There are times, it seems,
like in misty dreams
where a lack of color
brings clarity.
Subtle hues of
shadow and light,
a silent whisper
of Earth’s delight.
Timeless,
Motionless,
Ethereal.
Perhaps the reds
and golds and blues,
the roses’ blush
and sunset views,
obscure,
detract,
the impact
of line and form,
cool and warm.
Enter imagination-
sharp, unfurled-
in the blink of an eye
to color my world!
Cheryl KP
copyright words and image 2019
I am still having issues with space, but have been working to free some up so that I can stay connected with you guys here in the Blogosphere. I value the connections I have made with so many talented, beautiful souls. May your day be beautifully filled with Love, Light and opportunity.
And please be safe out there on this holiday!
Hugs,
Cheryl
“Hey, whose line is it anyway?”
While many things brought me great pleasure in our months of living in Costa Rica, I have to admit that none could elicit a joyful thrill in my soul as much as my little Monotiti buddies showing up. In our little ‘jungle house’ they passed through every morning and every afternoon on their way to the beaches in search of food, fun and fooling around before the trek back to refuge of the jungle.
I have taken dozens and dozens of photos of these beautifully rambunctious and loving animals, mesmerized by their keen attention, their habitual nature and sharp memeory, and their very strong sense of community and affection.
I have enjoyed sharing one of our monkey pals with everyone over the past year as part of the #OneLinerWed prompt from dear Linda Hill. I decided to join the badge contest again and turned once more to my little friends in paradise, who always seemed to be ‘hanging on the line’ for one reason or another. The image at the top is my submission this year. If you aren’t weary of cuteness, then please vote for my pals. Just scurry over to the link above for Linda’s poll on Monday June 10th to vote! (Pssst…that’s tomorrow) You’ll see a lot of great entries too.
They would love the attention!
Pura Vida!
“Hey, a guy’s gotta’ eat!”
During the time we lived in Costa Rica, I had the opportunity to observe and photograph so many beautiful and interesting animals and insects. During our own Spring here in the US, they are going through the hot, humid season that precedes the rainy months in CR, when things are washed down and made ready for the renewal that comes for them during our cold Winter months. During this hot time the natural fruits and vegetation that many of the animals feed on becomes very sparse. They get really resourceful in order to survive. This Capuchin monkey was using a piece of bark shredded from a cut tree to dig around inside for the termite delicacy he dined on. A lot of work for a small reward. We could learn a lot by looking more closely at this world’s original inahbitants.
Check out Linda’s space for more great #1LinerWednesday posts and enter her badge contest for the next year’s running.
why don’t we give her more reasons to rejoice? How beautiful could the world be then? 🙂
Adrift on a sea of velvet dreams-
soft, pink memories that fade
in the harsh light of reality.
I wander through the hallows
of the forgotten, where moments
sharp as cut diamonds tempt my
hopeful heart, whisper my name-
beckoning, taunting, haunting,
cruel, heartless passion!
Tis a lonely journey,
wheel of life an endless round,
seeking love that won’t be found,
that cannot hear
the beat of a tender heart.
Over and around, up
and down. In and out
and round about.
So, even if there be no end
what can be lost if thus a friend
is made along the way?
What more to say?
Better, then, to have a friend
and not impassioned story end,
than wrapped in deep desire
to sink writhing in its mire
without friendship’s warm
embrace to fan the fire.
Can you see me?
Can you feel me
like a whisper,
as a prayer,
a breath,
regret?
Cheryl KP
Copyright Words and photo 2019
“Things are coming along nicely, Camera Lady. I see you have added more herbs and some color to your garden. I love it. I could swear we have met before…”
Little Green hung around and talked with me, or should I say he listened to me talk, for quite some time with keen interest. He even allowed me to get a few closeups of him before scurrying away. I look forward to tomorrow when he might return.
So, I can’t add any more photos. Apparently WordPress is trying to force me into Premium mode so I may not be back at all. If that is the case I will also be cancelling my regular site at tropicalaffair.me. I don’t like the service or the new tactics of this web system lately.
I hope you all have a great rest of your week. I’l be out there somewhere…..
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