“We need language to tell us who we are, how we feel, what we’re capable of – to explain the pains and glory of our existence.” – Maya Angelou
He talked
to me
I knew at once
although
our language
was different
I gave him
what he wanted
he thanked me
He talked
to me
again
I understood
such a different
language
Many times I
gave him
what he wanted
this pleased
him
I tired though
he asked again
I couldn’t
the language
unspoken
it was in
his eyes
Would you?
“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know.” Diane Arbus
I had a few photographs in mind contemplating this challenge. While trying to find the photo I had in mind I came across this one. Do you think it fits the quote to be the inspired image?
“Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” Frank Herbert (1920-1986), author of Dune, and much more
The back story
Benny the cat was a ferocious cat. A feral parentage was found alone at a friends place and was bought home as a tiny kitten. He was hand fed by my daughter. Benny used to chase the girls as they played, but could be sweet. He was a real killer. Nothing in the garden was safe. A neighbour used to visit with his dog until one day Benny clawed him in a surprise attack. From that day on Callum the dog never came with Geoff. He would walk as far as the front gate and then turn back home. Benny has been gone for a few years now and the birds have returned to the garden, the skinks have tails and the neighbourhood dogs still are scared to come down the drive.
One day I came home to find Benny with his “dog” which he had a as kitten. This dog used to be dragged all over the house turning up in unexpected places. I don’t think Benny wanted his photo taken with him cuddling his dog.
“The sleeper must awaken”
“I’m leaving because the weather is too good. I hate London when it’s not raining.” Groucho Marx (American comedian, writer, stage, film, radio, and television star)
“My favourite thing is to go where I’ve never been.” Diane Arbus
Travel the world
in a sphere
slowly spin
dropping down
again ascend
terrifyingly tall
startlingly small
wondrous world
playful planet
seeing sights
hearing harmony
holding tight
travel the world
in a sphere
“There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.”
— Ansel Adams
Not only has the quote inspired, but Debbies post was about a sculpture so I went to my folders of the Sculptures By The Sea exhibition to find the photo I wanted inspired by the quote.
“Green is the prime colour of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” – Pedro Calderon de la Barca
I am having difficulty in finding the right image from nature. So much of my world is green. Maybe I should just jump in and pick a few that show the loveliness of nature.
The green on green that hides a Grasshopper
The subtle green of a Small Green-banded Blue Butterfly
The green loveliness of the countryside
A Hawk Moth Caterpillar from which loveliness arises
Bringing it’s own special loveliness, a Green Catbird wonders
The special loveliness of Green Tree Frogs spreading smiles
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