Faces in the Leaves

The leaves look like they’re following the contours of the faces
Basic picture is:
we are the leaves in this life..
floating in and out with Autumn’s purpose;
Springs release
Winters contemplation,
In
Summer
We fly and flit and flirt to our hearts content
then again we fall with a thud
back to earth
in the muck and mire of our own doing
We Co-Mingle and Co-Create
we feel better bunched together in
what we realize may be a bit of a mess..
But ahhhh winter comes
Brain Freeze!
We retreat
We Contemplate death
We die
and in Spring
we are born again
With a bit of You inside me
I create again a new Beginning
for Our paths will cross
again and again
and we will wander though the seasons
round our journey again and again,
Because really to be honest,
My world of Creation seems to blossom better
with my knowing of you
in and of my Life,
the one that seems to be called forth
from my eternal nature,
my tree … is your tree too.
lets dance in the wind baby
because we can!

Linaji 2009

  • marcwellman2000

    marcwellman2000

    beautiful Linaji!

  • linaji replied

    thanks so much marc..xxo

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Inspiring, Lina.

    (Haven’t opened my email yet. Needed a break from it all, too. :)

  • linaji replied

    Fran.. i have not sent.. i left for the entire day yesterday.. it was GLORIOUS.. IN AND OUT TODAY.. xoxoxoDO IT!!!

  • Mariska

    Mariska

    ...and we can fly without wings….amen :0)
    Beautiful writing Lina!! hugsxx

  • linaji replied

    OH MARISKA!! this is so !! your a dove for popping in with such a lovely comment.. thanks so much! HugsOOOO

  • skinnyman

    skinnyman

    I love your pieces like this, they speak to me as if across an outside cafe table on a warm evening. xxxx o too

  • linaji replied

    We will.. I just know it.. maybe someday you and I will start the international Poets Corner via RB!! with our dear LIsa as our Queen.. tehee.. I always call our girl that!! lolo

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    fabulous piece,dawnx

  • linaji replied

    Where is my baby???? I want my baby!!!!!! you have not done that in soooo long… bring him to see me friend..xoxox

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    Lina…this is so inspirational. You swept me away!!! xxxx

  • linaji replied

    I have yet to reply back on your wonderful comment yesterday..you have been on my mind all morning >>I kid you not.. I so appreciate you Erika!

  • Christie  Moses

    Christie Moses

    This is sensational!! The photo is amazing and your words are Wow! :) xoxo

  • linaji replied

    This is so fun.. to be inspired and fly like the leaves.. I see this shot and I feel right at home! lolol thanks Christie!!

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Beautiful…and image amazing!!!!!!!!! xoxoxo

  • linaji replied

    As you are my dearest Rose!! thank you ! Love YOU!!!!

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    Brilliant words for a stunning image!!
    WOW!!!!

  • linaji replied

    Ye gads.. Robbie!!! xxx thanks so much for your big RB Heart!

  • Linda Ridpath

    Linda Ridpath

    beautiful, beautiful xx

  • linaji replied

    Big hugs..Linda.. I still do not tire of your icon.. the hat every time makes me smile!

  • bill bell

    bill bell

    Well done Lina, perfect for the picture and the contours of the leaves ;)

  • linaji replied

    Hi Bill!! thanks so much.. this has been such a lovely day.. I am busy as a beaver and feel like the leaves of Summer!! xx

  • Farras Abdelnour

    Farras Abdelnour

    lina, this is so beautiful, touching, and warm! xx

  • linaji replied

    Farras! thanks so much!

  • DanikaL

    DanikaL

    I’m blown away ;) I can feel the breeze swirling around my ankles and know it is heading your way. Just beautiful!

  • linaji replied

    Danika.. wow this is very kind to feel this wind.. I am on it and the swrilling of the ankles.. Ohhh I missed that stanza!!! xxx

  • Lisa  Jewell

    Lisa Jewell

    OMG YES…..............................I want all the seasons and I want to dance with YOU xxxx

  • linaji replied

    We will and are.. this is a sublime wind we have caught.. Summer is still here.. and when we go into fall.. lets hold hands as we fall to the depths..>!!!! remember in Fall there are so many leaves.. it will feel amazing when we land!!xxxxx

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    A thought to close my eyes and dream the dreams Linaji.. Exhale then peace..
    Chuck..

  • linaji replied

    you always remind me Chuck.. to breath.. and to feel.. I love your comment.

  • BiographyofRed8

    BiographyofRed8

    what a beautifully dancing piece, full of joy of lifes cycles, the seasons representing seasons of change, really wonderful writing in response to the picture!!!!!!!

  • linaji replied

    thank you Red.. I was feeling rather leafy today.. lolol Ta!

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Lovely work, as always, Lina!! :))

  • linaji replied

    Big Hug Vicki!!! thanks so much!

  • Vasile Stan

    Vasile Stan

    Not a trace of wind tonight,
    but I feel like dancing though…
    can I have this dance Linaji?

    Leaves are falling again here
    colored by the kiss of cool nights…
    so many unseen faces come and gone
    with desperate hope to touch
    the dream before they
    touch the ground.
    ...
    Shall we then?

    The fall leaves our faces with a smile just like I do now after reading your graceful poem. Amazed.

  • linaji replied

    I would dance with you any time of day or night my dearest.. .. nice to know your seasons are changing and soon it will be full of the ground dwellers.. but they look like their doing ok!! xxx

  • Neophytos

    Neophytos

    As always the passion ..sensitivity and deep love of ‘All ’ leaves me speechless !!

  • Jack Grace

    Jack Grace

    We dance in the wind, slicing through the air to earth below, to delight in the muck and mire. We make our way up your tree veins to sprout green wings again, making ready for another chance to fly.

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    A wonderful tribute to the seasons of the heart. I feel you in every line and every word.

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Fantastic writing Linaji!! :)

  • TheWanderingBoo

    TheWanderingBoo

    beautiful writing

  • Linda Ridpath

    Linda Ridpath

    I’ll take that as a compliement then linaji :>)) xx

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    Evidences hurt, sometimes.
    Cycles hurt sometime.
    Specially when one would love to stop the motion,
    of the “leaving”.
    I am….”leaving”.
    Crackled body, quenched seconds.
    I am…. “leaving”.
    But the thoughts and feelings
    are on the same tree…
    that without sensibility…
    just have spitted me out….
    for ever….and ever…
    again.
    Rosa (mmmmm….xxxx)

  • Ushna Sardar

    Ushna Sardar

    wonderful words lina!

  • linaji replied

    OMG.. USHANA.. I SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MISSED THIS.. YOU KNOW I AM DOING THE HAPPY DANCE!!! Thank you so very much darling Sista!!

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    aww hes lonely too hehe oh and guess what, i have won a place to be two tigers keeper for the week alongside its normal keeper, at a local wildlife park, will be in oct or november hehe i cannot wait hehe dawnx

  • linaji replied

    Dawnie.. I just found this. do you know I have tears in my eyes.. serious I so love this boy..
    I just found out I can have the Gallery showing I always wanted here at my job..all my boating shots.. perhaps then i can get him.. I know it is too late.. but maybe I can have you print one for me and I will send you the money.. I telll you Dawn.. I adore this one.. and YOU!! congrats on the win.. I will say that I am a bit jealous!!! xxxx

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    this little love can stay on site linaji, i own the copyright apparently and the book people cannot stop me showing them and him hehe great to hear of your gallery showing, i just know it was be a sucess, well done,dawnxx

  • billyboy

    billyboy

    Should have read this through better the first time… the feature in CORE brought me back.
    And yes Lina, autumn is a beautiful time of year in which we reflect on our life’s brief cycle and instead of dreading death, we look forward to our rebirth… that is, moving on. But with a piece of our previous life in our blood to make us wiser in our choices.
    In this you have hit on a timeless theme that affects every one of us deeply.
    Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

  • linaji replied

    WELL.. I love to Co-Mingle with you on all levels.. you have made me very happy today.. I am crying.. (happy tears dearest) xxx

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