Escape Into Winter
27 Jan 2012 8 Comments
in Faith, Nature, Philosophy, Photography, Poetry, Winter, Writing Tags: Colossians 1:16-17, Tranquility
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An escape route that leads nowhere
but away.
Some days
away is where I want to be.
I could slip from the room unnoticed
but not reach the bend
out of sight,
thanks to that fence.
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There is always a fence.
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(Click to enlarge)
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Eyes linger
where my feet can’t go.
There is perceived respite…
a moment of visual escape
in burnished branches and untouched snow.
A moment of tranquility.
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For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
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[Colossians 1:16-17]
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Jan 27, 2012 @ 04:21:43
Carol, these are lovely images … love that there is always a fence
Jan 27, 2012 @ 14:08:53
Thanks, Florence. I like some fences, altho’ not so much the ones that keep me from where I’d like to go.
Jan 27, 2012 @ 06:24:51
Beautiful poem, Carol. Bible verse that fits it like a glove. I’ve been on Respite these past five days. My hubby will be delivered back home today. I was able to catch up on sleep and get many things accomplished. I was away at the fence enjoying the view. Blessings to you…
Jan 27, 2012 @ 14:10:52
Carol Ann, I’m so glad you’ve had some respite time this week. No matter how willing a caregiver is, it’s still a difficult task and you need time periodically to recoup.
Jan 27, 2012 @ 21:03:09
Oh, so lovely, Carol. Thank you!
Jan 28, 2012 @ 04:18:24
I’m so sorry for you loss. Because although we know your brother is with God in heaven, goodbye’s are still difficult. Beautiful words. Thanks, Carol, for always showing such dignity. You don’t know it, but your timely posts fit well with my life.
Jan 28, 2012 @ 09:36:26
Thanks, Diana and Joylene. This photo was taken from the Barrie Golf Club where the family had gathered for brunch prior to the memorial service. It’s a rural area… a lovely serene location.
Jan 28, 2012 @ 15:34:43
Ah, the verse is the sweet finish to this tender, lingering look at distant places of beauty…how often my heart has said “away is where I want to be”…