a dried up paper lantern
~
who knew the beauty could be there
long after the color that made her blush
faded away
~~
who knew that an early december walk
before the snow arrived last night
would provide me with such a gift
~~
I guess I knew all along
~~
maybe
because I'm always looking
~~
it's amazing to me
what a camera in your hands
can do to your heart
*
Oh Beth so true I'm gladd you took a your camera along and take us with you too.
ReplyDeletepaper lanterns offer such visual display, but i don't think i've ever seen one so faded and crying out to be loved...and so you did.
ReplyDeleteLife is just so amazing when looking through a lens, isn't it?! It's a special kind of seeing.
ReplyDelete...just beautiful... love this imagine.. never seen one so faded, or so beautiful...
ReplyDeleteYou have the most beautiful heart. you just sing!
ReplyDeletethat's gorgeous - that's totally worth the trip
ReplyDeletei.so.agree.it.is.a.magical.feeling
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing a camera is and the eyes that see behind the lens!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! So simple; yet, very powerful! Thanks for sharing and seeing!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
SueAnn
A camera definitely helps us see and open up the heart. Keep clicking.
ReplyDeleteI can not keep up with you! Glad you posted that- it's beautiful! Did you get lots of snow? We did not where we are. Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteall i can say is, Oooooooooo...
ReplyDeleteit seems to glow from the inside. so delicate and special. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love those last three lines. And this photograph is amazing.
ReplyDeletesuch wonderful words...and a magnificent picture
ReplyDeleteLove the beauty you capture...
ReplyDeletethank you for showing us the beauty we sometimes miss...
ReplyDeletei have never seen them with their bright orange, lovely
ReplyDeletekt
so delicate.
ReplyDeleteand what a gorgeous header you have got, beth.
exquisite, my dear.
ReplyDeletelovely post.
Thanks for sharing and for reminding me to look around a bit.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWanted to tell you how much I love your "new" banner (maybe it has been up for a while.. I've been away from my computer for about 2 weeks now .... life getting in my way!)
I also liked the post about where your blog name came from... I always wondered about the address "more doors"...
PS: I think our hubbies have the same birthdays (11/29??)
You are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFinding beauty in the simple things; you're a pro at it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for continuing to share them with us!
Beautiful words to go with the photo...
ReplyDeleteHaving a camera in hand opens up the eyes, lifts the heart and mends the soul...
and some think its just a hunk of metal and plastic...
This is stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt looks as though this little paper lantern is lit from within. Maybe it found it's inspiration to glow from observing you!
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