Leaning into tomorrow
how do you find your way,
lost in a pirogue,
this mist,
this now?
Do your roots sink down,
holding you here, mirrored
in quiet waters?
Does the tangle of trees
cover the path
to somewhere else?
Follow the birds of your heart.
You are at peace in this place,
breathing in the sweet smell
everywhere, every day,
each moment true.
Today's prompt from Octpowrimo asks us to select from three images. I chose this one from Rodney Smith, titled, "Danielle in boat, Beaufort, South Carolina" (1996).
Already I'm curious to see what others have written about this beautiful photograph. I only had time to look at a few of Smith's photos, but they all have this luminous composition -- or something whimsical -- that provokes reflection and makes me want to see more of his work.
Read what others have written at Octpowrimo
and explore a little of Rodney Smith.
I really like your interpretation of the photo, Beth! My favorite part:
ReplyDelete"Do your roots sink down,
holding you here, mirrored
in quiet waters?
Does the tangle of trees
cover the path
to somewhere else?"
You've captured the photo. Especially like "the birds of your heart" as it looks like she could launch into flight.
ReplyDeleteI love that you saw this as "leaning into tomorrow," such a unique interpretation! Lovely piece today :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part.."You are at peace in this place,
ReplyDeletebreathing in the sweet smell
everywhere, every day,
each moment true." Really nice!