The years fly by, like windy rain;
Ups and downs, joy and pain.
Jokes and lies, smiles and tears;
All awhile, they sell you fears.
You grab a hand; hold it tight;
Don’t let go, grip with all your might.
You stand alone, on the mountain top;
Just waiting for, the world to stop.
Stop you wonder, what I mean;
Take a second, to think what you’ve seen.
A world obsessed with power and fear;
Emerging from every sphere.
Look inside, find your truth;
Behind my eyes, feel the proof.
Each time you laugh, my heart forgets to beat;
To see you smile, makes the world so sweet.
Today is here, tomorrow’s not;
So, go ahead, give love a shot.
Categories: Inspiration, Photography, poetry
Well said, and I love the photographs too. My daughter made it to the Arches National Park last weekend. I am so jealous:) Love the blue sky over American Southwest.
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So nice to hear from you! Thanks for the kind words. That’s great about your daughter. Arches is on my list, for sure. Have a great weekend! 🙂
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Thank you Kevin, you too!
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thanks for continually supporting my blog, Kevin; much appreciated; hope all is well 🙂
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Of course, John! My pleasure. Same to you for supporting my site. Have a great weekend!
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Excellent!
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😄thanks!
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Awesome and inspiring verse, Kevin. Have a wonderful day!
Art
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Hey Art, thanks man!! I appreciate the kind words.
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Beautiful words and incredible photos. That second image is breathtaking.
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Thank you!! Hope all is well. 🙂
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Hi Kevin….I totally agree….only when out in Nature do I feel free….from all that is currently flowing around me….My core is strong, but, it Does need to be replenished! Thanks for the reminder to smile and to laugh! I do this a lot, and I share it often! Hugs and love from Barbara in Sydney xoxoxo
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Hi Barbara, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment! Hope all is well, my friend from Down Under. 🙂
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Simply beautiful Kevin and so true. We only have now, and now is when to act, when to love. So good to see you writing again. I’ve missed you.
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Thank you Michele!! ALWAYS great to hear from you. Hope all is well, my friend. 🙂
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Beautifully written.
Linda Adams
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Thank you Linda!!
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Kevin, your post is a gem. Photos speak so clear themselves and spread beauty among us.
Your poem is both beautiful and deep. Showing a world obsessed with power and fear and then pointing us to go and give love a shot.
I say a resounding yes to that.
Miriam
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Hi Miriam, thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you are doing well. All my best! 🙂
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Nice! Photos and poem, both.
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Thanks bud! Great to hear from you!
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Thank you, Kevin! Just the right bit of Soulshine for this moment in time. So beautifully written and photographed! ☺️☀️
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Thanks so much Suzanne! Nice to hear from you. Hope you and your family are doing excellent. 🙂
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Thank you, Kevin! We are all well and good. Hope you and yours are also ☺️
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So lovely, Kevin…poem amd photos. If only people weren’t obsessed by power and working for their own gain the world would be a much better place.
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Thanks Cathy! So true. I trust that good people outnumber those who wish to exploit. But, those who like to exploit seem to hog all of the attention.
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Love is present in the absence of fear. When there is fear, there is definitely no love.
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Beautiful poem, Kevin! If only we would let go of our obsession with power and fear, our world would, indeed, be much sweeter. Amazing torturous landscape.
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Thanks so much Rosaliene!! I agree totally. 🙂
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Sublime thoughts and photography — perfect for the day.
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Thank you, Dora! 🙂
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Love your hopeful poem, Kevin, and your always beautiful photos, too! 💜
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Thank you, Carol!! So nice to read your thoughtful comment. 🙂
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Beautiful photos and the area must have been powerful to experience in person.
I love your poem! Hope you are well friend!
katelon
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Thank you Katelon! Always appreciate your kind words. 🙂
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Hi Kevin!
I love the poem. Thank you for sharing your inspiration.
The scenery is very earthy and calls for to be grounded in the present!
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Hi Alexandra! Really nice to hear from you. Thanks!! Hopefully, we will all get to hang out again sooner than later. Hope all is well back east. 🙂
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