Pondering
With excitement and youthful energy she ponders her future;
bars of iron, block her way forward, protecting.
Men of sound mind and good heart have made mistakes,
a lifelong struggle, hers, to set the path straight.
by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens 365, July 2, 2012
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Would you like to hear me read this?Check this out on Chirbit
This is for IGWRT's Sunday mini challenge: Koan poetry. HERE is a detailed account of this ancient Chinese poetry. I certainly hope this didn't have a certain rhythm, word count, or rhyme as I don't have any... (Kerry... let me know :)
The iPhone photos are of my daughter on our recent trip to Washington DC which I have yet to post about. I did take photos with my nice Canon, but I found that when sight seeing, it is often hard to make those you are with wait for the perfect shot :) The monument above is the Jefferson Memorial. We paddle boated here at the end of the day (last photo!)
I am a few challenges behind and have rushed my poetry here. I hope I grasped the essence of it... I find it an exciting form as I like short poetry that is packed with insight and feeling. I am sure I will revisit this in the near future.
and my blue toe which obviously needed a touch up!
11 comments:
Love the photos. I am always amazed by your work..You managed the form well. I haven't tackled it yet.
I love the way you interpreted the moment captured on your camera into a koan exploring a young person's future. It strikes me as so profound. I also love the view of the memorial from the water - the chopping waves are dramatic.
I think you captured the koan very well.
Love the pics, the blue toe made me smile :)
This is such a nice blog and I so enjoyed your poetry. The photos are stunning
A fun poem with DC in the background/foreground both of poem and pics. A lovely American take on the koan. k.
A great attempt and very true!
thanks for reminding me about Koans!
I am always impressed with the quality of shots from the iphone. That photo of your daughter is gorgeous, Margaret, as is your poem. I know nothing of that form, but I love what you wrote :)
the last line was very true.and as always.great pics.
makes me wish for all her dreams to come true.
Great photos and reflective poem!
I, too love this form. I like short poems with compact views~
Yes, huge difference with travel, sightseeing pics! You did well...
Wonderful Koan (yes, I think you 'get' the form; and such impressive photos once again!
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