Today some portraits, illuminating the mystery of endings. Leaves, lives, moments.
Mysteries, Yes
Truly, we live with mysteries too marvellous
to be understood.
How grass can be nourishing in the
mouths of the lambs.
How rivers and stone are forever
in allegiance with gravity
while we ourselves dream of rising.
How two hands touch and the bonds will
never be broken.
How people come, from delight or the
scars of damage,
to the comfort of a poem.
Let me keep my distance, always, from those
who think they have the answers.
Let me keep company always with those who say
“Look!” and laugh in astonishment,
and bow their heads.
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Stephanie says
These photos are so beautiful.
Catherine Drea says
Thank you so much Stephanie. I was searching for lone leaves……and found some……
Kerry says
So beautiful…Mary Oliver’s words always go straight to my soul!
Catherine Drea says
Kerry I agree, she always touches me so much too……
gotham girl says
Love MO and the tenderness in that last image!
Catherine Drea says
Thanks Robin and for spotting that tenderness……..xx
Elaine says
I am sure I am Mary Olivers’ love child :). We are on the same wavelength – I love her words that go so well with your pictures. Well chosen Catherine.
Catherine Drea says
Maybe we are Mary Oliver’s twin love children!! She is just wonderful at getting to the heart of things xx
Susan says
All such lovey images but the very last one made me stop and gaze for a really long while … xo
Catherine Drea says
Thank you Susan….that’s lovely to hear xx