Written, 5th May 2001.
Photograph taken by, Theresa Koch
No chaotic barrier in the vistas could disrupt the beauty of my view. As to the north I felt the winds hands play with my face in a tantrum of touch.
Dragging myself further towards the edge gigantic shapeless blocks of black granite intermingled with the dirt beneath my feet. No traces of desolation were within my sight.
As a sigh of relief seemed to escape my trembling lips and immediate object touched the toe of my boot. Resolved that I would not tumble to the waiting gorge below, glancing down into the tundra I had found my footing.
Finally I had reached my destination accompanied by my soul. I looked across the ledge where we stood and at the slope. We had cut steps in the tundra with our gracious feet. To stand upon this mountain and capture the moment.
Falcons in flight dance heavenward in a awesome beat. Just to hold this moment in my mind makes life seem graceful. I hold the camera close to my face and hear it click. Disturbing the forest sounds we begin our descent home.
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Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on September 16, 2004
Theresa, the stunning imagery and resolution poetry created a breathtakingly well-crafted composition. I bought a new Digital Camera just so that I will not disturb the surroundings whenever I take pictures, which I love to do. It also can print its own pictures too, real time, which is so cool and I really enjoy passing them out to my family and friends also. Thank you for sharing your remarkable talent and work. Take care and be well.
Falcons in flight dance heavenward in a awesome beat. Just to hold this moment in my mind makes life seem graceful. I hold the camera close to my face and hear it click. Disturbing the forest sounds we begin our descent home.
an awesome descriptive poem ... but your "click" just like this poem did not really distrub the magnificence of the forest but captured its essence ...
So many beautiful images. I think my favorite line is, "Finally I had reached my destination accompanied by my soul." The distinction between "you" and your "soul" works well here. Nice job.
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Beautiful photo ... poetic images sublime - wonderful write!
Robert
Love, JC xoxoxo
You manage to capture the beauty and the moment with such ease in your wondrous words and beautiful photography.
Warm hugs
Elga
Marvelous thoughts and poem, Theresa.
Splendid work!
TRASK
I hear a song in this,
SueB
High octane visuals and metaphors abound...
Peter
I love the finality of this write. This one is sooo good. I like the photo. as well.
Sandie May Angel