Stories told ... (impressions of "Land of Stillness" by CA)
“what started so long ago continues, and brushes by all, everything, leaving traces of itself to be found again and again…”
echoes last forever, they are carried from the edges of time
as a single note … so very long ago, embraced by the wind
it flew … through a millennium of lives, to reach its resting place
a place where it lies, takes root, and speaks to all that pass
contained within, words, letters that move, a language of all
for all, listen with your eyes … loudly, the echo
tells of place, where we have been … and where we shall go
it tells of experience and of lessons learned, misplaced or forgotten
the very first wind took flight so long ago, and simply
carried the sound of others … the dreams, the words, the essence
of story to distant lands … to be found, by you, by me
the air is ablaze with memory, restless thoughts seeking shelter
such is the grain that was carried, lying deep, waiting to take hold
then grows and speaks, telling us … of that journey
a life of story … found in streams, hills and wooded place
look and listen to all, lines and verse, chapters, life revealed
a blade of windblown grass is found simply waiting
with a gentle breeze at its back, it bends, the words dripping
it yields to all that listen, it speaks to you, it speaks for all
a story once told by one to another … Then … Now … Forever.
By : RJ Heller
© RJ Heller, November 2010 : All rights reserved.
Stories told ... (impressions of "Land of Stillness" by CA) by rjheller1150
I am so very happy and thankful for Chris Armytage allowing me to use her beautiful photo, “Land of Stillness”, as inspiration for another collaborative effort. As soon as I saw it, the title, “Stories told” jumped onto the page, waiting for the words, and the story to unfold. And now it has. Thanks Chris….!
November 2010 RJH
By Chris Armytage*
Copyright© Chris Armytage
Comments
Absolutely lovely collaboration! My favorite part?
“the very first wind took flight so long ago, and simply
carried the sound of others … the dreams, the words, the essence
of story to distant lands … to be found, by you, by me”
Beautiful words with a peaceful feeling of history and longing (if that makes sense).
Thank you so much…this was a great project to be a part of.
– rjheller1150
I am so awed by your beautiful words and overjoyed at the results of our collaborative work Rick. Yours is so powerful and inspiring, I feel it at a deep soul level … I want to read them over and over … thank you so much, my friend!
Thanks to you as well my friend,
the photo and the words feel as though they are telling
a story that is being displayed and told
over and over again, especially here on RB as we all share the
magic of our own unique creativity. Thanks again,
– rjheller1150
this is outstanding writing and just so beautiful and just so perfect with Chris beautiful art work well done on a fabulous collaborative love it lee
Thank you very much !!
– rjheller1150
Beautiful writing and wonderful collaboration!!
Thanks so much !
– rjheller1150
Perfect!! A lovely photo as well Chris! I wish I could here you reading this Rick. “a life of story … found in streams, hills and wooded place
look and listen to all, lines and verse, chapters, life revealed” Beautiful!
Thank you Elizabeth….Loved Chris’s photo, and as such, so do the words….
Thanks my friend
– rjheller1150
Rick and Chris! Such a magnificent collaboration- I applaud you both on the sensitivity and depth of this piece together. One of my favorite Writers, and one of my favorite Artists, and two of my favorite souls here, finding a beat together…
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*to be found, by you, by me
the air is ablaze with memory, restless thoughts seeking shelter
such is the grain that was carried, lying deep, waiting to take hold*
Thanks so much….This was really enjoyable. A great photo that speaks…..
R
– rjheller1150
December 16,2010 Wonderful work.
Thank You so much….Very flattered……R
– rjheller1150
Wonderful news Rick, huge congratulations on your feature for this outstanding writing :))
all about the photo, that started the writing..Thanks Chris
– rjheller1150