I was about to say that this poem fully embodies the phrase, "Take time to smell the roses," but I realized you spoke those words already: "Smell the flowers that bloom in the spring." This was the reminder I needed today to slow my brain down for a minute and observe and appreciate the world around me!
The ship, and being afloat at sea, is such a fitting metaphor for growing up. So much of what you touched on -- the loneliness of sailing alone, the feeling that the wind can pull you in any direction, the sands of a homeland that is your past -- was spoken of with such affecting language, and really resonated with me.
I only sometimes look at the photography and visual art aspect of YWP, but this inspired me to go through it more. The description made it personal, and I love how you collaged it! Amazing!!
Thanks. That means a lot to me.
I love the gradation of color in this, blue sky to pink horizon! What is this body of water?
I can't tell if this is a distorted photograph or a painting, and that's genuinely so cool!
I was about to say that this poem fully embodies the phrase, "Take time to smell the roses," but I realized you spoke those words already: "Smell the flowers that bloom in the spring." This was the reminder I needed today to slow my brain down for a minute and observe and appreciate the world around me!
The ship, and being afloat at sea, is such a fitting metaphor for growing up. So much of what you touched on -- the loneliness of sailing alone, the feeling that the wind can pull you in any direction, the sands of a homeland that is your past -- was spoken of with such affecting language, and really resonated with me.
:) yess you too!
Thank you!
Of course! Keep writing :)
I only sometimes look at the photography and visual art aspect of YWP, but this inspired me to go through it more. The description made it personal, and I love how you collaged it! Amazing!!
this is so nostalgic and bittersweet, thank you for sharing it! i love the last part, where you sign your name; it adds a nice diaristic element. :)