Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Photography
Traditions: Celebrate Heritage
As if entranced, I paused to gazed upon these well-worn ivory keys and ebony, Though under glass, this once-blank slate lives on, For all to see, artistic legacy. I see each famed “John Hancock” on these keys Perhaps the greatest tribute to the man, Star-studded,… Continue Reading “Traditions: Celebrate Heritage”
Concert Day
Getting ready for tonight’s concert, with anticipation and focus. Concert dress is ready, the music has been reviewed and organized, with tricky passages highlighted. Even a bad hair day like today, with non-stop downpours, can’t diminish my excitement and anticipation. You’d think, after all… Continue Reading “Concert Day”
“LOVE” is in the air…
Out of the blue, emerging message strewn, Where wishes made on stars do oft come true, Across the azure sky, each letter drawn, I could not turn away from what I knew. First “L”, then “O”, (the thermals softly blew), The bus on which… Continue Reading ““LOVE” is in the air…”
Reflecting Legacy
Etched in silver, Legacy forever seen, Courage on display. Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflecting
Wilderness
There was a time when mountain springs ran clear, There was a time when red fox roamed a-near, There was a time this pump house served the town, There was a time when water flowed on down, There was a time when trailheads weren’t… Continue Reading “Wilderness”
Caution!
Please use caution… Though water’s sparkling clear, There’s danger lurking near. Please use caution… Tall grasses waft and sway, But warning signs allay. Please use caution… Below the glimmering pond, Sea creatures ‘neath the fronds. Please use caution… The wafting, shallow marsh, Conceals a… Continue Reading “Caution!”
Bouquet of Daisies
I’ve never seen a sight as white and bright, As brilliant when the bud, though still entombed in purple deep, becomes a vibrant sight, Near blinding, once that flower’s fully bloomed. Emerging one by one, these daisies’ flumes bestir the heart and take the… Continue Reading “Bouquet of Daisies”
Wanderlust
In March, while on a SHU Booster Club trip to Indianapolis to support Seton Hall at Butler, we made side visit to the fantastic and historically significant Indianapolis Speedway. Not a racing fan, I was less than enthused, until we got there. The enormity… Continue Reading “Wanderlust”
This Earthly Plane
This earthly plane on which we mere subside, Seems other worldly, wistfully serene, A plane between where sky and sea collide, Where humankind do live and dare to dream. Is earth a conjured backdrop for our schemes? We know it’s mere a sphere amid… Continue Reading “This Earthly Plane”
Village Nights
My “village” wears a shawl of winter snow, Yet folks return each year to take their place, And lighting from within the homes we know, Create an air of warmth and welcoming space. ”T was only hours ago they lay in crates, Securely stored… Continue Reading “Village Nights”
Macrospore
Fungus, toadstool, spore Dreaded, craved, or mere ignored More than what I seem. Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise
Carry
After an exhaustively satisfying jaunt to Disney Springs, we return to our Polynesian Paradise, with visions of plunging into a refreshing Oasis Pool. This photo captures many emotions for me, transporting me back to the warmth of that day; tasty lunch on the deck… Continue Reading “Carry”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
Home Sweet Home
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