I Think I Think Too Much ~OneShootSunday Grand Finale
For this final OneShoot Sunday, Adam and Chris have put together a fantastic spot lite on photographer Rosie Hardy . Of all the Oneshoot Sundays I have participated in, I have to admit this is certainly one of the most exciting. The images are fantastic, and the one I have chosen as my prompt, captured my imagination better than it has been in weeks! Please have a visit with Rosie, her work will amaze you, and stop by Onestop and give the team the fond farewell they deserve!
I Think I Think Too Much
Rosie Hardy Photo |
They say moss grows on the North side
And all you need is a bit of soap and water
To defeat its shallow roots.
I will not be fooled by its petals
This disguise, this charade
This attempt to keep me here
Is wearing thin.
These paths that lead away from me
Roads of shining opportunity
Will not wait forever
And I must act!
Wash away the roots of indecision
Face the fear of failure.
Freedom of choice must not continue
To hold me ransom
The thoughts and opinions of others
Can not lend any weight
I must move
Forward, backward
Any ward
Would be better than this.
And so it is, we say good~bye to One Shoot Sunday. Adam and Chris...thank you for this and all the wonderful artists you introduced us to in the past. Thank you for the friendships that have been forged because of your efforts. Poetry has moved forward because of them, and I hope you and the rest of the Onestop Team move forward as well. Wishing all of you the very best, and looking forward to hearing of great things coming down the pipeline from each and every one of you!
Comments
Love these lines:
Roads of shining opportunity
Will not wait forever
And I must act!
Happy Sunday!
Sitting on your backside watching the moss grow, isn't going to get you anywhere, great write and I can see how the picture would prompt this.
Roads of shining opportunity
Will not wait forever
And I must act!
Wash away the roots of indecision
Face the fear of failure.
Very powerful piece, reminders to us all not to become stagnant in our decisions, reminders to take chances and begin anew as are those who brought so much to us all.
I like what you did with the prompt. Anyward, onward! Darn right!
Can not lend any weight
I must move
Forward, backward
Any ward
Would be better than this.
You aptly capture the claustrophobia and limitations (both self imposed and societally enforced) that keep us from self actualization. Well done!
Suffice it to say I really, really liked your entire blog and sentiments! Especially these lines...
"These paths that lead away from me
Roads of shining opportunity
Will not wait forever
And I must act!"
And, indeed, opportunity will not wait forever...a dynamic message for people to wake-up. Now is the hour...
Cheers, Natasha!
Take gentle care,
Roger ☺
Lovely poem , there is a strong message ..in your poem that we should be afraid of failure must forg ahead to reach where we dreamed off and wish for ..
like the lines ..
" These paths that lead away from me
Roads of shining opportunity
Will not wait forever
And I must act!" .
P.S : Coming to your space after ages I guess ...was busy ..on my work ..but this weekend I made my mind to read the ..blogosphere diaries.:)
take care.
ks :)
And all you need is a bit of soap and water...love this!!
and thanks so much for everything you've done these last days..awesome job..
Would be better than this." -- stand out the most. Excellent piece, as always.
'these paths that lead away from me'
very thought provoking!
To hold me ransom"
My favorite lines in a great piece!
Great message.
Fabulous poem!
i'm looking forward to meeting you at dVerse. {smile} dani