I HELD TIME IN MY HAND ONCE...

Karen  Tillotson

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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I HELD TIME IN MY HAND ONCE... by Karen  Tillotson
I HELD TIME IN MY HAND ONCE... by Karen  Tillotson
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  • Sharon K. Shubert

    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

    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

    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

    Debbie Roelle

    Beautiful image and words, BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Debbie…always so grateful for your wonderful encouragement. x

  • Claudia Alves

    Claudia Alves

    very beautiful work Karen!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Such wonderful comments…thank you so much Claudia!

  • Finobub

    Finobub

    Lovely my friend:)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks a bunch, Fino…always appreciate your wonderful comments!

  • tanmari

    tanmari

    Totally marvellously LOVELY,both!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Mari…I am so grateful for your visit and wonderful comments!

  • arvyart

    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

    RajeevKashyap

    Beautiful work

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Rajeev, thank so much for your visit and very kind comments!

  • Tara  Turner

    Tara Turner

    stunning!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Tara!

  • AnnDixon

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Sue Clamp

    Beautiful image and lovely poem :-)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Sue, I value your wonderful comments!

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Very beautiful…....!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Ellen! =)

  • Liane Pinel

    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

    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

    bubbleblue

    wonderful image

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Rowan  Plantagenet

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Suzanne Chouinard

    Beautiful shot. Nice composition.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Sucho.

  • Nancy Stafford

    Nancy Stafford


    Beautiful image

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    THANK YOU!!! That is so awesome!!!

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    splendid work

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you kindly Heloisa!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    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

    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

    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  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    fantastic both image and words

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Heather…your great comments are much appreciated!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    A stunning shot and a fav:))

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Tina for your kind comment and fave!

  • Nancy Polanski

    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

    JUSTART

    beautiful work

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much. =)

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Amazing work Karen!!!!!!!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much dear Lana.

  • Paul Gibbons

    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

    valzart

    wooOOT! lol! Fabulous capture sweetheART delightful ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you dear Val!! Hugzxx

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    What a beautiful image.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much Lyn…and for the fave as well…much appreciated! =)

  • Rita Agostinelli

    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

    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

    Lucindawind

    gorgeous !

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks for your kind comments, Lucinda!

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    Absolutely stunning…..Well done!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much Gene!

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    Its just amazing what a great work!!! well done

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much…!! =)

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Brilliant !

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    thanks for the wonderfully kind comment!

  • Chloe .

    Chloe .

    Gorgeous x

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks a bunch Tracy!

  • Belinda Fletcher

    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

    ldeiter78

    Very beautiful image and writing!! Great work!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks very much for your kindness Lori!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Wow, such a stunning image!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks for your wonderful comments Georgie…I love “wows”!!!

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