ricochet day by kali66

ricochet day

its been half a year since my son died
i think i am over the worst of the grief
and then i have a day like today
that jerks me all the way back
and runs away with my breath
not happy with the pixelation in this image, i will have to redo it at some stage
June 25th, 2015  
I cannot see why it should be redone. This is a striking image.
June 25th, 2015  
It must be an awful thing to suddenly remember - all so very real, not a bad dream! But you have light on the horizon!
June 25th, 2015  
And I was just thinking about you, how you were coping. Big hug!
June 25th, 2015  
wow! this is beautiful!
June 25th, 2015  
A beautiful and meaning filled image. Oh Kali, my heart goes out to you. Six months is not a long time, keep focused on the light.

This is an extract from a poem I wrote about loss - being a godless person, it helped me to write it, so I hope it makes some sense to you.

Now you must trust that all his being,
and all his thoughts will now reside
on the edge of quantum darkness
to light your mind, to teach, to guide.
June 25th, 2015  
I think it is breathtakingly beautiful, and such a powerful image. There is such power in this light that defies how small it is compared to the darkness.
June 25th, 2015  
so dramatic....
June 25th, 2015  
Oh Kali, I had no idea. I am so so sorry and cannot even begin to imagine the pain and loss. Big virtual hug to you xxx Beautiful image
June 25th, 2015  
Frame-worthy image, Kali! Praying for your healing.
June 25th, 2015  
Wow. That's a very arresting picture, title and narrative Kali.
June 25th, 2015  
Thank you for having the courage to share this Kali. You're supported more than you know - only 2 days ago Mrs S asked if I knew how you were coping... now I can update her and she will update the prayer that I know she says for you regularly. I like Maggie's @snaphappi words and hope that they might bring you some comfort.
June 25th, 2015  
*hugs* May you find inner peace.
June 25th, 2015  
Beautiful image perfect no need to change it. I hope you find peace of mind, keep posting your images and thoughts. Bless you...
June 25th, 2015  
Hugs to u Kali- !- great shot btw.
June 26th, 2015  
Such a beautiful image. Sending virtual hugs.
June 26th, 2015  
even in darkness.. there is light. incredibly powerful verse and image. peace to you.
June 26th, 2015  
Powerful. Being a parent I cannot imagine the depth of your grief
June 26th, 2015  
fav, wow. you captured that feeling so beautifully and with such a striking image. Blessings to you and your family
June 26th, 2015  
Powerful image with many layers and play of dark and light. Hope there is more light in your life.
June 26th, 2015  
A dark yet beautiful image. Wishing you well at this time.
June 26th, 2015  
Earth and heaven are mirrored but reflected in the opposite directions, the love is connected. Have faith, the darkest is fading, only love is left.
June 26th, 2015  
FAV by the way.
June 26th, 2015  
One day at a time Kali. One of my good friends lost her 18 year old son in similar circumstances several years ago. Be kind to yourself x
June 26th, 2015  
DbJ
I didn't know this about you. I lost my daughter when she was 4. I think your image is exceptional in conveying the emotion. You are in my thoughts going forward.
June 26th, 2015  
very deep words+imagery.
June 26th, 2015  
Oh Kali, don´t know what to say but that I want to hug you! So complelling powerful image and especially with those words and meaning. I hope the light will soon enter your life and it will, trust that life will someday again be easier, let the time pass and do its work. There will always be difficult days every once and a while but they too shall pass. Hugs!
June 26th, 2015  
Awesome image, especially on the black. Hugs to you Kali. I also like Maggie's poem.
June 26th, 2015  
A moving image for a deep emotion. Thinking of you.
June 26th, 2015  
Sometimes the mind can be so mean with thoughts and memories. Looks like you captured your feelings with this shot. Hope can you have some brighter days.
June 27th, 2015  
Hope things improve. Beautiful photo, very emotional.
June 27th, 2015  
@maggiemae yes, and without the anaesthetic of shock to filter it now @overalvandaan i had to let you know :)
@vera365 thanky0u Vera, i do think it conveys a lot of what I was feeling
@juliedduncan thankyou lovely lady
@voiceprintz generally i am , but every now and again it creeps up, @jack4john it certainly helps to share what I am feeling and letting you all know, because I receive so much love in return, thankyou
June 27th, 2015  
@snaphappi Maggie that is just the most beautiful passage, thankyou so much for sharing it, I dont think you are godless, its debatable what we mean when we say god but if that force is anything it is creative compassion and you shared just that.
June 27th, 2015  
@ingrid2101 must have been during your long brak for 365 you can find out more at the end of my other album....thankyou, you never know what its like til it happens to you thats for sure
June 27th, 2015  
@vignouse thankyou both very much, your comment is truly touching. I think it is only in the presense of true compassion that we can really let go to our feelings, and your comment really made me cry so you did that for me. please share a lovely hug with your Mrs S
June 27th, 2015  
@dbj oh 4 years is so little time to have with your loved one :(
thankyou for the thoughts I appreciate that
June 27th, 2015  
@bill_fe @kiwinanna @joemuli hugs recieved, thankyou :)
June 27th, 2015  
@trinda @blueberry1222 @candidzen @ruthhill75 @wildernesswillie @brigette thankyou for looking in on me and taking the time to send nice thoughts and wishes, much appreciated
June 27th, 2015  
@isaactrippet thankyou Isaac, I am glad you like the photo :)
June 27th, 2015  
@susale thankyou gorgeous girl
generally I think I am very strong and know I can cope with this, but events kind of triggered post traumatic stress I think, it was good in that I didnt have to even know exactly what was making me sad I could just be sad and express it and come out the other side, it feels like a good thing .
June 27th, 2015  
@yaorenliu i can always rely on you for an esoteric interpretation, you always give me a boost :)
June 27th, 2015  
June 27th, 2015  
A beautiful image Kali! I can't even imagine your loss....this is such a lovely spot of light to reflect on your happy memories.
June 27th, 2015  
A beautiful and haunting image.... I can't begin to imagine the pain... ((((Hugs)))) to you...
June 27th, 2015  
@kali66 If it feels like a good thing I believe it is bound to be a good thing in the end and it is always a good to get feelings out and not burry them inside just as long you can handle them. Just hang in there and the sun will shine once more someday for I believe you are indeed strong. My thoughts are with you, hugs!
June 27th, 2015  
A beautiful, dramatic, haunting picture. I've found that with grief, you can go along feeling quite normal for a while, and then suddenly it hits you all over again like a fist coming out of the blue. I think that's normal too, but I am so sorry you have to go through this. Thinking of you.
June 29th, 2015  
I saw this picture, read your words, I went blank Kali....
I have no words.... A warm hug...
June 30th, 2015  
@tristansmum yes, its the first time I have had to go through this kind of thing, i am finding you are right and others have said the same, so i expect it, and try not to feel guilty when I dont feel it
June 30th, 2015  
@amrita21 thats because your response doesn't come from the head, it comes from the heart , and I thank you Amrita
June 30th, 2015  
Pam
I have a close friend going through the same grief although it has only been 2 weeks for her. It is hard to find words when one has never gone through such pain. They say that time heals. I don't know, but I see light in the distance.
July 1st, 2015  
@pammerritt :( not good. but I am sure you are a lovely friend and will help by being there for her .
July 2nd, 2015  
@colie thankyou for your visit and comments, I do hope you really are back now, I love seeing what you do with artist challenges ;-)
you didnt go back far enough to see what has been going on for me the last while so I thought I would let you know this way.
July 7th, 2015  
Kali, You had looked at one of my pics today 08-12-2015 so I visited your site and your photos are amazing. You have endured great loss yet you have a beautiful way of releasing your emotions with your photos. By the time I was done looking I was emotional and very drawn to your strength and your amazing photos! My prayers are with and your family! This picture signifies that there is light on the horizon!!
August 12th, 2015  
@marymacaroni thankyou mary, this site helps me a great deal
i have been enjoying reading your commentary on others' photos and will follow you too now :)
August 12th, 2015  
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