if i could fly
i would soar over the sunset
the sky painted in blue and orange
i would spread my wings
toward the mystery of the horizon
floating on the clarity of clouds
listen to my heart beat
to the rhythm of celestial music
breathe in breathe out
exhaling
exploring
exhilarating
would i be free?
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My photograph and poem were inspired by the colorful artwork of Kim Nelson, specifically her painting, "Take Flight," which can be found at her website, Kim Nelson Creates at http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/. I created this post in response to the Sunday Challenge at the inspiring poetry site, Imaginary Garden With Real Toads at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/. When I saw Kim's painting, it made me think about the beauty of birds and what would it be like to fly. I took this photo of birds migrating to a warmer climate in the countryside of New York. I'd love to learn how to paint one day.
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Sharing my photo also with this lovely site:
Ending this with the question is very effective! Lovely photo, such warm colors!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could fly too :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your inspired piece on Real Toads.
ReplyDeleteBellissima la tua "Vorrei"....sai che sulla mia antologia ho inserito una lirica con lo stesso titolo? Un abbraccio
ReplyDeleteE questa foto sembra un dipinto in cui volano liberi nel cielo! Complimenti per la foto....noto la firma... ;)
ReplyDeleteciao e buona giornata! Cri : )
A question we ask often to ourselves..never answered though...loved the poetry..:)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful photo! I'm with you - one day I'd love to learn how to paint!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome photo , and a beautiful poetry, too. You could easily learn to paint...just begin ! :-))))
ReplyDeleteWow, lovely shot and poem!
ReplyDeletelovely post
ReplyDeletebirds in flight always make me happy
I would think that would be an amazing feeling, great picture also.
ReplyDeleteYour poem definitely conveys the feeling of the exhilaration of freedom! Nice.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Your photo is brilliant in both color and caught-subjects; vivid as your poem as they illustrate that yearning to fly, to be free. The question as finale is effective. Just right.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I often times imagine how wonderful it would be to fly.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely work!
ReplyDeleteGreat mix of photography and poetry.
ReplyDeleteExceptionally beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that, we still can't answer whether that standpoint would be free or not is the best part of it.
I can't really come to what actually freedom would be.
Amazing work. keep writing :)
Beautiful...unique write..expressing freedom and the asking "would I be free?"
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and a thought-provoking ending!
ReplyDelete... yes, you would be free.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking!
ReplyDeleteI love this poem...it is very inspirational
ReplyDeleteLovely - both words and photo! When I was a child I would dream I could fly. I still remember the feeling! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning photograph ~ I would like to think I am free ~
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful words for this equally beautiful photograph, Loredana!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday to you!
xo.
"spread my wings
ReplyDeletetoward the mystery of the horizon"
and all the rest so beautifully and ethereally expressed. Lovely!!
Les couleurs sont extraordinaires sur ta photo. Elle serait parfaite comme fond d'écran sur mon téléphone multifonctions, tu ne trouves pas? ;-)
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Fantastic photo ~ would be nice to see a sky like that ~ mostly grey here ~ snow tomorrow?
ReplyDeletePoem is lovely ~
(A Creative Harbor)
Always lovely to have you visit and great to see your blog ^_^
beautiful!
ReplyDeleteciao bella
Creative Carmelina
Would love to fly away too many a time. Wonderful write.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo!!!
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