August 11, 2011

i'll stand by you....


i'll stand by you
through the good that we always expect and the uninvited ugly
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through the simple colors of life we paint all on our own 
and 
the thick murky brown when they all get mixed together
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through the poorly shaped words that are foreign on our tongues 
and
the silence we retreat to that makes us grasp for air
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through
the quiet nights doused in grey thoughts 
and
 the morning sun whose warmth gives us the strength to start all over again
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i'll stand by you
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{there are more of my black and whites at simply exposed}



27 comments:

  1. and i you.

    perfect illustration for such a promise.

    xoxo

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  2. what a beautiful promise, illustated well by that image

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  3. Oh my gosh!!! I totally love this shot! There's something about fungus that is so fun to shoot. That is by far a new favorite of mine. Look at the big guy sheltering the little fellas. Love it!!!! Love that it's b&w too.

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  4. Such beautiful words Beth :-)

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  5. There appears to be a mutual admiration going on with these fungi.

    Neat photo.

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  6. What an amazing and touching scene you discovered. Captured beautifuly.

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  7. Looks like a mama fungi gathering her children to safety. Neat photo!

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  8. So sweet. The l'il baby mushrooms underneath the big frilly one. Love this!!

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  9. Perfect picture for such sweet promises.

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  10. This post actually brought a tear to my eye, it was just the kind of thing I needed to read today. My husband has a thing for mushrooms, that image is stunning.

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  11. Beautiful. And I love that we all stand by each other here.

    loved this "the silence we retreat to that makes us grasp for air"

    xoxo

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  12. Just gorgeous - words and photo!

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  13. the best time to stand beside each other ,, touching list beth

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  14. what a magical shot! somewhere out there an image of people standing under a shelter in this same position, i know it...

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  15. Wait! Did i know you had a third blog??? I can't keep track. Good thing you link them sometimes. Your black and whites are outstanding my friend.

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  16. Beautiful words, and the photo is amazing, I found myself just sitting and gazing at it :)

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  17. the words and image go hand -in -hand but I especially love the words - my anniversary is this weekend!

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  18. first, your image is awesome
    second, your words are wise and
    wonderful and warm

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  19. I'll stand by you -- and catch you if you fall.

    What is it about black and white photography that is so captivating? Perhaps the absence of any other "noise" that allows you to see things so much more clearly.

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  20. Gorgeous photo, as usual :), and beautiful words...ie

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  21. Beside standing by you, I will sometimes carry you when you are down. I will hold you up so you can shine. Just beautiful imagery.

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  22. Your poem and shot are very telling - your heart is in the right place, Beth. I do notice the "big" mushroom is leaning a little. Still looks strong, though.

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  23. I needed to read that today. I mean, I REALLY need standing by. Thanks.

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  24. What a crazy wonderful shot!!!!!
    That is perfection, as are your words...as always.
    :)

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth