Textures. A Photography and Poetry prompt.
This week’s Photography and Poetry prompt is ‘Textures’. It could have been a tricky one but suddenly the inspiration hit me today. Occasionally I am quite reflective about my life and I look back at what could have been. Then I shake it off and realise that it is what was and there is nothing I can do to change it.
I believe that life is a pattern forming different shapes and textures at different points in time until, eventually, an imprint of you is left on the world. This comes in the shape of what you achieved, the things you have done and, of course, your family. This is the image that I believes sums that up. A fossil. The words of the poem also do the same.
Textures
I look across the rippled sky as the sun beats down
A tear falls slowly from my eye and my face it wears a frown
I’ve tried so hard now all my life to get to where I want to be
Somehow I got tied in knots and then I had to set me free
Sometimes happy, sometimes sad is the pattern of my being
I look upon the essence of my life and this is what I’m seeing
Ever changing like the wind as time it moves right on
I wonder what it would be like if I had sung a different song
But that was the path I’ve chosen and I can’t change it now
And when the curtain makes it’s close, I will nod and take a bow
Existence takes on a pattern and forms a story of it’s own
The textures of my being, as another seed is sown
Victoria Welton 24th February 2015
That last line covered me in goosebumps. Beautiful photo and stunning words to go with a very intriguing concept.
What a beautiful, reflective poem. I think we all wonder what our lives would’ve been if we had chosen a different path.
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Not sure whether this makes me happy or sad. Lovely words again.Very reflective. I am still waiting a) to find the time and b) to be inspired for my Prose4T this week…. hopefully I’ll come up with something by Sunday so I can join in again. x
Wow sweetie………….. Just beautiful xx #prose4t
Your words are beautiful every week. Just lovely x
Beautiful poem! You really should put them together in a book.
Interesting analogy comparing life to textures. Such a reflective poem, but rather sad too. It speaks of regrets.
Lovely poem, hun. Thinking about what was, what is and what could have been is interesting and can be cathartic. xxx
Vic have you thought of filming yourself reading your poems so we get the cadence? I’d love to hear this in your voice.
Lovely reflective poem. I like reflecting back sometimes, but I like to remember it is in the past and we have a lot to look forward to too.
Beautiful poem! I like the analogy of textures and the ups and downs of life. That’s exactly what it feels like sometimes.
Think this is one of your very best V. Apologies for not linking up for a while. A close family member was very unwell before Christmas. So life adds another layer of experience. I can really relate to your beautiful words & they have a gentle flow to them too. Clever you!
Cleverly reflective, you wordsmith you xox
I love this, especially the last two lines. In fact, I think that this is my favourite of your poems. Really thoughtful and thought provoking xx
Lovely reflective piece – I particularly liked the last two lines. I love the idea of our lives as textures! xx
Beautiful photo and poem – love the way you’ve reflected on the what-ifs and the line wondering what it would be like if you had “sung a different song” is lovely and fits so beautifully with the rhythm of the poem. I love the final line too.
Wow, you’re good … you’re excellent! What do you say to that? Love the poem, love the intro, love the depth, love the reflection it inspires, love the pic, love everything. The texture of our lives indeed; you’ve got me thinking about textures in a different way now. 🙂 Thanks for sharing! #PointShoot
Beautiful poem and picture huni. Thanks so much for linking up to #PointShoot x
This is a really beautiful poem. I read it a few times because I can relate to your words. It really makes you think.
You can really see the reflection in the poem, and the image gets you thinking. You’ve also done great at fitting texture into both, great work 🙂
Beautiful. I think sometimes it is good to reflect, and it’s very easy to wonder ‘what if’ so long as you don’t regret your choices x
Oh, this sounds a bit mournful 🙁 hope you are having a better time soon! I’m a strong believer in no regrets; once it’s done it’s done so move on and look forward to the next stage xxx
Thanks Steph! No, I’m fine 🙂 I would say that it is more reflective than mournful. Just having one of those days I guess. No regrets. Just ‘what ifs’ really. xx