Sky spreads serenity
Atmosphere melts
Peaceful fallout
Radiant health
Torch upon
Rich evergreen
Peaceful wake
Though it seems coincidence
Or purely dream
Crisp air fresh
Deep held breath
Golden sky on fire perched
Inspiring bold primaries clash colorcast
As if then calm
Horizon line glows
Contemplating celestial bodies
Philosophizing death unknown
Clouds that cool
Over volcanic hell
A beautiful moment
Eternal in itself
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August 17, 2010 at 8:25 am
You’ve taken a breathtaking snapshot of sunrise with just a few well chosen and placed words, Adam. Bravo! 🙂
August 17, 2010 at 8:38 am
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August 17, 2010 at 8:44 am
Thanks, Tony. It was one of those moments in my life (yesterday morning) when I felt struck and mesmerized by what I was seeing 🙂
August 17, 2010 at 9:41 am
You’ve described that Michigan sunrise perfectly. Beautiful.
August 17, 2010 at 11:00 am
Thanks, willow! 🙂
August 17, 2010 at 10:21 am
I would say this is an eternal moment just as you referred to it. What a gift you were given. It is like the heavens opened up to say “HELLO”. Thank-you for sharing, Adam. I like your poem very much, but this time? The photo wins!
August 17, 2010 at 10:29 am
I agree, Leslie. The photo is powerful—my favorite so far.
August 17, 2010 at 11:41 am
Ahhh And this is Michigan
you have caught a beauty in your words and photography Adam that makes one hold their breath in wonder.
August 17, 2010 at 11:58 am
Thanks, Moonie. An aside… always hold my breath a second when taking pictures to try to avoid camera shake.
August 17, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Just one word – BEAUTIFUL!
That golden glow, the peace, the fusion of colors… all so very well depicted! I don’t know if the poem did justice to the picture, or vice-versa! Amazing!
I read your response to Moon… I too hold my breath for a few seconds when I am just about to click, lest I shake, and worse, the camera shakes!! Cannot afford that!! It’s almost like swimming, to me…holding my breath for too long at times, trying to focus on the image, to prevent any blur 🙂
August 17, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Cool way to think of it like swimming. Did some of that this weekend so the comparison is fresh in my mind 🙂 Thanks so much, Kavita. I’ll tell you again, and for the benefit of those who may have missed it, excellent post on One Stop…
http://oneshotpoetry.blogspot.com/2010/08/mural-once-told-me-poem-by-kavita.html
cheers!
August 18, 2010 at 1:34 am
Glad you liked that swimming comparison bit! 🙂 I probably thought of it cuz I don’t know to swim! 😦 “Fear”…
Thank you Adam, for once again putting up the link to my poem !! It’s really very kind and sweet of you… (many hugs)
August 17, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Wish I could see it….awesome pic and poem Adam. (Your book is B R I L L I A N T !!!!!!) Hugs x
August 17, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Amanda, that was my first attempt at a book—your comment means a lot to me 🙂 I’m extremely grateful. Thank you for reading it. You’re awesome. Hugs back at you X
August 17, 2010 at 4:13 pm
clouds that cool over a volanic hell….nice line dustus…that is an amazing image…bkm
August 17, 2010 at 4:21 pm
thanks …bkm. Excellent to see you again for One Shot!
August 17, 2010 at 4:29 pm
That is quite a sunrise. Excellently done.
August 17, 2010 at 4:51 pm
It was a heartwarming moment for me, Anthony.
August 17, 2010 at 5:03 pm
I appreciate the way your form makes each line stand out, and flows from one to the next. Well written. – Bill
August 17, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Appreciate you pointing that out, Bill. Was just over at your site. Very cool how you wrote your piece in haiku stanzas.
August 17, 2010 at 5:56 pm
What an explosion of color and word form you have captured here.
August 17, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Thanks, Monkey Man. The sunrise was amazing to see in person!
August 17, 2010 at 6:35 pm
ohhhh Adam..what a lovely piece ,this is truly priceless! i LOVE the photo..! is it taken by you? IT IS AMAZING shot! but hey,you are an expert ha..;)
August 18, 2010 at 9:13 am
You are helping to make One Shot great, Abeer! An expert? lol Ha indeed. Just trying to enjoy being more creative with my time. cheers
August 17, 2010 at 6:43 pm
adam…this is beautifulllboth your picture and your words…breathtaking…i so love nature and you have captured it perfect…happy one shot!
August 18, 2010 at 9:15 am
Hey Brian.. kinda of digging this One Shot Wednesday carnival of sorts. lol
August 17, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Some very nice lines. I particularly like “peaceful fallout” and “inspiring bold primaries”.
Gorgeous sunrise!
August 18, 2010 at 9:16 am
Thanks Maureen. Glad to see you’re back for One Shot! Another great poem you shared. cheers
August 17, 2010 at 7:26 pm
The time that almost stands still at sunrise. This is a lovely poem! I love the imagery.
August 18, 2010 at 9:17 am
Like how you say that, kirastann 🙂
August 17, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Ha! I love your “Poetic License” on the sidebar!
In this poem, I especially like “Peaceful fallout.” Having seen a great many Michigan sunrises, this one resonates close to home for me! And, as I think I said on another post of yours, being able to hear the piece read by the author adds a lot. I really enjoy that.
August 18, 2010 at 9:24 am
Wouldn’t you know I had to stand in line at the Sec. of State all day for that license! lol I love Northern Michigan. Haven’t been to the UP yet. Definitely looking forward to that trip. Thanks for your kind words, Shay.
August 17, 2010 at 8:27 pm
wow Adam.
Both pic and poem are fantastic
August 18, 2010 at 9:25 am
Thanks, K!
August 17, 2010 at 9:02 pm
I like the way you formed this, a serene sart thats stretches and ends as serenely.
August 18, 2010 at 9:26 am
Your Grandfather Clock post was awesome, Suzicate!
August 17, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Wonderful shot! And the words you choose were BOLD and strong, evoked so many images. Awesome! 🙂
August 18, 2010 at 9:27 am
Appreciate your feedback, CM. Glad you enjoyed the post 🙂
August 17, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Om my god! That is such a beautiful sunrise Adam, that image is amazing and you described it here so well…
Torch upon
Rich evergreen
Peaceful wake
Though it seems coincidence
Or purely dream
Just beautiful Michigan sunrise…thanks for sharing with oneshot 🙂
August 18, 2010 at 9:30 am
Your reaction to the post makes me feel good about it. Thanks, Juliette 🙂 And thanks for helping to make One Shot awesome too! Appreciate the effort you make to encourage all of us. cheers
August 17, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Breathtaking – the photo and your writing…
August 18, 2010 at 9:31 am
thanks 🙂 BTW, very cool gravatar icon you have, shewriting.
August 18, 2010 at 12:51 am
You captured that essence of sunrise beautifully, Dustus.
August 18, 2010 at 9:32 am
You write amazing poetry, Talon. I appreciate your compliment
August 18, 2010 at 1:29 am
A photographic portrait in words. Naturally I liked the option of being able to hear the poem! I’m one of those who likes to hear andread the poem. Thanks for dropping by. Mine is called I’m the beast that you fear, in the shadows of night
August 18, 2010 at 9:35 am
Me too! I definitely like to hear others’ work. Check out Charles Martin for great readings… http://slpmartin.wordpress.com/
August 18, 2010 at 2:28 am
The picture is beautiful and I’m enjoying the line breaks in your poem!
August 18, 2010 at 9:36 am
thank you, missmary 🙂
August 18, 2010 at 3:05 am
a great worded piece of work to go with such a magnificent view..now you are gonna think i am sad…but…that grass was so green and lush i yearned to get my soccer ball out and have a damn good kick..cheers Pete (soccer..you americans..the word is Football get over it!)
August 18, 2010 at 9:39 am
That’s awesome, Pete. I enjoy playing football too (soccer). One of these days when I cross the pond, definitely going to attend some EPL games!
August 18, 2010 at 3:48 am
…deep held breath…sigh..made me hold my breath as well – my soul lingering in the beauty of this sunrise and just let it happen…this was beautiful adam – and i wonder if you have taken a brush and painted the grass and the trees on your pic greener than they are in reality…
August 18, 2010 at 3:51 am
..enjoyed hear you reading your poem as well…maybe i should do this with one of my poems one day – you would have a good laugh, hearing my german accent…smiles
August 18, 2010 at 9:48 am
Claudia, the image has a hint of a painted feel because it’s an HDR image, which means the final photo is a series of combined exposures. Not one exposure can encompass a complete tonal range while shooting directly into the sun. Very little editing was done on this once the image was mapped together from several. The technique gives off a hyperreal feeling bordering on a glossy paint look sometimes, and I think that’s why I’m drawn to it.
LOL German accents are cool. *smiles* and thanks
August 18, 2010 at 5:51 am
I am mesmerized with the scenery in your poem, great wonderful read! 😀
August 18, 2010 at 10:37 am
Happy to hear you enjoyed the post! thank you 🙂
August 18, 2010 at 8:14 am
They don’t call Michigan, “God’s Country” for nothing do they? I see it has had its own profound effect on you as well. Again you have provided the word picture for us to be there experiencing that beauty and that sense of smallness but with an inner capacity to reach out to and link to the grand ineffable experience. Well written. Thank you.
August 18, 2010 at 10:40 am
Thanks, Gay. Can relate to your comment. Life in many ways can be viewed as a grand ineffable experience. Cheers
August 18, 2010 at 8:54 am
What great imagery! I just love that last stanza.
August 18, 2010 at 10:43 am
Thanks for the comment, Teresa. *smiles*
August 18, 2010 at 11:33 am
Wonderful poem with such great imagery. Perfect for the magnificent photo above it. And i liked the others too.
August 18, 2010 at 11:52 am
Nice One Shot – and nice shot, too!
I’ve been having trouble loading photos today.
Blogger changed (i.e. ‘improved’) something and now I just get errors. That’s going to put quite a damper on my photo blog.
August 18, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Thanks, Eric. Blogger “improved” eh? That totally stinks. Hope they resolve that issue soon!
August 18, 2010 at 11:52 am
Thanks, Pattiken. It’s not One Shot Poetry Wednesday without you! Thanks for sharing your great work with us 🙂 cheers
August 18, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Beautiful photo, love the intensity and passion of your poem, not just any ordinary sunrise here but “volcanic hell – a beautiful moment
Eternal in itself”. Powerful never heard it described so eloquently before.
Joanny
http://thedowsersdaughter.blogspot.com/
August 18, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Enjoyed your post, joanny. I always expect a wonderful poetic story with a series of great images from you 🙂 Cheers
August 18, 2010 at 3:15 pm
beautiful poem Adam, and the pic is awsome :0
August 18, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Thanks, William. Good of you to participate in One Shot Poetry Wednesday! cheers
August 18, 2010 at 5:28 pm
the photo by itself is awesome, and your words capture the feeling so well– nicely done!
http://mairmusic.wordpress.com/
August 18, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Enjoying your work creating with decimas, Marilynn. You have knack for using forms skillfully. cheers
August 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm
You are tooooo cool 8) 😎
August 18, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Soooo are you, D. 🙂
August 18, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Adam, I loved this poem. It’s one of the best things I’ve read this week. Maybe any week.
August 18, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Very kind of you, Glynn. I think being a part of the One Shot Team and posting on the same site alongside Pete, Leslie, and Brian… an amazing experience. And being a part of Poetry Wednesday is inspiring each week.
cheers
August 18, 2010 at 9:23 pm
great poem, great imagery… Contemplating celestial bodies / philosophizing death unknown … love it
August 19, 2010 at 8:39 am
Thanks for the feedback!
August 18, 2010 at 9:23 pm
love it…great poem…btw these are for u:)
http://hoiden.wordpress.com/awards/friendship-awards/
August 19, 2010 at 8:38 am
Appreciate that, hoiden. Thanks for participating in One Shot!
August 19, 2010 at 12:46 am
o nice 🙂
really lovely 😀 and the pic is so beautiful =)
love nature poems 🙂
August 19, 2010 at 8:36 am
Me too, I’m definitely a fan of nature poems 🙂
August 19, 2010 at 1:15 am
you are as good with photography as with your words !!! love reading you 🙂
August 19, 2010 at 8:35 am
Thank you 🙂
August 20, 2010 at 6:51 am
peaceful and serene…
August 20, 2010 at 9:21 am
fabulous photograph and wonderful piece of poetry. just fabulous.
August 21, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Beautiful picture with wonderful words to go with it, Adam. You have so many wonderful talents. You are blessed.
August 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Trisha & Viola, you’ve both always been there for me for a long time now with your encouragement and friendship. Thank you so very much!
August 22, 2010 at 3:33 pm
breath taking photograph….. beautiful write up…. you are so multi talented…
viva la vida 🙂
August 23, 2010 at 9:07 am
Viva la vida! and thank you 🙂