Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Photography
Inscrutable Visage (Photo Friday: Calm)
Peaceful, placid place, Stoic, stolid face, Bespeaks of ages past and days to come. This overwintering rest, Puts fibers on my breast That serve me well, then serve a greater purpose. Soft and fluffy fleece, Knowing brings me peace, My swaddling gift for babes… Continue Reading “Inscrutable Visage (Photo Friday: Calm)”
An Engineer’s Journal (January 2012): Retirement Reflections Reconsidered
Seagull Perspective It was January, 2012. When I look at this photograph I am transported back to that beautiful Santa Barbara beachfront resort, where we spent our pre-retirement weekend, replaying the events and conversations from the previous few days. I had given notice of… Continue Reading “An Engineer’s Journal (January 2012): Retirement Reflections Reconsidered”
Islands of Man
Life had once been defined by linears and absolutes. Our intersections well-combined; concentric pegs, ladders and chutes. Cabin logs fit, notch on notch and oaken floors laid tongue-in-groove, Alpha letters etched on blocks, built towers high to stand, unmoved. Our party lines were… Continue Reading “Islands of Man”
Goose Crossing
It was nearly eight degrees, that sunny afternoon in upstate New York. Though we were well-mittened, wrapped in wraps and protected from head to toe, there was no denying that it was COLD! We carefully traversed the picturesque bridge and were taking in the… Continue Reading “Goose Crossing”
A Walk in Winter (Photo Friday: Explore; Haiku Friday)
Tree trunk points the way, Ice-trodden trail sluiced from snow, Wintry, woodland walk.
Silent Eloquence
Looking out over the expanse of neatly arranged chairs, that in a few hours will be teeming with concert-goers, the stark contrast is clear. This anticipatory lull is prelude to a great crescendo of excitement. It’s as if calm before the storm; the lows… Continue Reading “Silent Eloquence”
Zero to Hero: Day 1
Today, I embark on a 30-day journey to become a better blogger. Today’s assignment: write and publish a “who I am and why I’m here” post. I began blogging in June 2012, a few months after having retired from the corporate world. Because of my… Continue Reading “Zero to Hero: Day 1”
LANDSCAPE 2014: Then and Now… (Photo Friday, Haiku Friday)
Independence born His humble leadership firm His home, our nation.
Unbalanced
Balanced scales shift, day by day They give and take, they tilt each way, ‘Til Yin and Yang in disarray, Scales un-evened, to my dismay, Unbalanced, savage swing and sway, He’s gone away. ******** Written in response to Trifecta Challenge: “This week we’re asking… Continue Reading “Unbalanced”
Twilight (Photo Friday / Haiku Friday)
Twilight soon descends, Glistning ‘cicles cease their melt, Silver-shard suspense!
Just Yesterday (Speakeasy #147)
“There was a time when things were different.” Many things were different, Everything was different. Was it a dream or was it Just yesterday? Just yesterday, The weathered, well-pruned arborvitae lay prone ‘neath the blizzardly burden of winter’s shawl, Only (soon) to spring… Continue Reading “Just Yesterday (Speakeasy #147)”
Fade to Black (Speakeasy #146)
While days and nights of eons fade to black, The same, sad swallow-song pervades my soul “I sat there and waited, but he never came back.” Sitcoms’ sputter; and laugh tracks’ bellow-brash, Can’t smother smooth the sulfur stench of coal, While days and nights… Continue Reading “Fade to Black (Speakeasy #146)”
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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