This angel lives in our front yard on a faux rock that my husband built. The rock. not the angel. Just want to make that clear. I love the fact that she is in a vigilance of prayer.
And this lacey pattern cast by the bamboo is not far from her. Together each day, they greet the morning sun. Along with the birds.
It's the simple, unadorned things like this in life that bring me quiet and private moments of joy just by bearing witness to it. And, it is then, that I am in the moment as much as I will ever be. And I am filled with gratitude.
Simplicity is one of the greatest gifts.
(Martin Luther King)
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The bamboo shadow looks so elegant to me. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with EG. this post is splendid. words & photos.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your sentiments on angels - God's protectors for us, the amount of kindness they provide are wonderful. In prayer - naturally! The bamboo falls over this angelic presence, adding a cooling shade that allows the angel's prayerful mood no distractions. Too many angels - never!
ReplyDeleteThe bamboo shadows are exquisite--oh, heck, they're just plain sexy!
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Shadows above me,
Shadows below;
Some shadows swift and
Some shadows slow;
All of these shadows,
It’s plain to see,
Are my compadres—
Sweet company!
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Scissor Those Shadows!
Lovely angel shadow and the bamboo is so pretty too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I really like the pattern cast by the bamboo. And one can never have too many angels.
ReplyDeletelove your angel and bamboo...call my crazy...'cause it seems like i've loved them before. lovely sentiments!!! happy weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Paula.
ReplyDelete—Kay, Alberta, Canada
Your last paragraph about your reflections is very powerful. If I can achieve those moments even occasionally, I feel blessed. The angels do surround you. You feel it, that's why you wrote it. The shadow shot of the angels has a twist to it that I like. Nice work all around.
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Beautiful shadow shots and equally beautiful sentiments, Paula! I do so agree with you! Hope your weekend is going well!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Very nice post.
ReplyDeleteRegards!
what lovely delicate shadow shots - love the monochrome too
ReplyDeleteI really love your thoughts behind your share of photos!!! Calming shadows in both.
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Have a terrific Sunday.
I agree, simplicity is the best.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shadows.
The bamboo shadows are so pretty...could be a design on cloth. Yes, I am also grateful...those angels have probably kept us from more harm than we can imagine. Have a great week ahead!
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