November 18, 2007
Praying
grass at Alameda beach, CA, Canon Rebel XTI
It doesn't have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
small stones; just
pay attention, then patch
a few words together and don't try
to make them elaborate, this isn't
a contest but the doorway
into thanks, and a silence in which
another voice may speak.
-Mary Oliver
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Jill at November 22, 2007 07:01 AMAnd speaking of thanks... Thank YOU, Andrea. Your "no fail" post inspired me to do this:
www.umberstudio.com
I feel great about it. I needed it.
Posted by: umber at November 21, 2007 08:00 PMCatching up on all your recent posts.
They are lovely: the photos, words, the way you see things and how you offer them here.
And this poem is a favorite of mine.
It made my morning to come here and read it again and be reminded.
Such lovely words and a beautiful photo!
Thank you.
:)
Ah, the way in. How beautiful.
Posted by: shelley noble at November 20, 2007 10:39 AM"a doorway...".
mmmmm.
breathtaking photo.
definitely resembles prayer to me.
xo
Posted by: boho girl at November 20, 2007 10:01 AMThis photo is stunning, and Mary Oliver is always a treat. :)
Posted by: Anna at November 19, 2007 05:21 PMwow.
thanks.
perfection!!
Posted by: richele at November 19, 2007 01:05 PMperfection!!
Posted by: richele at November 19, 2007 01:05 PMandrea,
lovely photo and poem. i so adore mary oliver.
jenn
Posted by: jenn at November 19, 2007 12:39 PMlovely
Posted by: penelope at November 19, 2007 11:33 AMJust the title spoke to me...thought to myself..this is what i need to do more of...thank you!
xxx
Posted by: Lin at November 19, 2007 11:06 AMyou are a delight *
Posted by: Amy K. at November 19, 2007 10:20 AMlovely.lovely. from which poetry book of mary's is this writing in? thanks.
Posted by: Vickie Nelson at November 19, 2007 10:07 AMAbsolutely. Fabulous.
Posted by: StaceyV. at November 19, 2007 10:02 AMbeautiful!
Posted by: Nessie Noodle at November 19, 2007 08:34 AMSo beautiful. I spent a lot of time feeling good, just looking at it.
Posted by: witchypoo at November 19, 2007 08:09 AMThis is a beautiful photo!!
Hey, I got that journal that you talked about (wreck this journal) and wondered how that was going for you. I haven't been able to do anything with mine except look at every page. I just know I'll be okay once I start, but I can't bring myself to touch a pen to the paper.
Posted by: Jill at November 19, 2007 06:00 AMthe doorway...into thanks...
I just read this M. Oliver poem the other day -- it's beautiful. As is your photo...which I meant to say at the other place, if I didn't.
Posted by: Marilyn at November 19, 2007 04:57 AMlove the soft shades!! and that poem is just the bit of inspiration i was looking for :)
Posted by: Silvia at November 19, 2007 12:37 AMsuch a beautiful photo. gorgeous light. i can almost feel it on my face.
Posted by: amy at November 18, 2007 08:18 PM