Tuesday, January 4, 2011

"Exalted"- a poem, 96/365 Photographic Journey Challenge


Exalted
Exposed and naked
Arms uplifted as if
Pleading forgiveness
Reaching, stretching towards the light
Gnarled and bent with age
Each knot a tribulation endured
Soft green innocence fallen away
Life, seemingly prostrate upon the ground
A solstice curtain descends, embraced
Inner rejuvenation unseen
A fresh generous coat of sparkling white, 
Blemishes erased, exalted by grace.
by Margaret Bednar


I entered this poem in "One Shot Wednesday".(Week 27)Please click on it's name to be forwarded to see other entries.
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17 comments:

  1. JustineJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    what a beautiful winter wonderland shot. I also love the word exalted, it signifies reaching great heights in dreams etc, I love your poem here.

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  2. One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and ArtistsJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    your picture is breathtaking and the poem thoughtfully embraces the life of the a tree enshrouded in white.

    thanks for sharing with One Shot - glad to have you here

    MDW smiles

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  3. Myrna R.January 4, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I love the photo and your words complete a lovely piece of art.

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  4. Mary LouJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I could never write a poem that did not begin with Roses are red...
    So I will continue to just enjoy the wonder of yours.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    rejuvenation unseen

    my favorite bit

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful picture and words.

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  7. Pitterle PostingsJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    OK, this poem I really love. It speaks to my heart. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Brian MillerJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    lovely...washed clean...a beautiful worship...nice one shot!

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  9. MargaretJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I thank you all for enjoying my "Exalted" poem. My breath has been taken away by the winter beauty - and the trees seem so dramatic her in central NC. Maybe it was too cold in Northern Michigan for me to linger and appreciate them! :)

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  10. BeachannyJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    A winter marriage of image and words. Lovely. Gay @beachanny

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  11. MargaretJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Beachanny, I usually try & respond to each and every person that visits here, but my daughter was in the ER today and I am short on time. But I must say, I visited your blog and WOW - Your poem "Texture and Image" is stunning! As are so many others. I look forward to visiting again soon.

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  12. RuthJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    A lovely and well written metaphor, Margaret. I love winter. I know you do too, and it's amazing you've been getting it in NC.

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  13. gautami tripathyJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    You made winter so beautiful...

    Here is my one shot:
    musical whirlwind

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  14. MargaretJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Gautami - thank you. I will have to try a "found" poem someday. You are the second person that I have seen do this and it is intriguing.

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  15. MargaretJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Ruth, the snow is all gone. I'd love to get one more, I think. If not to just hear the kids excitement. Although I hope it waits at least a week or so, as one of my daughters just had her appendix out - she would hate to miss the fun.

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  16. Steve IsaakJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Inherently dramatic, in a nature-beautiful way. Effective.

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  17. MargaretJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Steve, thank you for the "inherently dramatic" compliment. I love it! :)

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