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Abstract, Black and White, Gloom, Ocean, Photography, Poetry, Sea, Storm
A hairnet of pink lightning
Flames across glum skies
Shadows saunter, charcoaling
The Sea’s velvet skin
October wind coos
Across ruffled iron peaks
The Brine percolates
Each heaving sigh beckoning
Violently out of place
Craggy Fool remains
Askew at the tide-line
Like a lazy sketch
His bulged back still aches
From last night’s dune-pillowed sleep
Nascent rain oozing
Down the minefield of his face
A lifetime of anomie
Stings in his shoulders
His nails chew through leather palms
His eyes cloud with Storm
He envies the clams
Where dungeons feel like Home
And little mole crabs
Soothed by every ruthless blow
Silent moments
Rarely come
Through the ocean thrum
From cinder plumes
Scavengers plunge
Ranting, brash and loud
Markus @ POINT BLANK said:
what a wonderful set… …that let me dive deep into the calm mood of the beach. Excellent work!
smilingtoad said:
Thanks so much, Markus! Glad you enjoyed this sodden set 🙂
thegreydivorceeblog said:
You capture such vivid and beautiful images both with your words and your photographs.
smilingtoad said:
Thank you very much, so delighted all was enjoyed. 🙂
Thanks for drizzling by,
Autumn Jade
Mara Eastern said:
You have an extraordinary combination of talent both for poetry and photography. *bows to you*
smilingtoad said:
Your praise humbles me. I am lowly and undeserving but such words are gruntling, all the same. Glad you enjoyed it. *bows oversized toad head, in respect, and tips over*
Thank you for oozing by,
Autumn Jade
Mara Eastern said:
Lol, you do deserve it, if I thought otherwise, I wouldn’t bother flattering you.
smilingtoad said:
(Looks around sheepishly for missing hot-air balloon, I mean head- hmph, must have gone into low-Earth orbit…) 😉 I thank you.
sedge808 said:
so very beautiful.
smilingtoad said:
Thank you. Glad you liked it. 🙂
mobius faith said:
great set!
smilingtoad said:
Ah, thank you! 🙂
serialphotographer said:
This is a beautiful set of images
smilingtoad said:
Thanks so much 🙂
Victor Bezrukov, photographer said:
i love these moody images with a huge empty spaces and fantastic tonality
smilingtoad said:
Thank you, Victor- I am very glad you enjoyed this little series. Always grand when you drizzle by. Cheers,
Autumn Jade
Victor Bezrukov, photographer said:
my pleasure !
Julie@frogpondfarm said:
Wow welcome back .. I’m in heaven! Love your work ..
smilingtoad said:
Greetings Julie- how is the Frog Pond? I was just checking out some of your recent holiday images.
So wonderful to see you again, always a delight- glad you enjoyed the post.
Thanks for sprinkling by, dear friend, and leaving such kind words behind.
Smiling cheers,
Autumn Jade Toad
Julie@frogpondfarm said:
Frog, Pond is good .. another post due any day. 😃
Annette said:
Very poetic post, like your pics and bokeh…and by the way, I’ve got a weak spot for smiling toads too. Beautiful creatures 🙂 Happy shooting!
smilingtoad said:
There is something in the life and personality of a little smiling toad that I can relate to- they dig in the dirt and like the small, hidden Murky Places, decorated in moss and spidering shade. So do I. They notice all the minute creatures that creep by, and they seem to relish in and enjoy their own Solitude. Me too. There is something in the vaguely grumpy look of a toad that seems to smile at me. I just love them.
I am elated that you find them absolutely charming, as well. Thanks for “hopping” by and having a wee look around.
Happy shooting to you, too. 🙂
Regards,
Autumn Jade
Annette said:
Seems we have a few things in common then 🙂 PS: Last year I had one living in my flower pot, too sweet!
smilingtoad said:
Absolutely brilliant. I would have passed out with joy.
Liana said:
Brilliantly wet words!!!
smilingtoad said:
Thank you, Liana 🙂
natuurfreak said:
Heerlijke post en leuke foto’s
smilingtoad said:
Dank je wel 🙂
rutakintome said:
Always grateful when you post. Thanks for ‘filipendulous.’ Was wondering where I put that word. Fantasterrific post!
smilingtoad said:
Always groovy when you visit, Rutakintome. I greatly enjoy your posts, as well.
Ah! “Filipendulous” is one of my favourites (too much so, as I use it too often, one of those words one uses habitually).
Thanks for sauntering by and having a wee look- and hoppy weekend to you,
smiling toad
bert0001 said:
wonderful poetry and photos
smilingtoad said:
Thanks so much Bert!!