"....its particular light on woods, on rivers, on the sea - became my beginning in the coloured world in which I had not yet had my beginning."
This week I thought to post in the Images and Words group for a change. Not having a lot of time for Multiply I find I have to limit my time focused here so will for a while anyway post only in a couple of the groups I belong to unless I find I have the time or inspiration to do so. This is a weekly theme group run by Milli and should you feel inspired to join in go to this link and join in the fun. For rules and such, visit the group home page.
http://imageswithwords.multiply.com/
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When your face
appeared over my crumpled life
at first I understood
only the poverty of what I have.
Then its particular light
on woods, on rivers, on the sea,
became my beginning in the coloured world
in which I had not yet had my beginning.
I am so frightened, I am so frightened,
of the unexpected sunrise finishing,
of revelations
and tears and the excitement finishing.
I don't fight it, my love is this fear,
I nourish it who can nourish nothing,
love's slipshod watchman.
Fear hems me in.
I am conscious that these minutes are short
and that the colours in my eyes will vanish
when your face sets.
Translation from Russian © Robin Milner-Gulland and Peter Levi
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Brilliant Keith. I love it.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am here for a minute or two. lol
What a brilliant photo Keith.
ReplyDeleteThe quote taken from the poignantly written and deep translation, fits the photo perfectly. I love it all.
So glad that you have chosen to post with us here in I&W.
Excellent shot Keith, love the words.
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Stupendous ocean shot! I don't see too many people quoting Yevtushenko. I'm a fan of his. Great poem here, too.
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http://andrewhanson.multiply.com/journal/item/199/IAW_CLII_-_Land_Sky
ReplyDeleteWonderful seascape and quote. I too think that sea, sky and land is terrific motifs. Thanks for your comment, Keith.
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Awesome photo and the words just top it off wonderfully. Thanks for the comments on my shot for this group.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful your entry is! Seascapes are always fascinating to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit. I took that photo not far from Lisbon, where I live.
The time you spent surely shows with this entry Keith, it's beautifully done. The vision will go with me today....thankyou.
ReplyDeleteThese verses goes so well with your photo.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Keith
Wonderful verse thanks x
ReplyDeleteGood eveningggg , awesome shot .
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit , here is the link for you about the area . It is worth visiting , especially in the night when the moon is full . ıf you will ever think of coming let me know and be your guide ( being a retired tour guide ) .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cappadocia
http://ummancan.multiply.com/journal/item/457/Images_And_Words_Week_152_Land_Clouds_Sky_Light
A really awesome shot. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a profound and beautiful post, my friend.
ReplyDeletedear keith. this is an amazing unexpected blog. i'm almost touched to tears here. does it have to do with anything you and i have talked about? that colours disapperared from me..or is this blog about your own experiences?
ReplyDeleteI know now, that the colours will not vanish, even if your face sets..simply because I have made the colours to my own. for ever.
I Love it~!! That is so Beautiful~!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on mine.
http://leadfootweenie.multiply.com/journal/item/782/Images_Words_Week_152_Clouds