I HELD TIME IN MY HAND ONCE...
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I held Time in my hand once…
It gathered the light of the sun
And filled itself with life
It’s rainbow of colours seemed only for me
They warmed my heart
And nourished my soul.
My eyes opened to its simple joys.
I held time tightly
but as gently as I could.
It seemed it would last forever
But each petal soon tired and fell
Carried away by the winds that blow.
(They are always hungry for change)
Yet the center of time has held fast
To a stubborn stalk that endures
The settings of the sun,
And the winds that always blow…
So I hold fast
And can reach easily through time
In both directions
But it is here…
Now…
That I find peace.
I can smile
With the sun on my face
And remember
The birth of my soul.
~ Karen Tillotson
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Karen Tillotson
Sharon K. Shubert
Gorgeous shot and I love the poetry accompaniment. ;)
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks my dear friend…so grateful for your wonderful comment.
Peter Lessey
Wow… A beautiful composition of both written words and image. breathtaking my friend.
Loving it, a Fav. in my book. – Peter
Karen Tillotson replied
Oh Peter, you are always wonderfully kind, my friend. I always appreciate your great support and encouragement so much. Thank you so much!x
Maureen Maliha
Extremely touching, and reaches deep down for me. Both the image, the words, speak volumes. Love the softness of the hand… Wonderful!
Karen Tillotson replied
Maureen…this one evolved after reading your wonderful message this morning…you are very much a part of this one my friend…big hugs to you xox…(and thank you from the bottom of my heart.)
Debbie Roelle
Beautiful image and words, BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Debbie…always so grateful for your wonderful encouragement. x
Claudia Alves
very beautiful work Karen!!!
Karen Tillotson replied
Such wonderful comments…thank you so much Claudia!
Finobub
Lovely my friend:)
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks a bunch, Fino…always appreciate your wonderful comments!
tanmari
Totally marvellously LOVELY,both!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Mari…I am so grateful for your visit and wonderful comments!
arvyart
Wow!!! What a fabulous shot wraped into a mesmerizing poetry! Karen, your so… Splendid beauty! :)
Karen Tillotson replied
You are so kind Arvy…thank you very much for your wow (!) and great comments (and fave!)...such a great support as always!!! =)
RajeevKashyap
Beautiful work
Karen Tillotson replied
Hi Rajeev, thank so much for your visit and very kind comments!
Tara Turner
stunning!!!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Tara!
AnnDixon
Gorgeous image and wonderful words, xx
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Ann for your great comments and the fave!!!! So glad you like it!
Kim Calvert
WOW Karen..such a beautiful, wonderful piece of work my friend.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Kim…that “WOW” makes me one happy camper! LOL!!!
Lois Bryan
Oh, oh … Karen!!!!!!! You do have the soul of the poet … it’s in your writings … and in your photographic art .. and in your heart!!!!! And you open it up for us all to enjoy and wonder at!!!!!!! You hold time in your hand … and you hold our admiration!!!!!!!
Karen Tillotson replied
You’re such a gentle soul Lois…always so good to me, always enthusiastic, supportive and encouraging…but saying such wonderful things makes me stumble mentally and renders me somewhat speechless! So, please know that I do thank you for “it all”, ...I truly treasure your friendship and your sincerity means so much. xo
Ann Rodriquez
Absolutely gorgeous sharp focus and softness of the hand. Very, very nice.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you very much Ann…I sincerely appreciate your wonderfully kind comments.
Sue Clamp
Beautiful image and lovely poem :-)
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Sue, I value your wonderful comments!
Ellen
Very beautiful…....!!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Ellen! =)
Liane Pinel
Simply beautiful…your image made me look and your words made me cry with recognition…thank you
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you dear Liane…such wonderful kind comments are so much appreciated. Thanks for the fave as well, my friend.
Trudi's Images
Beautiful image and words ,lovely work
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Trudi for your great comments and the fave. Much appreciated!
bubbleblue
wonderful image
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so much!
Rowan Plantag...
Beautiful and touching.
Great words and lovely photo.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Maureen for your generous comments…and the faves are very much appreciated!
Antanas
lovely work, well done
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you very much Antanas. It’s always so nice to hear from you. And I appreciate the fave. =)
Vicki Ferrari
Beautiful work Karen!! Love these daisies! And your photography and words are as special as ever soulsis!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so much dear Vicki!
nadine henley
dear karen – such a striking image – the depth of field on the hand is superb. The title and poem are icing on the cake. Lovely.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you my dear friend… so grateful to you for your wonderful support, always.
Suzanne Chouinard
Beautiful shot. Nice composition.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so much Sucho.
Nancy Stafford
Beautiful image
Karen Tillotson replied
THANK YOU!!! That is so awesome!!!
Heloisa Castro
splendid work
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you kindly Heloisa!
Rick & Deb Larson
This is really a stunning image Karen, beautifully done … HUGE CONGRATS on your well deserved feature!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
Karen Tillotson replied
I’m most grateful for your very kind comments!! Thank you both very much! =)
CarolM
Beautiful in every way, Karen. Love the writing too.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you very much Carol…so grateful for your support always.
Kevin Kroeker
love the image and writing! Perfect :)
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks Kevin…I’m very honored you’ve added this to your favourites!
Heather Rivet...
fantastic both image and words
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks Heather…your great comments are much appreciated!
Martina Fagan
A stunning shot and a fav:))
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks Tina for your kind comment and fave!
Nancy Polanski
I think this is so well done! I love the softness, the lighting, the color and the idea itself. Just wonderful.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you so much Nancy for your visit and great comments….makes my day!!!
JUSTART
beautiful work
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so much. =)
Svetlana Sewell
Amazing work Karen!!!!!!!!!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so much dear Lana.
Paul Gibbons
Outstanding treatment and creative artwork, well done.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you so very much Paul…and i’m honoured you have added this to your favourites!
valzart
wooOOT! lol! Fabulous capture sweetheART delightful ;} happy hippy hugglez
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you dear Val!! Hugzxx
Lyn Evans
What a beautiful image.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you so much Lyn…and for the fave as well…much appreciated! =)
Rita Agostinelli
Karen this is so lovely!! Awesome capture! The composition and colors are fabulous! Karen Tillotson’s poem is a wonderful piece for this beautiful capture…very, very touching! Excellent! :)
Rita Agostinelli
Silly silly me…you wrote that beautiful poem…you are an AWESOME writer!!! My comment…sounds as though the poet was someone else…my apologies…now I love the poem even more …sooo much more meaning to the image now…:)))
Karen Tillotson replied
Haha…no apology required. Thanks so very much for your wonderful and kind comments Rita…and I’m overjoyed you have added this to your favourites! =)
Lucindawind
gorgeous !
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks for your kind comments, Lucinda!
Gene Praag
Absolutely stunning…..Well done!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you so much Gene!
Tenee Attoh
Its just amazing what a great work!!! well done
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so much…!! =)
helmutk
Brilliant !
Karen Tillotson replied
thanks for the wonderfully kind comment!
Chloe .
Gorgeous x
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks a bunch Tracy!
Belinda Fletcher
What a stunning shot! My sister-In-Law would love this, her favourite colour is purple. I love the softness.
Karen Tillotson replied
Aw thanks bunches Belinda. I love purple too. It’s such a rich dynamic colour…uplifting, calming, inspires creativity and as Alice Walker said in her book “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.”
ldeiter78
Very beautiful image and writing!! Great work!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks very much for your kindness Lori!
Georgie Hart
Wow, such a stunning image!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks for your wonderful comments Georgie…I love “wows”!!!