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| My four year old son walking with his grandparents |
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Petoskey, Michigan
True North is a moral compass
quivering towards integrity,
compassion, responsibility, forgiveness,
but it is also a place truly north
to which we gravitate each summer,
walk hand in hand with those we love,
where concerns are washed away,
our mind's pathways swept clean
by sky, wind, earth, and sea,
where Northern Lights can be seen,
wished upon. Where splendor ignites within
and our inner selves find authenticity.
by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens 365, August 2, 2012
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| My daughter with one of her best friends |
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| My daughter walking the shoreline of Lake Michigan |
Margaret, your poem is beautiful. But your photographs are simply STUNNING. It is a total feast in here! Lovely lovely lovely.
ReplyDeleteSuch joyous photos and I like the quivering needle wavering between those desirable states of mind.
ReplyDeleteDid ya find any Petoskey stones? ☺
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and your art as well!
ReplyDeleteMargaret, your children will always remember the Michigan summers...and your photographs and poetry will help. They are very lucky to have you to help preserve memories as you do.
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs, absolutely stunning... and then the poem adds to it... I love "quivering towards integrity"
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful poem and very demonstrative photos. It simply proves that a change in direction can be very rewarding.
ReplyDeleteEileen
Said with elegance and love. A pleasure to read.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of your photography and words is so captivating. Marvelous work!
ReplyDeleteGreat poem, great images. A most enjoyable post, for which much thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful pictures everywhere and a deeply penetrating poem as well, really love that 3rd verse.
ReplyDeleteheading out to my true north today - enjoyed your poem.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby and I are over due for a vacation- I would love to have time
ReplyDeletesuch as you describe with my family
However Iam sadly done chasing that dream... Thanks for visiting!
Margaret, your photos are amazing!! And I love the way that you wove the true north with the true joy of your vacations. I can relate only with a tropical view:-)
ReplyDeleteLovely words and beautiful photographs!
ReplyDeletetrue north sounds and looks so wonderful. the first one you described can be tricky at times, but truely worth its weight in gold. the second north makes me feel like it might be time for a vacation.
ReplyDeleteNo Petoskey stones were found this year (after a storm is the best time and before the tourists get out there). I do love the North, but the winters.... well, North Carolina is the "north" I enjoy then! :)
ReplyDeleteI live in your north ;D My north was brutal cold and snow(Maine)...
ReplyDeleteWonderful to read and your photos provide the joy to match your words~
I enJOYed your take on the prompt!
So fun to hear your voice~
I am suddenly very homesick! At least I'll be in Michigan in 3 weeks for Ruth's son's wedding! I can hardly wait.
ReplyDeleteI came by from Texture Tuesday for School Days and I noticed your page of Petosky photos, and had to stop by for a look! My husband and I are heading to Charlevoix this Sunday, and I can't wait to get back Up North! We'll go to Petosky and eat breakfast at the Perry Hotel - LOVE! Love you photos and poetry!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beverly! I hope you take some photos and share them on your blog. The colors might be starting to change. Come and let me know if you take some... my eyes could use a "fix" of Up North!
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