Photo Credit: © Rosie Hardy
Used With Permission
The Spirit That Moves You
Scraping won't do
much to reveal
the smooth edge behind
the snowy picture
you've created.
We've all got something
to hide, all need to look
for ways to layer
the surface thick
and hard to get
through. The secret
to staying cool
isn't to shine
some big spotlight
on yourself —
that will only blind
you — but to motion
us close and look
straight in our eyes
and be ready
to give yourself up
to the spirit
that moves you
deep and deeper still.
© 2011 Maureen E. Doallas
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This poem is offered for the final One Shoot Sunday event at One Stop Poetry, which today features Chris Galford's interview with photographer Rosie Hardy and features a number of Hardy's images, including the one above.
I also offer my appreciation to Pete, Adam, Brian, Chris, Claudia, Gay, and Leslie, who for more than a year have given many devoted hours to creating a place for poets, photographers, and anyone who enjoys the arts to gather and share their talents.
Anyone may participate in today's poetry challenge. Go here to read the interview and then scroll to the end of the page for instructions for linking your contribution to those of the rest of the One Stop community.
I like this - good words to go with the image.
ReplyDeleteLove the message you have left...
ReplyDeleteisn't to shine
some big spotlight
on yourself —
that will only blind
you — but to motion
us close and look
straight in our eyes
and be ready
to give yourself up
to the spirit
that moves you
deep and deeper still.
Isn't it always the impression deep within the heart, not the bright lit surface that one remembers most. Brilliant writing!
you've taken this pic to a deep, even to a spiritual level maureen...the smooth edge behind the snowy picture..the secret to staying cool...excellent take on the prompt
ReplyDeleteI think your poem an insightful statement about life and art. Thank you, Maureen.
ReplyDeleteisn't to shine
ReplyDeletesome big spotlight
on yourself —
that will only blind
you — but to motion
us close and look
Fantastic imagery here and an apt spiritual message. Thank you.
smiles. you bring deep wisdom yourself in this maureen...much to ponder on...thank you...
ReplyDeletedeeper still
ReplyDeletewe are taken
to be given
and to recieve
Deep and deeper. Lovely pairing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. Like Cézanne's apples.
ReplyDeleteThis was a particularly compelling photo, and your interpretation makes us look at it and ourselves and peel back the skin.
ReplyDeleteThe expression on his face suggests he just heard you speak your poem. And it applies to the rest of us, too.
ReplyDeleteMaureen - this cut through my layers and spoke straight to my heart. I agree with Justus above - this is a prophetic word to artists.
ReplyDeleteI like this poem and it speaks to me personally.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your encouragement this evening. You are a great example to me of fully blooming in all seasons of life.
I'm always a bit in awe of your words and how they fit ...
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