IGWRT Weekend Challenge, "Unsullied"

Photography by Talon

Unsullied

My intake of breath
draws your attention,
your eyes unwaveringly direct.

Inwardly my heartbeat
drums a frenzied beat
as unnaturally close we stand.

Intimately the ocean breeze
encircles us, embraces us,
tidal waves wash our feet.

Indecisively I stand, trance-like
wishing to reach out and touch
but propriety dictates a hushed reverie.

I accept your gift, unsullied
a moment shared between two worlds
until you decide to spread your wings

and fly.

by Margaret  Bednar, Art Happens 365, February 12, 2012

This is for Imaginary Garden with Real Toads "Weekend Challenge"

I wrote a similar poem on May 4, 2011, but I think this is significantly different, perhaps an improved version, to offer this as an original take on the above photo prompt.  The photos below I took while on spring break last year.  I was within touching distance of this Great Blue Heron while walking the beach and I was so surprised as these birds are usually quite shy and evasive.  I have tried many times, unsuccessfully to capture them soaring in the air.  Talon's photo above wonderful and I love the texture of the grass!

IGWRT's Weekend Photo Challenge - "If Stones Could Speak"

Photo Courtesy of Daryl Edelstein

If Stones Could Speak

Tilting stones,
weatherworn and weary

if you could speak
what would you say

of names faintly etched
upon your side?

Would you sing, reverently
of those resting below,

or stammer ill
of life wasted,

or worse, remain silent
unable to recall?

by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens 365, January 29, 2012

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This is for Imaginary Garden with Real Toads "Weekend Photo Challenge". The guest photographer is Daryl Edelstein.  She has two fun blogs to take a look at 1) out & about in new york city and 2) Through my eyes.