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Early Dawn Canvas |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Alison, I stand there in awe with you and absorb this fantastic event, thanking God for the new day and the beauty with which it announces itself. And God has found in you the perfect artist to share such grand emotions. Thank you! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Lovely poem and photo, Alison. Sometimes, for example, in walking through a natural forest, like our local nature reserve (about 2 kilometres away from my indigenous forest garden home) or even driving past it, or looking at a sunrise or sunset sky, I am overwhelmed by the fact that there is far too much beauty to take in all at once and I want to spend minutes imbibing the colour, shape and position of every leaf of every tree, the flow of every branch, the texture of the bark of every tree and the light and shade that play upon it, the appearance of artistic interaction between each tree and the ones around it - and that just for a start - which would require several hours before taking the next step, or driving the next car length with regard to the forest - and in the case of the sky, hours drinking in each changing shape of each cloud and the sun, and each nuance of colour and transition of colour - but then sunrises and sunsets displays change so quickly and the sky is so wide and one can't see it all at once - and there just isn't enough time to see it all and appreciate it to the full. It saddens me that there are so many people who just simply don't ever see these things, and even when one points them out to some people, they appreciate them fleetingly and insignificantly. I often feel that it is such a waste of the gift of vision. - Owl |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Margherita, I am fortunate. I take most of my pictures as I drive to work. I took this one this morning. I kind of think of these as my thank you cards for where I live and for what I get to see every day. Love, Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Darling -Owl, I know just what you mean. I, too, made no time to stop for the pictures. I have to get to work like everyone - then one day recently, I just stopped. It takes only a few minutes though I could stay in that one spot all day. I haven't tried taking pictures of tree bark. You know that I will now. Thank you, my friend. Love, Alison |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Oh Allison, You have made my morning! I too love trees, early morning sunrises and evening setting of the sun. Nature never disapoints if one but opens an eye to it. Thank you,"late" |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms ali...very nice photo and poem...I do enjoy your photo eye...hope to see more |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
poddarku |
Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india
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and it is a overwhelming poetry. | ||||
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
Such a pretty scene & verse. Always love your poetry darlin'. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
You've captured dawn's peacefulness so very well! Enjoyed.  |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thank You Alison, Art will never equal Nature in its beauty....Thank you for sharing the beauty of the sun that we forget so frequently...Thank you to the poets to recall that there is world to watch and admire....Your poem bring me joy... have a nice day. yann |
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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK |
Too often we are oblivious to the wonders of the things we see around us. Your poem serves as a reminder not to ignore those breath taking sights we take for granted. Do not go gentle into that good night. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
A beauty of a picture and poem, Alison. I am enjoying your descriptions of Alaska and can see why you are so proud of where you live. M |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Both the picture and the message are beautiful Alison. Indeed, we should all take the time and the inspiration to stop and enjoy what is all around us each and every day. Much enjoyed this. Best wishes, /Kit |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, yes, Alison, I DO know that you will look at and take photo's of tree bark now. You will be surprised at how different the bark each kind of tree is and how the sunlight plays on it - especially the very rough barks - my favourite along with the ghostly bark of Acacia xanthophloeas [fever trees]) - and how elegantly the trees stretch and curve their trunks and branches. - Owl |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
Ohhhhhhhhhh, Ali ... ... I wish I could keep up with you on Pip ... ... ... (sigh) Friendship is for Life, if not Forever. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Jaime, I am so sorry. I was thoughtless not to share the words of my poem with you. The picture is an early dawn sunrise. The sky is inky blue black with breaks of light shining through. The sun is cracking open the darkness with a band of gold which is reflected in the river below. I wrote: Each dawn is painted on sky's canvas Each beckons my eyes And I gaze in wonder Silent appreciation Forces me to stop, slow down And I am overwhelmed by beauty Endless beauty, That I sometimes forget to see. Thank you for reminding me to show you my poem. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
late, I am glad that we spent the morning together enjoying the sunrise. It's a pleasure. A - DS Thank you. I know how you enjoy the images of my eyes. A - nourzihane Thank you. Lovely flowers. Alison - Podar, I am always happy when you stop by. Thank you. Alison - TD, Thank you so much. I just write the beauty that I see. Nature makes it easy for me. Hugs, A - yann, You so often bring me joy on these pages. I am happy to return the favor. Alison - David Thank you for taking the time to listen to the picture. Alison - M Thank you for taking the journey with me. There is much to be proud about and the beauty in Alaska is a treasure. Like the beauty of so many places. Hugs, A - Kit, Thank you for stopping in. I am enjoying the time that I have to stop and just appreciate what is around me. Alison - -Owl, I went out the very next day after your response and took pictures of our Paper Birch. I, again, noticed how delicate and beautiful the bark is. Thank you. Love, Alison - Jaime, Thank you again, my friend. xoxoxo Alison |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
A stunning picture, Alison. Thank you for gifting us with that and with your words. I'm always looking at the sky which is perhaps why I don't pay much attention to what's on the ground but I will in future - no, I do really but it just doesn't "get me" like the sky does. Enjoyed! Helen |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
You've made me feel (with your picture and your words) like I have been there and long to be there yet again. Very lovely...nicely done. Thank you. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Enchanting picture Alison with words to match. I loved it. Love to you dear lady. Lindsay |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Nice Picture with a beauty of a poem Alison !  to youARCTIC WIND |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
A fine 'truth' poetically painted on a grand image-canvas! applause! |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Your words are like a postcard Ali, very beautiful. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
so much beauty here Alison not just a poet you are a remarkable photographer too thank you for reminding us to see |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Helen, Thank you for enjoying my sky with me. I love the sky also - it changes and always remains beautiful. That fascinates me. Alison - steaven, What a nice compliment! I am happy that you felt 'here' when you read this poem and saw the picture. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Alison - James, Thank you. Alison - Lindsay, My love back to you and thank you for taking the time to enjoy my poetry. Love, Alison - Arctic Wind, Thank you. You are so generous with your comments and thoughts. I really appreciate that about you. Hugs backatcha, Alison - Bruce, You always bring me a smile when you come to comment. Thank you for that and for your kindness. Alison - Steve, Thank you so much. I appreciate you and your poetry. Alison - Kate, What a nice surprise to see you here. Thank you. I am working at both. Alison |
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