VJ at One Woman’s Quest has invited us to respond to a quote by the Dalai Lama.
“The planet does not need more “successful people”. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds.”
I believe healers, peacemakers, restorers, storytellers and lovers cross our path each day. To be unaware of their presence is a gift we can deny ourselves, and at our peril.
Every time I photograph something, it speaks to me on a deeper level. I am more open, as I go deeper within. The art and science of this, is never linger within, for a moment longer than necessary. That’s when you deny yourself the gift, the mystery of serendipity.
I love photographing gulls. They have a certain presence, a dignity, despite their reputation of being a nuisance. I love their attitude! They are fierce in the face of it all and captured in a brief moment between lens and me, which I now share with you.
Oh! she is brave
as she faces the sun
skin freckled with age
eye brows undone
bright eyed, without sleep
her day never done
Oh! she is brave
as she faces the sun
and offers her painted lips
to no one.
a dawn bird
In response to VJs Weekly Challenge – #94 – Wild Card
A Shared Space 
Birds of all kinds are a favourite of mine. This is an excellent photo, and I love how you have interpreted it in a poem, which on its own speaks of strength and individualism.
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Birds are my favourite, too. Thank you, VJ. So glad you enjoyed the pic and words.
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I did. Thanks for joining in!
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The photo is really good but the poem is awesome…especially the closing lines.
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Thank you, Punam. Girl power!
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You are welcome, Dawn. Absolutely!
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I truly love the poem as well.
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Thank you so much, Tracy. I thought she looked sassy!
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She does. ❤
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Great capture! Love the poem even more…
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Thank you so much. I love how the poem resonates for women.
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