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I have had sick kids lately and hope to be around commenting soon...
Reassuring Embrace II
Words of light meant for comfort,
for glory, ring hollow to my ears
so with lowered eyes
I evaporate into the darkness as
I evaporate into the darkness as
prayers grow faint, fresh air inhaled
splashing glorious color upon this sinner
whose eyes see differently,
a world not colorless but a rainbow.
a world not colorless but a rainbow.
Seeking reassurance
I walk towards my silhouetted sanctuary
its gray weathered boards tinged with blue
embrace me like a butterfly's sapphire wings
and I believe I will one day
freely flutter far away
where individuality is admired, creative minds
applauded, fairness pursued, differences tolerated.
To a better time, better place;
until then, I am stuck in 2012.by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens 365, 2-21-12
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I wrote the first version of this poem on 2-6-11. When I initially wrote this, I was thinking of a time in the distant past when traveling preachers would have "revival meetings" or "gospel crusades" in places where there were no churches and these often took place in tents. I certainly don't mean this post to be a slam against religion... I am a Christian. Some of the "fire & brimstone" sermons, though, would leave me pretty confused!
But I can't help but wonder... have we really made all that much progress?
Linked with Barn Charm #73. I used Kim Klaussen's "shine" texture.
And a slightly different look:
Such beautiful words, and I absolutely LOVE this photograph Margaret!
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love the b&w version. really dreamy.
ReplyDeleteLove the texture of the light shine.....makes for such a unique photograph....
ReplyDeleteYou have a gift in the way you put words together.....
I've been to revivals w/ my grandma at her church, but I've I've always wanted to go to the ones by the river where they baptize you right there, in the river, in front of God & everybody! I've seen those only on tv & movies...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture & looks wonderful, esp in b&w... very dramatic! =)
Thanks for sharing w/ us at Barn Charm =)
I like your black and white photo.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
Both incarnations of the picture are wonderful. Your poem is very thought-provoking. I'm not sure we have come real far.
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Loved that line! I think we'd all like to find a place like that. And as usual, the photographs are breathtaking! Wonderfully done!
I actually like the second bar picture better than the altered one. Or are they both altered?
ReplyDeleteNot being terribly keen on organised religion your poem certainly does not offend me. In fact it says what you want it to say, which is good.
I listened to the explanation for captchas. That's all very well, but Google is getting its work done for nothing and wasting our time in the process.
Friko - I wrote the original poem after reading a book set back in time, very strict religious views - tent revivals, etc. And of course, a thread of my own thought is in the poem as well. The photo I changed with Photoshop as I thought it fit the poem better - but I am always partial to black & white photography as well.
ReplyDeleteYes, we are doing Googles work for free --- on OUR time. NO thank you!
interesting. looks like a painting. love the second photo in black & white. so pretty. (:
ReplyDeleteI really like seeing that picture those 2 ways. Nice barn!
ReplyDeleteVery artistic!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Margaret! As I began to read, I went back and started over....just to be certain I was interpreting your words as I thought you intended. I believe I did. Well-said!
ReplyDeleteThe B&W version is wonderful! Yes, at the moment we are stuck in 2012. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for b&w, so I love that second picture.
ReplyDeleteI totally get the poem. It's beautifully done.
I'm about to open my mouth and let the entire cyber world know that I'm not TRULY of this techno-century: I love the bottom photo, the natural looking one, best.
ReplyDeleteLove the art in each photo...and your words are wonderful...there are times I think I would like to see a tent revival of poets..and because of your beautiful photography inspiration I have begun my own photography blog. :)
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Beautiful, both photgraphs and your prose. I must say, I do prefer the black and white one over the colour for some reason. I think maybe because it's so much sharper.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment on the Real Toad prompt!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, goats ARE messy! But you really must go to my Goat Borrower blog
http://www.thegoatborrower.blogspot.com
and see pics of my Darla....and orphaned wee baby goat who lived in my townhouse for 7 weeks last winter! Diapers and onesies...that's the ticket!
;)
Thank you everyone! I have been so busy lately with a SNOW day and then another sick child... Hope to get around tomorrow and visit!
ReplyDeleteI MUCH prefer the B&W version, but I thought the top one went with the poem ... I was trying to have the barn "glow" - the light coming from within like a church.
and Mimi - I can't wait to see the photos of the baby goat! With a diaper... ha ha .
Both versions are beautiful!
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