Getting Away

I Close My Eyes And I Do See
A Peaceful Place I Long To Be
Steps That Take Me Far Away
A Quiet Place To End The Day
My Worries There Will Disappear
A Quiet Hush I Long To Hear
A Gentle Breeze, I Sense The Calm
Stress Unwinding, Soon Be Gone
I Feel A Peace Flow Over Me
For This Is Where I Need To Be
A Perfect Way To End The Day
On Steps That Take Me Far Away

Words By Rick Schies

Not too far from where I live there is a beautiful wildlife preserve. It is quiet and so peaceful. Not only are there many great photographing opportunities, but it also offers you a place to get away form the chaos of today's hectic routine. I found this one spot that I enjoy. It is quiet, and this set of stairs is all that is left of what used to be some little building. It leads to nowhere. As I was sitting there I had the idea of these steps leading you away from a busy day, to a place where one can forget about all their worries. So I jotted down the words to the little poem above. Then as I was looking through everyone's photos for the day, I noted that someone else had a photo with similar thoughts, thoughts of a getaway. It must have been one of those days all around.

[Michelle Blanchard]

Nice job, I loved the poem! You are multi-talented!

[Rick Schies]

Thank you. I actually posted the wrong photo but I left it there. The one I wanted to post was the same one but I made the outer portions of the photo around the steps out of focus, kind of dreamy. I didn't feel like taking it out and re-posting.

[Mrs. Smith]

Wonderful picture to fit your thoughts. Your poem tugs that the emotions the way that a poem should.

[hellcat]

It has been one of those days. I love your photo... and I hope your day gets better.

[Lori Rompolski]

I love the shot & the idea behind it!

[Sue]

The poem is just beautiful, the steps holding on to a past not ready to be forgotten.

[Kirsty .P]

Wonderful poem,love this "dark" shot!

[hellcat]

Thank you, it is another sheet of ice...One more sheet with distilled water to see if I can cut down on the bubbles. :) You are a good person, Rick. You and your family are still on my mind, and in my thoughts.

[brett currie]

love the poem, love the 'moody' shot.

[Peggy Scroggins]

Beautiful poem and night shot.

[Jaydee]

a FAV for poem! i love it rick!!!!!!

[Danna Bailey Anderson]

neat shot....I love Black and White shots like these!

[Carl Hardin]

Very nice Presentation. In our busy world it's always nice to find a quiet place.

[migs meds]

love the poem! You are a genius rick. :D

[Elizabeth Hanna]

Like that.

[Pauline Smith]

Rick, your words and, of course, your photos are brilliant. You should really publish a book of poems complimented by your photos as I would buy it!

[Dennis Natividad]

like it!

[Tracy Watkins]

love it, great shot!!

[Jodie Atkinson]

Beautiful poem and cool shot.

[jumel--pineda--chua]

i agree rick, sometimes we all want to go to a quiet place and rest for a while. this is a nice image! great conversion too.

[Allison Williams]

Your creativity seems limitless. This poem expresses beautifully what most of us feel at some time. I'd love to read more of your poetry.

[bonnie lee wilson]

Love the poem -- this is the 2nd really nice poem that I read of yours recently. You write very nice poetry; I wish I could write poems with serious thoughts like yours.
A "special" place to "go" in your mind for stress mgt & pain mgt is great. Once many years ago I was visiting a place & I knew I would never see any place more beautiful in this life -- so that is my special place where I return to in my mind.

[Rainee]

beautiful poem to go with a beautiful shot. i like the eerie feel of it.

[Lauren Dahlhauser]

I love the poem. I love the caption and your reflection on the photo. and I love the photo. love love love!

[Karen Hofmann]

Wow, beautiful, Rick!! Amazing photo and beautiful words. I really love going to quiet places like this. Where we camp there are some wildlife refuges close by.

And thanks for the comment, I added it to the theme!

[Della]

this is so pretty and I am impressed you wrote the poem too!! I like these type of pictures--makes me wonder about the history/story behind the steps....may I use this picture next school year as a story starter for my students?

[Louise & Ken]

Rick! That's just fantastic! Your poem is wonderful, and if it was inspired by your location and the picture you took, well, what a marvelous pairing! I hope you have a place to save that poem...it really is *that good*!

[Matt M (lintbrush)]

Beautiful Rick. Great poem too! I think we all need a place like this.

[Diana Moss]

this poem comes straight from the heart , its very poignant ,and the picture goes with it so well.

[Zachary Hanson]

This is such a cool shot! I love the poem with it. I can tell the words have a LOT of meaning! It's great.

[Slava]

Wonderful photo and poem, Rick!! you are so talanted!! Just looking at the steps and reading the caption made me feel so relaxed! :-)

[Laura Demko]

beautiful poem & photo. you are a man of many talents and sensibilities.

[Joanna Root]

Serene!

[Christine D'.]

Very nice photo- it seems like a great place for reflection. Your poem is beautiful and suits the photo well.

[bonnie lee wilson]

Congrats -- this pic is on the Popular Page.

[cheryl green]

love your photo and thoughts...

[Lena Anthony]

You didn't change the photo and it made it to the popular page! It's a great photo and your poem beautiful. Getting away from the busy and sometimes noisy world is what I call a no-calorie refreshment. :)