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A Word a Week Photograph Challenge – Float

Embarcadero, San Diego Afloat in the Caribbean.. Water lily leaves floating- Longwood Gardens, PA

ONE WORD PHOTO CHALLENGE: MELON

What a lovely color to photograph! Both my images are from the Philadelphia Flower Show.

Attraction

Laws of attraction Whimsical, arbitrary Causing distraction In a life ordinary Wreaking havoc profound In a tumultuous mind Emotions raising a sound While going through the grind I was caught unaware Thrown in a cataclysm Obsession threatening to declare A war within my heart’s realm Oblivious of circumstance Mindless of time and place Attraction IContinue reading “Attraction”

Weekly Photo Challenge: Walls

Walls of the Vatican City Walls of the Roman Forum, Rome, ItalyWall of the Comcast Center, Philadelphia, actually a huge flat screen Hippie-ish walls- at the Haight-Ashbury district, San Francisco, CACarved wall representing the Hindu trinity

A Word A Week Photograph Challenge – Raindrop

Raindrops on the bark of a tree View from a glass window- residual raindrops on the glass

Photo 101: natural world

The world revealed in all its glory Every element tells a unique story More fascinating than your imagination More complex than a fabrication Nature in its countless ways Can keep you entertained for days The biggest classroom you will find To stimulate an eager mind Is the natural world around you Let its abundance surroundContinue reading “Photo 101: natural world”

Life’s vagaries

Trying to comprehend Life’s vagaries Cannot pretend To solve its mysteries Unpredictable as weather Mostly inscrutable I think I would rather Leave them undecipherable Experience the moment With a mind bias-free Escape the torment Of worthless worry Soar in the air With an open mind To imaginary fears Turn an eye blind No strings attached NoContinue reading “Life’s vagaries”

Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #10

Which way is for me to take It’s difficult to decide Wherever I go, I should make The best of what is inside. Each way brings a new adventure I hope that luck will smile Beatifically on me as I venture Across each unknown mile. A different lesson on each way A different tune toContinue reading “Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #10”

Monotonous

Anxious and rushed I go through my day Enthusiasm crushed Wearily making my way Through a sea of monotony Painted in shades of grey No silver lining I can see On the clouds floating away I long for adventure Excitement I crave I would like to venture On expeditions brave The humdrum of existence ConstantlyContinue reading “Monotonous”

One Word Photo Challenge: Beaver

Here are my entries- hope my interpretation of the color is correct!At the Atlantis Resort, Nassau, the BahamasBuilding in Venice, ItalyA tower in Venice, Italy

Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Agriculture

Mustard planted among grapevines, Napa Valley Vineyards in Napa Valley, CA Another view of vineyards, Napa Valley, CAOrchard full of cherry trees

Soulmate

When I am enveloped by despair When clouds inhabit my personal sky When sadness my senses threatens to impair When I feel helpless, ready to cry I send an SOS to my friend The one who resides within me I talk to him and I pretend All negative thoughts are leaving me This friend is a yangContinue reading “Soulmate”