Chiaroscuro
Monochromatic contrast
Light against darkness
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The dove perches on the wooden stall of the stable. I see only its back, white against the red-gold light. The folded wings form a symbol of love. In the shadows, a newborn lamb takes its first faltering steps. I am apart from the scene, yet part of it; a witness, another note in the song, as the dance of life begins. In fragility and peace, I hear echoes of an ancient story. The farmyard angel watches and I, in my turn observe, awake to both kinship and choice.
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Clinging to shadows
Darkness closes on the mind
Hope seems extinguished
Turning my face to the light
I will choose to walk in peace
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wonderful Sue…
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Thank you, Sangbad.
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Incandescent Sue (I have been waiting to use that word for a long time). Why don’t you share this post at the Senior Salon today?
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Thank you, Bernadette. I keep forgetting about Wednesdays 🙂
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I jumped over from the Salon and might have missed this lovely post otherwise. Beautiful, Sue.
xx,
mgh
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Lovely ❤
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Thanks, Alethea ❤
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i will choose to walk in peace
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🙂
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Lovely, Sue. Thank you for this. Hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan.
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A very good post.Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Henrietta.
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You are welcome!
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Ah. Love this, Sue. That place of witness and yet being a piece of the peace… beautiful.
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The photo just seemed to capture the feeling.
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Lovely poems and picture.
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Thanks, Robbie.
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Reblogged this on ENLIGHTENMENT ANGELS.
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Wow Sue this is one of my all time favorites of yours – just exquisite!
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Thank you so much, Candice!
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A beautiful take Sue 🙂
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Thanks, Judy. 🙂
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Sue, I am so happy that you took the time to post this at the Senior Salon. You have taken very many wonderful photos but I think this is one of top favorites.
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Thanks, Bernadette, I just loved the colours and contrasts.
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