photo credits: s1.favim.com
barely visible
letters adorn
dusted yellowing
parchment
as stitches are
divorced
from fraying binders
and
leather bound covers
are held by
fragile
pleated hands
read by waxen glow
his eyes
opaque
he struggles
words of writers
embodied
past times
treasures
as grandmother’s necklace
handed down
feelings etched
from another mind
another vision
penned
with quill
from brighter
eyes
unaware who may
read
whose hands will touch
the ink or
turn
the page
words of love…
philosophy
poetry
pain
a writers life once lived
sharing
deepest thoughts
to be read
again
and again
don’t shut the book
forever wondering
what knowledge beauty
joy
is held
blow off the dust
read what is written
so that you may
learn
to close the book
shall only
close your mind
~~~~~~~~~~~
Miriam from http://anotherwanderingsoul.wordpress.com/2013/06/05/my-pages/ and I have once again written a piece from a photo that Miriam has chosen. We then post our pieces at the same time (or near enough) not knowing what the other has written. Please go and see her contribution.
Ramblings From A Mum 
Beautiful!
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Thank you so much Eunice 🙂
Jen, I am totally in LOVE with this!! Never again do I want to hear you saying ‘ugh’ when you post something this beautiful.
“as stitches are
divorced
from fraying binders”
… that, my friend, is marvelous.
I love where this took you – so many beautiful images here – and such warmth. It made me smile all through… just wonderful. xx
I so treasure doing this with you – thank you for this.
You have brought tears to my eyes – honestly. I don’t know what else to say – I am honoured that you feel this way. Thank you for being my friend and for allowing me to push myself. These collaborations are very special to me – thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me believe a little more in my self and my writing. xxx
Oh, how could I not… you have a fascinating head on your shoulders – and I treasure these glimpses into your wonderful mind.
As for making you cry… guess what you just did to me…
LOOK! A BIRD! *hastily wipes tears away*
😉
You are very special – and I hope you know it. xx
I… I truly don’t know how to take the compliments – from a mum who loves to write, who dabbled in prose..I have learnt so much and you have helped me do that – you are very special my friend – very special. xxx
Thank you, hun and likewise – your words help me transform and evolve. I am very thankful. xx
I think we need a little group {{hug}} right now, that was a lovely thing to say, love you girl xxx
love you right back! 😀
now for the group hug….
Start swimming! 🙂
😀
Wow! That was beautiful, Mumsy! Hugs Paula xxxooo
Thank you sweet – I worked on this a bit I am so happy you and others are liking it. 🙂 xx
That is marvelous! The imagery is beautiful and the words.. oh they are breathtaking. 🙂
I am still wiping tears away from comments – thank you so very much HA – thank you! 🙂 x
Thank you so much for re- blogging – I am a little bit overwhelmed right now, please read Miriams HA is you don’t already follow this wonderful woman. Thank you.xx
Your welcome.
I already follow her and I have read the poem, which is another beautiful creation, among many others, by her. 🙂
Reblogged this on howanxious and commented:
This is my second re-blog on the same day. Now that must mean something, right? Go forth and read it right now.
look, Mumsy! THAT’s how great your work is!! 😀 booyah! (sorry, it did feel like a booyah-moment… 😉 )
My smiling has turned to laughter with your booyah moment – thank you precious – thank you everyone! 🙂 xx
Oh HA how wonderful – thank you again. I can feel the LOVE as I dry my eyes! 🙂 x
what a great prompt! Loved what you both did. Don’t shut the book.. I like that message.
‘A’- thank you – it’s been a very emotional 30 minutes for me here. I am so pleased you liked both, Miriam is such a talented artist and she has helped me so much along the way. (It is a good message isn’t it) xx
Yes. I love Miriam’s writing. Be well my friend
Your are gorgeous – thank you and the same to you xx
Loved it! This piece touched the soul….
thank you Kitt – your comment and compliment is graciously and humbly accepted xx
What an amazing piece for the picture! 😀
thank you sweetheart – I am very chuffed at the response 🙂
Please read. I know you don’t do Awards. But I HAD to mention you xx
I stopped doing awards. But this girls I know did an award, and nominated just me. And asked me to add 5 special people to my “Wolf Pack”
You are 1. http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/2013/06/06/the-semper-fidelis-award-i-had-to-accept-this-x/
Shaun xx
you are naughty
I shall take a peek soon
😉 xx
Thank you..
I had to mention ya..
You know why..
x 🙂
I absolutely LOVE this!!!
and I am grateful and tickled that you LOVE it 🙂 xx
This is gorgeous. Love the images conjured by that first stanza.
Sarah – thank you so much, the 1st was also my favourite 🙂 xx