Sunday 24 January 2010

Upon Seeing A Dear Friend.


Yesterday.
There was a road, and mist and hoarfrost.
A long road that leads me astray.


And we greet one another with tears when we meet,
grief cruelly holding your hand.


We walk arm in arm,
our silences as deep as our words.



And though the longest road lies between us,
my dearest friend, 
our story still has miles to go.

28 comments:

Laura said...

such a sweet dear friend this must be. The photos illustrate your poem perfectly.

Ellen said...

Your poem and images were beautiful...a hoarfrost..I don't know what that is but I am going to find out...

Gigi Thibodeau said...

Such profound beauty and feeling in this post, dear Ciara. Hope you are well. xoxo

Karen said...

Beautiful words and stunning pictures Ciara.
x

Sarah Bear said...

So beautiful. Your words and pictures are almost magical.

Chris said...

Divine. Your words and photographs are just divine. We had a hoarfrost recently and it was the first time I looked closely and saw how truly beautiful they are.

Annah said...

Your words left me so full of emotion this morning Ciara. My thoughts for your poor friend.

Pussycats and Angels said...

Such amazing pictures...Beautiful words....
Blessings
Julie x

Acornmoon said...

This made me think of Thomas Hardy. I hope all is well.

Elaine Prunty said...

Really gorgeous harmonious words and photos Ciara,
The first photo reminds me of Klimts Forest of beech trees,

Maeve said...

Hey Ciara,
I'm so so glad I stumbled upon your post. It tripped me up and made me remember a lost friend. Time to get in touch..
Thank you, Maeve.

Kida said...

beautiful photos and language...a pleasure to read! enjoy the day :)

Rima Staines said...

Wow

x

Fine Little Day said...

Stunning photo you say, these are magic Ciara :)

Pandorah's Box said...

So beautiful Ciara. This touched me deeply.

Beautiful images.

Rebecca S. said...

Beautiful thoughts, beautiful photos.

marty, sharon and pearl said...

wow, beautiful photos & words as always ciara x

Mel said...

Exquisite photos, exquisite words, rending of heart... bittersweet...

Thinking of you

m

Amber said...

Yep you got that perfectly right. Perfect pics words and sentiment. You are always grand..xxxxxxxxx

Lisa said...

I never thought fog was very beautiful until put to your words. Very nice!

Vanilla Press said...

Hi Ciara
Beautiful poem & love the photos..so moody..
Jas
x

Jennifer said...

Such a peaceful and longing post - thank you. Jennifer

Katherine Krige said...

"Our silences as deep as our words"

You say so much in being there. The best support is touching a wounded soul. Not being afraid to use words wrong or right. Not being afraid to let silence say everything. Touch, hug, love and tomorrow. Angel wings are yours
Katherine

Paddy said...

Just being there for a friend is what's important.

Stephanie V said...

Words and photos complement each other perfectly. Really beautiful.

Windthicket Fables said...

Hey- I'd really like you to come over to my blog for a sec. I just nominated you for an award!

Jodi Kendall said...

beautiful photography!

Delwyn said...

Hello Ciara

I saw you over at Martin's place and popped in for a visit. I have loved these misty images and the misty eyed words that accompany them...

Happy days