Divided by distant land
Bold beacon raised fire
Handle sparkling water
Desire reaching higher
Into fair morning
Vintage glowing sky
Breathing aware
Most subtle glare
Cooling mist
Calming air
As I stand in awe
Click a photo for all
Nothing like being
Thought pressing pause
The torch of light
Soon handing over noon
Thinking there is more to life
Searching through forgotten truth
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July 20, 2010 at 2:05 pm
This is beautifully written Adam, and I love the photograph. “Searching through forgotten truth” such a wonderful line speaks well for so many of us, poignant. I love the blend within that holds something within of the sunrise in morning. Very nice!
July 20, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Thanks, April. It’s another week of one shot. I’m all set, but those people running the thing just don’t have their act together. lol Seriously, do join us 🙂
July 20, 2010 at 4:08 pm
LOL, Adam! Certainly would like to get in there. In the process of some illustrations for some friends…plus writing too. For the life of me I cannot draw animals, my hamster looks like an evil mini fox!!! Rofl! Hopefully I can pop in later, but not sure if and when yet, if I can! Would love to post one of my more favored poems…and I will however get around to reading this evening (I hope..busy busy *sigh) =)) ~April
July 20, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Oooo there is passion, hope, and nature. Ever think of writing poetry for One Stop????
Love to you Adam
hope your week is going well!!!!
July 20, 2010 at 3:55 pm
LOL Still thinking about it… hmm… okay, I’m in! lol
cheers, L
July 20, 2010 at 4:19 pm
wonderful write dustus…love the moment you captured there hanging us in the moment of the picture…and the search for truth is a brilliant end. happy one shot wednesday!
July 20, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Let the fun begin! Can’t wait to see the posts for this week, Bri. What a great idea!
cheers
July 20, 2010 at 4:23 pm
A moment full of all life. Beautiful.
July 20, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Just saw that you signed up, Anthony. As always, looking forward to reading your post. thanks
Hey Folks, sign up for One Shot Wednesday @ http://oneshotpoetry.blogspot.com/
thanks!
July 20, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Beautiful photograph and perfect capture of thought and word to bring it to life.
July 21, 2010 at 8:22 am
Thank you. I enjoy your work 🙂
July 20, 2010 at 4:49 pm
I am a torch worshipper, so I loved this poem. Very well written.
July 21, 2010 at 8:22 am
Thanks Kira for the Twitter support and being a part of something very cool. Much appreciated 🙂
July 20, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Love the Thought pressing pause -line…very nice with the torch analogy…bkm
July 21, 2010 at 8:20 am
Sometimes life feels like you press pause. Now if I can only find the mute button to avoid saying the wrong thing. lol
July 20, 2010 at 6:38 pm
beautiful image and beautiful words…love the reflections represented in both!
July 21, 2010 at 8:18 am
Thanks D.S. Enjoy your poetry. You’re writing some great posts
July 20, 2010 at 10:02 pm
I love the image paired with “Bold beacon raised fire”. That is an incredible combination of words. It would be fun to offer that phrase for a group of artists to illustrate in their own way. Very cool.
July 21, 2010 at 8:16 am
Illustration prompt? Hmm… that sounds like a great idea. Usually it’s the visual prompting the words, well at least it seems that way to me. With one exception, a pointillist painter group liked a poem I wrote about the perception of color…
You might like this one, Leslie. They said it was a good prompt:
July 21, 2010 at 9:06 am
Thanks, Adam!
July 20, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Nothing like being… searching through forgotten truth…these are the lines that stood out to me as you stood before the reflecting sun torch feeling it’s beauty and power( that you so eloquently captured in 3 ways…words, voice and image:)) Absolutely lovely, Adam. Thank you for sharing. Heartspell
July 21, 2010 at 8:11 am
When younger, I used to read Homer and think about how beautiful the descriptions of the sunrise was. I would think it was exaggerated. Maybe my vision was off a bit back then. Now I just think it’s amazing that the sun can look like a torch on the water.
Thanks, Heartspell.
July 20, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Melancholy and hope wrapped up together in one shining moment. Stunning photograph!
July 21, 2010 at 8:07 am
Thanks, Talon. Respect your feedback very much. Thanks for helping us at One Stop!
July 20, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Lovely captured moment.
July 21, 2010 at 8:04 am
Thank you 🙂
July 20, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Lovely poem! I especially like the imagery in the first stanza, and how it so perfectly describes the picture.
July 21, 2010 at 8:06 am
Thanks, Patti. It’s easier to write about images with which I’m very familiar. As such, this poem was easy to write.
July 20, 2010 at 11:59 pm
JExcellent image and poem ….both are just lovely…well crafted poem.
July 21, 2010 at 8:03 am
Thanks. Value what you think of my posts, Charles.
cheers 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 2:04 am
Adam, this one was absolutely mind blowing!!! I am a HUGE fan of sunsets.. I think they can speak to us.. in ways that no-one/nothing else can! The Sun takes on a calmer avatar, and soothes our minds with his mere presence..
And your beautiful poem with its simple truths, along with the breathtaking photograph, do full justice to that amazing thing called Sunset !! Clicking this one is a tiny achievement by itself!
Bravo !!!!
July 21, 2010 at 8:02 am
I feel the same way about sunsets and sunrises, Kavita. thank you for all the kind comments about photos and writing. You’re a heck of a talented poet and incredibly kind 🙂
cheers
July 21, 2010 at 2:07 am
This is a beautiful piece there is such hope blinking between your lines as well as sadness. I’m new to One SHot Wednesdays but yet again I am blown away by the talent that I have come across
July 21, 2010 at 7:56 am
Nice to meet you, Gwei, & great that you decided to participate. Was just at your site. Enjoyed listening and reading your work. I agree with you about the talent. Always glad to hear someone else say that. lol
Cheers
July 21, 2010 at 2:09 am
awesome pic and amazing words .. so soothing it a way ! liked it 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 7:53 am
Thanks. It’s a soothing place. I like to write there sometimes 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 2:37 am
Hi Adam you have done it again…a great poem accompanying a great photo..you really have captured a niche here!! excellent work Pete
July 21, 2010 at 7:52 am
Thanks, Pete. Looking forward to hosting next week… look out! lol
Enjoy your break. Well deserved. You’ve done so much to get One Stop Poetry off the ground.
cheers 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 6:01 am
nice poem 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 7:49 am
Thanks 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 6:46 am
Fabulous poem to go with that fabulous image, Adam! The words and the image complement each other nicely. 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 7:48 am
Glad you like it. Thanks for being a part of One Shot Poetry, Tony 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 6:59 am
I wasn’t expecting to read anything less. Outstanding work and lovely pic.
July 21, 2010 at 7:46 am
Thanks, Em. It’s a learning experience. With each post, another idea to explore. I sense that in your work too. cheers, Man
July 21, 2010 at 7:49 am
Great poem and imagery. I especially enjoyed the last two lines. 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 8:24 am
Thank you for being a part of One Shot. Glad you like the poem
Cheers 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 8:25 am
What beauty lies behind the daily rise and fall of that great fire…
Your poem and your photograph compliment one another perfectly. Both are beautiful–they capture a moment, at once soothing and breathtaking. Fantastic.
July 21, 2010 at 10:36 am
Thank you, Chris 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 10:26 am
love the shape of this Adam! I also love the morning dawn rising and the pause it gives. Beautiful
July 21, 2010 at 10:34 am
Great to see you partaking in One Shot Poetry, Katherine! Also, thanks for your comments. Cheers 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 11:44 am
So beautiful and peaceful and passionate
..nothing like being, thought pressing pause…
If you mean a pause button like you have on TV – I say: yes-yes-yes
There are moments in life, that would deserve a pause button – and a replay button – to enjoy again and again.
It’s so good that I need nothing of it – just my eyes – to read your poem again – and again – and again..
Thanks Dustus!
July 21, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Hi Claudia. I was thinking of the pause button on a TV remote control. That’s kind of how I think of the camera, as if it creates a freeze frame of everything in view through a click. Some moments definitely deserve to be paused. Thanks for your really nice comment 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 12:13 pm
What a beautiful poem. It’s not often that we stand back, look at nature and the truths that it holds. Fantastic photo as well. Can’t wait to see what other poems you write in the future.
July 21, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Wish I had more time to stand back and enjoy nature. With the exception of rally’s and One Shot Wednesday, I’d like to not use my computer as much. Maybe go hiking or something. Thanks Corbie 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 12:59 pm
thank you for putting me in a photographers shoes.
smiles,
July 21, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Smiles back @ U, Jessie.
July 21, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Another striking masterpiece Adam..! loved it..cheers my friend..:) if only we can pause moments in life..it would be great,but eh..life always goes on!
July 21, 2010 at 5:29 pm
I am so glad that you have become part of OSW’s, Abeer.
Life keeps going whether we pause or not. Very true and happy to see you having fun with peers. Awesome!
July 21, 2010 at 5:23 pm
The words and photo mirror the beauty of nature at its most exquisite. Nicely done!
http://mairmusic.wordpress.com/
July 21, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Thanks, M. Enjoyed your poem very much today 🙂
July 21, 2010 at 7:41 pm
This was lovely words! The pic outstanding. Thanks for sharing
July 21, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Thank you for posting too. Just left you a comment 😉
July 21, 2010 at 7:56 pm
adam… delicious, as always. 🙂
what a great inspiration that image is.
July 21, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Thanks, Doni. You have a great way of rhyming and structuring your poems. Glad you’re part of One Shot Wednesday, my friend. Write On!
July 21, 2010 at 9:15 pm
I think that the image and poem are right on. 🙂 This has got to be another one of my favorites. Keep up the wonderful writing you are doing. Thanks.
July 22, 2010 at 7:17 am
I’ll keep poetry writing as long as you keep me laughing. Okay? Deal! lol
July 21, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Press and pause . . . holding my breath . . . then forgotten truth. Rather like Life, eh? Somewhere between is high noon . . . when we cast no shadow. Well, I seem to have missed that. The shadow side is till strong. Phew! Fine work, Adam. Like it. 🙂
July 22, 2010 at 7:15 am
Thanks, Jaime. I urge everyone to check out your post from One Shot Poetry:
http://musingbymoonlight.com/2010/07/21/im-honored-to-be-published-on-poets-against-war/
July 22, 2010 at 5:15 am
Wonderful write Adam, seems like the torch is guiding you to some past secrets. Loved reading it, thanks for sharing it~
Wild Rose~
July 22, 2010 at 7:20 am
Thanks, Julliette “Wild Rose”
Keep writing and inspiring through your artistry 🙂
cheers
July 22, 2010 at 8:40 am
Of course you have always been good but your poetry is getting better and better every time I read it. Love this one as I do everything you write. Update on Larry.
http://billmanson.blogspot.com/2010/07/update-on-larry.html
July 22, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Beautiful photo, and another wonderful poem to go along. It’s always a learning experience visiting here. Enjoyable.
Tracy H
July 23, 2010 at 10:22 am
Humbled by your comment, Tracy. Glad you’r eenjoying the learning process of sharing through blogging 🙂
July 23, 2010 at 3:52 am
You do take some wonderful photo’s Adam! This atmospheric one goes hand in glove with the poem. I love the ‘vintage glowing sky’ and the mood of awe in that moment which you captured both the poem and the photo. Good!!!
July 23, 2010 at 10:30 am
Hi Linda! Always glad when you like my posts. Makes me think I’m doing something right artistically. The image reminds me of how wonderful certain moments are when awake and open-eyed. The awe mood of the scene is what I appreciate most too. Thanks 🙂
July 25, 2010 at 9:36 am
the photograph and the words- both are pure magic.
July 26, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Appreciate that, trisha 🙂
July 26, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Love the image.
July 26, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Glad to see your Flickr page last visit to your site. The blog is becoming a great multimedia outlet for you, L. http://lawrenceez.wordpress.com/
Write on! (and make music too!)
July 27, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Thanks! Really hoping to develop the multimedia side of things.
July 23, 2011 at 2:27 pm
This poem provides a striking vivid image, as the poem provides a thought provoking metaphor for the sun. I love the use of metaphors in poetry like this; infact, here are some of my favourite examples of metaphor poems.