myself made obstacles insurmountable My confidence was weighed down by sheets of reproach Every problem I tackled with a fearful approach Afraid was I of being laughed at,Continue reading “Confidence”

ROY G. BIV

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “ROY G. BIV.” Rainbow colors at Niagara Falls, NY Another one at Niagara Falls Rainbow at Yellowstone National Park

Love as a drug

Like a potent potion Love, the drug-like emotion Drowns you under its influence Like an addictive substance Creates a mood euphoric Makes speech suddenly rhetoric Transports you in a world of fantasy You dive into realms of ecstasy Even as it stealthily upturns your life Maddening love makes you feel alive. * Alas, just asContinue reading “Love as a drug”

Moved to tears…

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Moved to Tears.” Expression of heartfelt gratitude Display of exceptional fortitude A compliment that brightens eyes Genuine advice from the wise Love that all boundaries transcends A guilty man’s efforts to make amends Smiles with sadness hidden in the eyes The familiar warmth of family ties I’m moved to tearsContinue reading “Moved to tears…”