Sometimes, this troubled world can take our breath away, can be frozen and beautiful, where we can loose ourselves in the crisp and crunch of frost and footstep.
Yet, we know we are adrift in a brief, but welcome thaw, that beyond our icy forests, there is a deeper, cruel cold, where tears freeze for real and peace seems far away.
Still, there is the sun, flickering between the trees, re-kindling the hope that warmth may lie between the shadows, may be found beyond the corner of the path we all follow.
I am a photographer/ poet from Dumfries in South West Scotland. I concentrate on minimalist images and prefer using an iPhone these days. As far as my writing is concerned, I usually write short poems (some in Scots dialect), hence my interest in haiku and related forms.
Such a beautiful poem and photos to match. Thank you, Derek!
Wishing you and all your subscribers a Happy, Cozy Christmas. And may there be Peace and Wise Leadership in the year ahead.
"the Beatles didn't 'ave a monopoly on love, no-one does. It doesn't belong to John Lennon, it doesn't belong to Janis, it doesn't even belong to Jesus, love belongs to all of us. It's something we're all supposed to share," - Ami Bane, Pearls on the Road
Poetry and Prose by #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow, Co-Author of #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women, and Jan/Feb 2022 Spillwords Press Author of the Month
"I have enough time to rest, but I don't have a minute to waste". Come and catch me with your wise words and we will have some fun with our words of wisdom.
"the Beatles didn't 'ave a monopoly on love, no-one does. It doesn't belong to John Lennon, it doesn't belong to Janis, it doesn't even belong to Jesus, love belongs to all of us. It's something we're all supposed to share," - Ami Bane, Pearls on the Road
Poetry and Prose by #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow, Co-Author of #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women, and Jan/Feb 2022 Spillwords Press Author of the Month
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Such a beautiful poem and photos to match. Thank you, Derek!
Wishing you and all your subscribers a Happy, Cozy Christmas. And may there be Peace and Wise Leadership in the year ahead.
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Thank you so much D’Arcy, seasons greeting to you and yours 👍
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Gorgeous poem and aww pictures. A treat for the eyes.
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Cheers Anita! All the best to you and yours.
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A wonderful thought provoking poem with great images. Thank you
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Oh, I LOVE this poem! It’s going straight into my poems for troubled times folder. The accompanying images are spectacular.
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Thanking you, not a bad wee place for your backyard I reckon! All the best to you and yours 👍🎅
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You’re most welcome, Derek!
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A moving and poignant poem with beautiful photos too! 💙💛🙏
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Glad you liked them Ashley. It sad a magical day!
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