The Invalid
A clear blue sky
Wisped with small white clouds above the ocean.
The sunlight warmed her body
Yet, with the softest breeze straight off the snow,
A reminder of the season.
She shivered then,
Drew her wrap closer around her thin shoulders
And turned her face upwards
Towards the warmth of the sun, closing her eyes
Against its harsh brightness.
Photo: http://www.istockphoto.com/
©DGA
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06/06/2010 at 6:57 am
I really like this one Adee. You brought the contrasts of the season out very well.
xxx
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06/06/2010 at 7:01 am
Thank you, Halfy. Hope you are ejoying your weekend. xxx
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06/06/2010 at 8:19 am
Excellent contrasts, I agree with Halfy.
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06/06/2010 at 8:32 am
Thanks, Cin. It’s because I have felt the icy breeze here in spite of the lovely sunshine!
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06/06/2010 at 8:21 am
Just as an aside, I am constantly surprised and delighted when I come across synchronicity (and it happens somehow, somewhere, on a daily basis). I am busy writing a post and earlier this morning, I wrote this:
And then turn my face to the sun
and let it draw, upward and away;
the dewdrops left behind by doubt.
I thought I’d share 🙂
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06/06/2010 at 8:35 am
Thanks for sharing! I am often amazed at how synchronicity/coincidences pop up all over the place until I’m not sure what is behind them! 😀
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06/06/2010 at 10:36 am
Very poignant…I enjoyed it!
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06/06/2010 at 10:57 am
Thanks, Gran, I’m glad!
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06/06/2010 at 4:53 pm
This is delightfully multi-layered. I like the final touch of the sun’s welcome warmth still having a negative quality in the brightness.
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06/06/2010 at 5:08 pm
Thanks so much for your comment, Col. 😀
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06/06/2010 at 6:19 pm
The darkest cloud can have a silver lining that can bring hope. Beautifully written!
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06/06/2010 at 7:03 pm
I believe that too, Lyndatjie! Life IS hope! Thanks for the comment.
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07/06/2010 at 9:09 pm
Wonderful way to describe the cold and the warmth she must experience. Have a lovely week Adee!
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08/06/2010 at 5:21 am
Thank you, Rea. Have a great week too! Hope things are going well. 🙂
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