5+2 Compassion: On the Departed

I HELD a jewel in my fingers
And went to sleep.
The day was warm, and winds were prosy;
I said: “’T will keep.”

I woke and chid my honest fingers,— 5
The gem was gone;
And now an amethyst remembrance
Is all I own.

Emily Dickinson

[Hazel]

Thought-provoking, compassion, puzzling, empathy - like the poem, love amethyst.............

[Gerry]

very nice photo Daryl

[katy]

Well done, Daryl. Perfect for the challenge. i am sorry you had such ample opportunity for it this week

[joey d.Muli]

Beautiful----:)

[Marloes]

Touching...

[Arefin]

this is so emotive and touchy! beautifully done Daryl!

[elkehochban]

This brings tears to my eyes - hugs!

[Julie Duncan]

Beautiful photo and poem. Love Emily Dickinson. :)

[Jason Daniels]

interesting interpretation of a selfie.

[Daryl O'Hare]

@bobfoto I think this is one of those times where my self is wrapped up in my hand. :) I could not do a compassion shot with a face. So I improvised.

[Katie]

Evocative.

[Taffy]

@archaeofrog Katie's comment is exactly what I had in mind as I was reading the thread. It's both evocative and moving.

[Jason Daniels]

@darylo - fair enough... still is interesting.

[Nicole]

what a beautiful poem and shot! love how small the leaf is!

[Mace]

Beautiful shot. Love Dickinson. Perfect melding of word and image.

[kali]

nicely done Daryl
I like a minimal selfie, who says it has to be your face? @bobfoto

[Jason Daniels]

@kali66 - I do. Kinda.

[Nancy]

Fabulous quote..perfect with this shot...wonderful composition!

[Daryl O'Hare]

@bobfoto those are Facies. :)

[Jason Daniels]

@darylo - they have a name now?

[Deb]

I like this a lot! Very touching!

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

Beautiful

[Amrita]

Beautiful... sensitive...
This image conveys so much...

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Touched....really touched.

[Photofella]

ohh - how beautiful and sad