I traveled through India, often complaining About the lack of infrastructure, feigning A Westernized approach to the land, I should say (Not proud of myself as I write this today) Then there was something that left me Mesmerized and amazed, when I did see (Again like the typical Western traveler) Folk art in its unadorned splendorContinue reading “A tribute to Indian folk art”
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Tribute to Indian Classical Dancers
Exposed to various cultures I have been Myriad performing arts I have seen Yet when I think of unparalleled grace, The image that I conjure is the face Of a classical dancer from India immersed Into the very soul of her dance, well-versed In fluid movements and facial expressions Recounting tales from an ancient nationContinue reading “Tribute to Indian Classical Dancers”
Appreciating Art
“Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love.” -Claude Monet I had always admired art from a distance In my life it appeared to have little relevance Comprehension of art seemed beyond me An artist’s viewpoint I could never see AsContinue reading “Appreciating Art”
Broken
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Broken”. It is in the nature of everything To be broken repeatedly in pieces fine For every breakage is destined to bring The pieces together in a novel design With a massive breakage the universe began A giant mass of matter broke with the big bang AndContinue reading “Broken”
Best form of expression
Poetry is the one place where people can speak their original human mind. It is the outlet for people to say in public what is known in private. Allen Ginsberg I started this blog to share my views on pretty much anything and everything that I like. While it was easy enough to write aboutContinue reading “Best form of expression”
Passage of time
Hair peppered with silver strands Fine wrinkles lining her face Reminders of the shifting sands Of time, the years lost in a haze Of building a home, earning a living Nurturing with tender love and caring Holidays, dinners, gifting and giving, Days bathed in sunshine of loving and sharing… Never a moment of dullness, orContinue reading “Passage of time”
Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #2
Outside a store in the artsy town of New Hope, PAAt the Museum of Art and Design, New York City, NYArt at the Di Rosa preserve, Napa Valley, CA
Weekly Photo Challenge- Shadowed
Lincoln Center, New York City Colosseum, Rome, Italy View from the top of Mount Washington, New Hampshire
One Word Photo Challenge-Marsala
Here’s an ode to Pantone’s color of the year!
Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2015 #1
Here are my entries- Vancouver, BC, Canada Continue reading “Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2015 #1”
Five favorites- Verses
I have always loved poetry, and some verses have stuck with me over the years. These are some of my favorites (I have included only the verses that I remember): 1. The Glories of Our Blood and State- James Shirley The glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things; There is noContinue reading “Five favorites- Verses”
Ceilings
There is something about artistic ceilings that makes me want to take pictures of them…it’s challenging with a point and shoot camera, and often the results are less than ideal. But the idea of craning my neck and shooting upwards is just too much to resist…hope you like these amateur attempts! Blue Mosque, Istanbul, TurkiyeContinue reading “Ceilings”
Passion...unbridled 