Thursday, December 1, 2011

Dry grasses wave across prairie lands, and to some they are drying and dead. Others see a forethought to potential.



There was a time not so long ago when I stood tall, but bent; drying without a fight; willingly succumbing to the human drought and embracing a future as a fire starting weed.

Yet I say ... there is potential in every withering sward. Else I wouldn't have such a lovely photograph, non?



You may look in the mirror this morning and see nothing particularly significant - perhaps you are suffocating, perhaps you are bitter, perhaps angry, outraged or discouraged. Come and I shall catch your beauty with the lens of my heart. Then I will turn the viewer toward you and let you see what I do.

You shall be surprised!

13 comments:

Joe said...

Just what I needed. I was feeling a little dryed and worn out this morning. Your post reminded me it's really not that bad.

Ben said...

Allison, I like your words "there is potential in every withering sward". It is true and goes very well with your beautiful pictures of withering plants.

Judy said...

What a beautiful uplifting post Allison...This is why I love to come here and visit you :)))

Ola said...

I would love to have such a mirror, especially at 6 o'clock in the morning:)

Meg said...

Each dying, withered flower is the carrier of millions of seeds for producing beautiful new blooms in the next season! Great post!

Unknown said...

I love your photographs and thoughts Allison.
Costas

TexWisGirl said...

that was honestly heart-touching today. :)

MarmePurl said...

The promise of renewal, always.

Randy said...

As much as I feel like this I don't think I will look as beautiful as that sunflower. It's awesome.

Debbie said...

"Come and I shall catch your beauty with the lens of my heart." What a gifted writer you are! I will carry this post in my heart and mind for quite a while, I think. :-)

Love you,
Debbie

PJ van Zyl said...

great post

Cheyenne said...

Your words are as lovely as your photos.

I just love hearing about your life. :)

Carole Barkett said...

Some good reminders and beautiful photos