Of course, not my words, but those of my favorite poet (well, one of my favs), Emily Dickinson. Of all the poets, her work has been the most manipulated/edited--you have to see her original manuscripts--the actual penmanship is artwork; the page canvas. One particular poem about the sea is written in such a way that the words form waves. I learned so much about Dickinson in undergraduate studies from Professor Willauer at Conn College and then at Ga. State Univ. from Prof. Marta Werner, perhaps the most brilliant scholar I have ever met. Have a peek here at an article--
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/article/246768
Just a random thought, but it all came to mind as I could not decide which way to process this midtown building’s balconies, flipped vertical, and accentuating the natural curve to them (as they do right side up--does that even make sense? No, I believe not).
I'm seeing in slant these days, so forgive the narratives that go nowhere. I'm about to re-launch my blog about middle age as I approach 50.5 and chart my adventure to Japan and Bali.
But at the same time, I'm working with the realities of life. My father-in-law has been in the hospital for at least a month now, my husband left for NY today. From phone call to flight was a matter of two hours. Sepsis (I had to look it up) was whispered, pneumonia probably, and UTI. Meanwhile, I try to keep something normal going on--but I fail miserably at it. And yet, I'm pretty happy. My back is hurting a lot. So I think, maybe surfing in Bali may not happen. But I will book a lesson, at the very least, and tell the wonderfully handsome instructor (in my mind) that this arthritic, saggy, back-hurting, almost 50.5-year-old might need a tug boat to haul this barge, but by golly, board and woman will go out in the water if not to return belly on board. No one will witness the event, except my exceptionally hot instructor, and I'll tell you all about it, the truth of it, but slant.
Sorry to hear about your FIL. Praying it is just a temporary setback.
I am so looking forward to the pictures from your grand adventure. I hope your back is better so you can hang ten on that board!!