I wandered along the sun one afternoon
with quiet clouds, with unsung days of June.
A tall tree clasped in sunlight came into sight
Leaves shimmered as the wind whirled in delight.
I looked at the yellow chimes swinging on the tree
singing the song of love ruffled by the soft breeze.
I wondered
if that was all my eyes could see
if that was all my ears could listen
if that was the only beauty painted.
I then laid my eyes on the broken chimes on the ground
that rested silently, unnoticed, singing the unheard sound.
The beauty was neither in the wholeness nor in unbroken
it was in the existence, in crinkles of all that had fallen.
Kritika Vashist
(I have been slightly busy with work, despite of that I actually did wander, and I hope I could capture the essence fairly.)
Very well written – very easy to read – very moving in its observations. Loved it. 🙂
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I am glad to hear that, Colin. Thank you 🙂
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Up is different than down, the world lives in the predominant focus! Love to my Angel, Will be back in a couple of days!
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Missing you more and more each day, Soldier.
Soon, okay?
Hope you are fine.
Love.
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Gmail
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Aye Aye, Captain!
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Amazing poetry n the yellow chimes 🙂
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Thanks, love! 🙂
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So, touching, Kritika! All of this captured near work? You see the beauty in all around you!
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I clicked pictures of my campus area today, as I went to my university I graduated from, for some paper work.
I am glad to know that you liked it.
Thank you, Rob! 🙂
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Yes, I loved it. Perhaps you can take a cutting of the tree and root it near your home as a wonderful reminder of university.
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Only if the gardener there allows me. Haha! 😀
Next time I will try.
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Wonderful how you walk through life with open eyes and an open heart! You see things many of us walk over and pass by. You captured a beautiful summer moment with its little details. You are living in the moment and that is what makes the magic of your work and your person. Beautiful!
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I believe that positive and cheerful people like you helped me to see the wider view of things, regardless of how they appear.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment, Erika. A tight hug to you ^_^
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Thank you for this hug and your most beautiful and lovely words. You know, in the end YOU need to be open to it, since everything comes from within you. It is always you, beautiful lady.
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Yes, I agree with you. It is from within every time.
I am so glad to have met you.
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I am glad too that we found each other! 😊
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Yes! ❤
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Finding beauty in the surroundings! Never let this trait go, ever. Beautiful words. 🙂
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Yes, ma’am. Fairly noted.
And Thank you 🙂
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Dear Kritika Vashist,
You caught the essence of the chimes, the leaves, and plants of the tree well.
I thoroughly enjoyed your picture series.
Regards and Best,
Sam.
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I am so happy to hear this, Sam. Thank you very much.
Regards 🙂
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How could you do it every time kritika .. Lovely poem .beautiful pic
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Haha. Thank you so much 🙂
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You did a great job 🙂
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Thanks so much, Richard 🙂
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Welcome 🙂
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The chimes! Never looked at them that way. It’s beautiful 🙂
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Thank you always! 🙂
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I wrote a poem on the Amaltas as well, posted it some time back. It’s a lovely tree! 🙂
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Indeed it is.
Can you share the link?
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Sure. As soon as I find it. 🙂
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I love how you ended the piece genius 🙂
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Lovely tribute K. Whirled with verses indeed.
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Thank you, Christy! 🙂
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