On my past’s texture I design my future Contours that deserve elevation Are those of moments of elation While moments of sadness Are contours that I depress. These images are of carved pillars at a Hindu temple in New Jersey
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A Photo a Week Challenge: Flare
Solar flares at play Along the sun-kissed highway Bathing the afternoon sea In warmth and tranquility. Linking with: https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2015/01/28/a-photo-a-week-challenge-flare/ Along the Pacific coast at Golden Gate State Park, San Francisco
Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #4
I am a traveler, all alone On Life, an adventure unknown, I go through paths meandering Leaving memories endearing… These paths are full of obstacles But offer marvelous spectacles Sprinkled with uneven grains Of wisdom on every terrain I travel on every which way That I find at the break of each day. Continue reading “Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #4”
You and I
You and I, If we could travel Back in time long gone Maybe a secret we’d unravel Maybe it would finally dawn On both of us How we both drifted apart How did we fortify Separately, our fragile hearts Even now I wonder why What happened to The passion that once had Held us in its throes ItContinue reading “You and I”
One Word Photo Challenge: Beige
Here is my entry-Rock formation known as “Elephant’s Head”, Ausable Chasm, Adirondacks Region, New York
Book List Challenge- Part 1
Found this list on the 100 greatest books blog. Of course, I had to come up with my own list of books (that I read in 2014). 1. A book with more than 500 pages: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy One of the greatest books of all time, a must-read if you can. 2.Continue reading “Book List Challenge- Part 1”
Woman
Moments of life trickled away Pleasing the world around her Friends and family had their say While she was a silent spectator. Suppressing her heart’s inner desire, She walked on a balance-beam Set by others, so they could admire Her virtue, while she smothered her dreams. She did her best to conform To the narrow confines theyContinue reading “Woman”
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge-This land is my land, 2 verses
Ribbon of highway..(road along the Golden Gate State Park) Endless skyway…(Mount Washington, NH)Golden valley- The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, WyomingSands of the diamond desert (from the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia) This land was made for you and me..(Napa Valley, CA)
Repentance
“Nothing erases the past. There is repentance, there is atonement, and there is forgiveness. That is all, but that is enough.” ― Ted Chiang, The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate I was angry, I was rude I hurled some scathing comments; Now I am left alone to brood My soul, now guilt torments.. Hurtful words escaped my lips BeforeContinue reading “Repentance”
Doors
Doors I find on my way Some closed, some open half-way I have no inkling where they lead There are no signs that I can read Some that do open with love Others need a gentle shove Some that lead to pastures green Others hide horrors obscene. Walking down life’s path alone Many tempting doors I am shown.. Curious to peer aheadContinue reading “Doors”
Futility of war
Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. -John F KennedyWits scattered Mind in commotion Dreams shattered In tumultuous emotion Holding on hard To everything known Piercing shards In all corners blown.. The universe oozing Hot lava of cruelty Slipping, losing All grip on reality.. Senseless bloodshed For reasons unclear Destruction widespreadContinue reading “Futility of war”
In the midst of a snowstorm
Weather, the mischief-maker Creeping up through the back door To wreak its havoc in winter Bringing a snow-storm to the fore. (Looking out and watching the snowfall, not looking forward to my daily commute!)
Passion...unbridled 