There are so many people who’ve come before us,
arrows and wagon wheels, obsidian tools, buffalo.
Look out at the meadow, you can almost see them,
generations dissolved in the bluegrass and hay.
I want to try and be terrific.
Even for an hour.
~ Ada Limón, “During the Impossible Age of Everything,” from Bright Dead Things
Notes:
- Ada Limon: Blog. Wiki profile. Her book “Bright Dead Things: Poems” (Sept, 2015) was a long list selection for the National Book Award for Poetry.
- Photo: Karol Majewski photography – Meadow at Island Beskids, Poland.
- Poem: Boston Poetry Slam
Breathtaking photograph; I love it! Karol took a mesmerising shot. Ada’s words married with the photo exceptionally well. Wonderful post David.
Thanks Debi. Karol’s other work is stunning too…
Schönes Foto wünsche eine gute Woche lieber Gruß Gislinde
Hello Gisel. Yes, Karol’s shot is wonderful. Be sure to check out Karol’s website: https://www.flickr.com/photos/99651984@N00/
“…try and be terrific. Even for an hour.” Today’s goal is set! ☺️
Bingo!
EXACTLY what I was thinking….Let’s go!
Now. Right now.
Haunting photo. To honor those who have gone before us, we need to try.
even for a minute.
Reblogged this on Views from the Hill.
I could hear the wind and smell the sage from here … and my father’s land looks just like that. It is sacred to me.
MJ
Hi MJ. I felt the same way when I look at this picture. Sacred – that’s it.