Unfurling gently in the soft, late sun,
they shyly extend their fingers.
Tentative, as the newfound freedom offers no resistance ,
they relish the warmth.
Is it real, or is it a dream?
Will it fade
and the restrictions of their previous existence suddenly reappear?
Can they trust this new environment?
What does the future hold?
Is it worth the risk,
this glowing warmth
that stirs the sap and gives life to once-dormant extremities?
The golden orb slips lower. The damp cool night descends.
No longer furled, their fronds are now exposed.
The forest seems so different now
… they are vulnerable
… and cold
… and confused … in a place of no return.
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Shivering gently as the soft, early sun
caresses the forest, they turn
… to face the warmth of a brand new day.
Metamorphosis
I wrote this last night as a companion to my Fitzroy Fronds image … and as a comment on Life.
I do intend to put both together in one image when the creative juices inspire!!
Craig Hender IPA, 4 months ago
Beautiful Rosalie, just beautiful.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Craig Hender IPA’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks my friend …
Sharon Hammond, 4 months ago
Oh my – you write AND take beautiful photos. Is there no end to your talent?
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Sharon Hammond’s comment, 4 months ago
Inspiration struck Sharon!! Actually both have been lurking all my life – occasionally they come together.
SharonD, 4 months ago
Wow Rosalie,this is great.I had no idea you could write too.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to SharonD’s comment, 4 months ago
Pleased you like it Sharon. I suspect we are all multi-faceted!
SharonD, 4 months ago
Hi Rosalie,the many gifts bestowed by God.
6point1
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4 months ago
Awww This will surely keep them warm, well written.
Maximus, 4 months ago
And you can write too. excellent. :)
Rosalie Dale IPA, 4 months ago
Thanks heaps Dan
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Maximus’s comment, 4 months ago
The trouble with writing Maxie is that one has to have a bit of space / quiet / inspiration!!! Not always available in today’s lifestyle. Thanks buddy.
Maximus, 4 months ago
Very true.. not easy to always find. :)
6point1
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4 months ago
no no thank you!!!!!
GailD, 4 months ago
Great writing Rosalie. Fits the image perfectly. Great work.
photos40, 4 months ago
STUNNING.!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to GailD’s comment, 4 months ago
Pleased you like it Gail.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to photos40’s comment, 4 months ago
Appreciated Wayne very much.
Prasad, 4 months ago
Thought provocative…................
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Prasad’s comment, 4 months ago
Deeper than it appears Prasad!!
loramae, 4 months ago
Hmmm…look forward to reading more! This is beautiful!
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to loramae’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Loramae
Warren Williams, 4 months ago
Are there any other talents that you not telling us about ,as this writting is excellent, Writting can be your future when photography fades away. ( You know what I mean)
Take that quiet space and the inspiration will arrive .
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Warren Williams’s comment, 4 months ago
:+) Yep I understand – thank you for the encouragement – pleased you like it Warren.
margo, 4 months ago
Beautifully crafted word pictures to accompany your photographic image. You are a clever lady Rosalie.
Marvin Collins, 4 months ago
Beautiful Rosalie, I love it, you are really quite talented!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to margo’s comment, 4 months ago
Appreciated Margo – I need to get back to some writing so I can put both together more often!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Marvin Collins’s comment, 4 months ago
I’m convinced it is in all of us Marvin – just needs a catalyst sometimes to bring it out!
ben d'acunto, 4 months ago
Love it Rosalie…weel done!
Rosalie Dale IPA, 4 months ago
Thanks Ben
pinkyjain, 4 months ago
So very lovely Rosalie, beautiful words
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to pinkyjain’s comment, 4 months ago
I appreciate the favouriting pinky – pleased it appeals to you.
debsphotos, 4 months ago
Always thought you were a lady of many talents Rosalie…..Beautiful words for a lovely image!!!.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to debsphotos’s comment, 4 months ago
:+) Thanks heaps Deb.
coffeebean, 4 months ago
Yes this is just so beautiful and suits your image perfectly.
lianne, 4 months ago
Incredible! And the image is pretty spectacular too!
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to coffeebean’s comment, 4 months ago
Jenny thank you so much -
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to lianne’s comment, 4 months ago
Lianne, coming from you, I am flattered. Thank you. Love your written word, and your ‘lucky’ shots!!! Keep it up.
mariarty, 4 months ago
Hey Rosalie, beautiful words. A lady with hidden talents.
Roger Sampson, 4 months ago
My Rosalie – I am so pleasantly touched by what I just read. Even the 3rd and 4th reading left me feeling the same. Being very honest my friend – this is very, very good. I’m smiling right now.
Rog
P.S. Does this mean I’m out of a job? hehe
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to mariarty’s comment, 4 months ago
THanks Marie – you flatter me.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Roger Sampson’s comment, 4 months ago
Hey Rog – you also flatter me – so pleased it evoked a smile – and no, you are certainly never out of a job! I could not draw out the meaning the way you can (BTW yes, I am still contemplating that other more complex collab!!!)
Enivea, 14 days ago
Beautiful words and photo. Look forward to seeing more along these lines :-))
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Enivea’s comment, 14 days ago
Thank you so much for the encouragement.