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Thursday, June 5, 2008

Thank Goodness, its SkyWatch Friday

My contribution to SkyWatch Friday--there's a white Egret hidden among the lily pads and shade of the tall trees next to the lake, listening as I approach. Any white showing through is the overcast sky's reflection this morning.Wherever it was
I was supposed to be
this morning--
whatever it was I said
I would be doing--
I was standing
at the edge of the field--
I was hurrying
through my own soul,
opening its dark doors--
I was leaning out;
I was listening.
from Mockingbirds
Mary Oliver

See more sky views or to join in, stop by Wiggers World and ask for Tom.

30 comments:

Unknown said...

Nice blog!

Anne said...

Just great... and so was the poem...

Nice weekend to you, from Anne in Norway.

Anonymous said...

What greAt photo and poem!

Michele said...

I see it! I had to look for a second but there he was. What a spectacular shot. Your poem is sweet and goes well with this image... beautiful words.
Rocky Mountain Retreat

Daniel J Santos said...

Beautiful moment.

Anonymous said...

The poem with the post just makes it special. Nice work.

Voz do meu Coração said...

Simply wonderful, his photo. Congratulations.

Anonymous said...

Very unique entry! Great shot!

My SWF photo is now posted, too:

Jenn Was Here

Please drop by if you have the time. Thanks!

Tom said...

Your post are always full of beautiful things, pictures, words, thoughts, a truely great place to be any day of the week.. :O)

Champ Townboy said...

Great post!!

Marianne said...

The photo looks so peaceful and love the poem.

Texas Travelers said...

Certainly do like the poem and photograph. Beautifully done.
Great SWF.

Our sky is wet.
Come visit,
Troy and Martha

SandyCarlson said...

Lovely. Wonderful picture! The Mary Oliver passage makes my day, too! Great stuff.

Anonymous said...

What a pretty and serene photo!

Julie said...

Hello, my dear friend Noni,

Okay, blogger wasn't kind to me and wouldn't let me comment. Let's try again.

You are among the bloggers who have published poems (or excerpts) by Mary Oliver. I must check her out soon!

Sorry I haven't been commenting lately. I haven't been commenting anywhere. Real life intruded, big time. But now I am back and intend to have a fabulous summer, which includes re-connecting with my best blogging friends.

I am off to see what other posts I missed. I hope you don't mind if I don't comment on them all. I just got too far behind.

Love, Julie

bobbie said...

I love reflections!

FO - 2 said...

Beautiful reflection. :)

Beatriz Macias said...

What a nice picture, very intimate. The poem is really, really beautiful too.

Aisha said...

The place looks so peaceful. :) Love the poem that goes with it.

anno said...

I love the serenity and mystery of this moment you captured, perfectly complemented by lines from Mary Oliver. It's always great to see the world as you discover it -- thanks!

Debbie said...

I would have shot the photo and then sat down and drank in the peacefulness!

Beautiful!

Sandpiper (Lin) said...

Beautiful picture! You have a nice blog.

Jane Hards Photography said...

Poem and post as one. I do like the bits pf the sky peppered in the water reflection.

Angie said...

A truly beautiful post.

Daryl said...

lovely, thought filled words .. lovely photo

:-Daryl

EG CameraGirl said...

Nice poem and post. I almost missed the egret...oops!...beacause I was so taken with the water.

Bear Naked said...

Wonderful photo.
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Flying Solo said...

I see it! Beautiful pad :)

Yolanda said...

What is your name on shelfari? I would like to look at your shelf. I love the Mary Olivier poem.

mercè said...

really fantastic shot!