12 August






I have arrived at a place in my life, mentally, emotionally, and geographically where I am at once

 in perfect and astounding wonder at my fortune

and stunningly terrified at what it will require of me.

 both flower and bud

 poised on the edge of the un-furrowed

roots sown deeply in the seasoned terrain

 petals unfurling themselves toward new skies





~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~


just a dream and the wind to carry me

and soon i will be free






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Comments

  1. eileeninmd12 August 2013 at 05:05

    Lovely images and post! The second mosaic is my favorite. I wish you a happy week ahead!

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  2. My name is Riet12 August 2013 at 06:09

    What a lovely post. I love your mosaics

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  3. Anonymous12 August 2013 at 09:12

    Elegant photography and divine writing ~ thanks, carol, xo

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  4. Sally12 August 2013 at 09:22

    I love those pale blues . . .

    Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  5. Pondside12 August 2013 at 09:24

    Blue sky and water - good illustrations for your words. I read this last night, when it briefly appeared, and then again this morning. I find myself just slightly envious of that feeling of freedom and release, when I am, at this time of life, so tethered to responsibility and need. Something to think about - thank you.

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  6. Anonymous12 August 2013 at 09:52

    Very beautiful pictures.

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  7. Gerald (SK14)12 August 2013 at 09:57

    that is very lovely

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  8. Lola12 August 2013 at 10:07

    Such a beautiful mosaic & blog - have a lovely week ahead!

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  9. Donna@Gardens Eye View12 August 2013 at 13:34

    Such peaceful stunning images with uplifting words...I can feel myself catching the wind in my mind right now!

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  10. Poppy12 August 2013 at 15:27

    So nice to meet you! I found your words here today quite liberating. Both images and words are intriguing.

    Poppy

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  11. Noel Morata12 August 2013 at 16:08

    I love the mutted pastels and poetry, nice

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  12. Sofia12 August 2013 at 21:22

    Lovely yellow flower with subtle texture.

    Very nice. :)

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  13. Gattina13 August 2013 at 02:43

    Beautiful collage !

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  14. Beverly13 August 2013 at 07:25

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog. This is just lovely! Your words are so poetic to match your photography! Glad you found Texture Tuesday at Kim's.

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  15. Anonymous13 August 2013 at 10:27

    Love your blog! Just beautiful! Thanks for stopping by mine!

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  16. susan13 August 2013 at 11:46

    Hi--Thank you for the quote by Carl Sagan, it has always been one of my favorites. He captures the essence of a Buddhist viewpoint. The photos are lovely!

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  17. betty-NZ13 August 2013 at 19:55

    Your lovely flower expressed your words quite well.

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