What Matters In Life
.....................................................................................I have a color version of this pic taken back in May 2007—but I love it so much I thought I’d do a B and W version.
Also…here’s a poem I wrote a while back that seemed to go with it:
What Matters In Life
Feeling the fresh wind swoosh across my face
Walking in a brisk, non-swift pace
Hearing birds chirp and wildly flutter
Touching textures smooth, soft as butter
Reading a story of hope, laughter or joy
Watching a child riding a scooter—his toy
Sensing the smell of baked goods with coffee
Listening to leaves rustle atop the oak tree
Seeing a foreign tourist in couture style
Speaking a new accent for a short while
Waking up each morning to see the sun shine
Sharing a humorous joke to see a face line
Remembering a moment with someone gone ‘bye’
Running on the beach, squinting an eye
Musing to music for words to live by
Giving a gift that makes another cry
Living for happiness at every moment in time
Wining, dining and hearing bells chime
Feeling the kiss & embrace from your love
Realizing the simple beauty of a white dove.
by
Michael J Armijo
PS-I just remembered when my mom passed away on Jan. 24, 2000 I thought to myself “NOTHING MATTERS”...I think that was one of the reasons I wrote this poem.
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FlickerLightSt...
Such beautiful words to accompany this stunning image! Wonderful work!
Antanas
Beautiful composition…
kari
Oh wow…you have captured me in this one!!! I want to be sitting on that bench RIGHT NOW!!! Great shot, it is perfect :)
missalyshachri...
i just love this:)
its so tranquil
Judith Oppenhe...
Hi Michael. Aptly named. I like your vision.
Antoine Dagobert
wonderful words and picture!great work!
WesternDreamer
Both versions of this image are wonderful, and your creative writing ties it all together perfectly! Quite touching are the words AND the image!!! :~)))
KBSImages
Another one I LOVE!!!!! Awesome in black and white! Kim :)
PammyG
I am soooo here—right there in that chair, with my thoughts on all you wrote in your poem!! With the hectic styles of todays life, a place like this would be paradise!!! LOVE IT!! By the way, I’d like to see it in color, too!
ANNETTE HAGGER
BEAUTFIUL …............. ; )
imageworld
great use of the tree as your natural border, great composition & a great tonal range with this picture, like the symbolisim of the seat under the tree, a great landscape are you a member of the landscape group if why not
Cheri Perry
Oh Michael, how I know what you were feeling when you lost your mom and created this beautiful poem. It says so much in few words. I love it.
Now the IMage is spectacular. I love it. It looks so serene and quiet. I’d love to be sitting in that chair just thinking of what life is all about and what has gone by. Remember, life is what you make it. Please keep that superb chin of yours high when you walk the path thru life.
Excellent image and poem my friend…you did awesome (as usual)!
Hugz!!!
CinB
this picture speaks to my heart, i can see myself sitting on that bench for hours!
beautiful capture
DulceBipolar
very nice!
Maureen Bloesch
great comp & b/w!