Sometime now past in the Autumnal Tide,
When Ph{oe}bus wanted but one hour to bed,
The trees all richly clad, yet void of pride,
Were gilded o're by his rich golden head.
Their leaves and fruits seem'd painted but was true
Of green, of red, of yellow, mixed hew,
Rapt were my senses at this delectable view.
I wist not what to wish, yet sure thought I,
If so much excellence abide below,
How excellent is he that dwells on high?
Whose power and beauty by his works we know.
Sure he is goodness, wisdom, glory, light,
That hath this under world so richly dight.
More Heaven than Earth was here, no winter and no night.
Then on a stately Oak I cast mine Eye,
Whose ruffling top the Clouds seem'd to aspire.
How long since thou wast in thine Infancy?
Thy strength and stature, more thy years admire,
Hath hundred winters past since thou wast born?
Or thousand since thou brakest thy shell of horn?
If so, all these as nought, Eternity doth scorn.
Then higher on the glistering Sun I gaz'd,
Whose beams was shaded by the leafy Tree.
The more I look'd, the more I grew amaz'd
And softly said, what glory's like to thee?
Soul of this world, this Universe's Eye,
No wonder some made thee a Deity.
Had I not better known (alas) the same had I.
Perfect image for the quote! You really should have been an actress Amanda! ....maybe you weren't acting and this is what you were really doing? haha! Great selfie!
This feels a bit voyeuristic. Here's a little thing to think about. I like the prominent position of the wedding ring as you contemplate life's meaning.
@kali66 I could have kept it shorter or out or...I am reaching for straws with poetry this week. It fit, I didn't feel like looking for more, so I stuck it in. I am so doing all themes at once these days:). Thanks, Kali. I really liked this one, but yes, so white. Eek. I used to be a bronzed beach bunny. Not too much, but just played outside all the time as a kid.
@rvwalker thanks, Ross. Sometimes I kick myself for not taking off the ring. Like when I do shots where I am a kid like Alice or when I was a sick kid the other day. But this worked. Hope it wasn't too creepy.
Really appreciate all of your lovely comments. Sorry for the poetry focus this week. I got a little carried away making them all poems. Took a break today. But may have one more up my sleeve this weekend. A fun, not yawn worthy one:).
@mzzhope I got poked fun of at the gym today by a friend/instructor there for all my selfies. I was on the treadmill and she made this face at me (the one I was making here). Oyoyo!
@amandal hahahaha!too bad not everyone can understand the art of photography and the skill it takes for good selfies!Plus she is jealous! she knows she wouldn't look as good.;)
This is a wonderful shot and poem, Amanda. Just when I was wondering what you would come up with, you come up with more. So creative and such wonderful photography. FAV
@darsphotos Thank you soo much, my friend. I liked how this one came out. So appreciate the fav. You gotta see the group therapy thing we are doing on Mad Hatters this week. Really funny stories. I was an insane Goldilocks.
@megmills Thanks, my kind friend! I really like this one.
@kerristephens Aw, I appreciate that, lady!
@slava Thanks, Slava. I loved the reflections. It was fun to try a shot through a window.
BUT i love this shot!!!! you need a little bit of sun on those legs
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Really appreciate all of your lovely comments. Sorry for the poetry focus this week. I got a little carried away making them all poems. Took a break today. But may have one more up my sleeve this weekend. A fun, not yawn worthy one:).