Photos by Shanyn Silinski
Comparing the major to the minute
does not consider the fact that it
is the life conducted, not the dimension amassed,
which exhibits the charm of life’s significance.
In looking over Shanyn’s lovely photographs I was struck by the large structures and open spaces in comparison to the tiny, seemingly insignificant tiny birds, insects and flowers she portrayed. Thus my macro/micro observation. Thank you to Shanyn for being our hostess at dVerse Poets today. http://dversepoets.com/2014/03/11/poetics-its-a-micromacro-world/
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Brian Miller
/ March 11, 2014ooo those last couple lines on lifes significance…this is really good gayle
and so true….smiles.
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014Thanks much, Brian…smiles.
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rmp
/ March 11, 2014wow…that packed a powerful little punch for such a tiny piece…although I guess that’s the general idea.
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014I did get a little serious here but it is true…hard to compare life’s importance through being large or teeny tiny…at least in my thinking.
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claudia
/ March 12, 2014oh that is so true… there’s so much magic in the little things around us
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014I love that magic I see in the little things…thanks, Claudia.
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lynndiane
/ March 12, 2014Exquisite choice of photographs and words juxtaposed here…
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014Well thanks so much…I appreciate that.
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lucychili
/ March 12, 2014yes i think our bigness relies on the exquisite small fabric of life
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014It’s all interwoven isn’t it…no pun intended…smiles.
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aprille
/ March 12, 2014That’s pretty deep:-)
I had to read it a few times.
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014Yeah, I guess it is…but true to my thinking. Thanks, Aprille.
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Grace
/ March 12, 2014The wonderful details of nature – life abounds in small and big things ~
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014I do love those details…such fascination for me. Thanks, Grace.
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ayala
/ March 12, 2014Lovely and true!
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014Oh thank you, Ayala.
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Mary
/ March 12, 2014The little can bring as much joy as the large, I think!
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014And I agree totally, Mary…nice to see you.
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tigerbrite
/ March 12, 2014So much perspective in that second picture and so deeply related in your poem.
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tigerbrite
/ March 12, 2014Sorry meant the first picture….
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014Thanks. I had to go with two photos to demonstrate that contrast…but we all get that don’t we…
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
/ March 12, 2014oh yes those last lines on life’s significance.. You made so much sense with so few words…
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014Thank you, Bjorn…appreciate that. Those last two lines turned out to be very popular!
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Victoria C. Slotto
/ March 12, 2014I think yours is the first I read to make that comparision between the small and large picture…and then to take it a step further. Good job!
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014Well I’m glad I came up with a little spin on the whole thing. I do love these “micro” challenges. And thanks so much, Victoria.
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vbholmes
/ March 12, 2014“it
is the life conducted, not the dimension amassed” I like the way you’ve worded this. Nice.
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014Thank you, VB…glad you liked it.
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shanyns
/ March 12, 2014I am loving LOVING this! You chose two photos that fit your poetry perfectly and I like the contrast in your words. So good. Thanks for joining in for Poetics.
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014Thank you, thank you…such high praise. Your photos immediately brought the idea to my mind, Shanyn…so enjoyed writing mine and reading others.
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kkkkaty1
/ March 12, 2014……sweet and meaningful and without which we would be nothing 😉
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Bodhirose
/ March 12, 2014So right you are… 😉 And thank you for coming by.
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ramblingsfromamum
/ March 13, 2014It is amazing how what one writes that is assessed by so many can end up one or two significant words or line written by the author. How we live our lives more memorable that what we achieve be it great or small – succinct and thought provoking write Gayle.
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Bodhirose
/ March 13, 2014I so appreciate your in depth comment…thank you very much. With 140 characters you have to be succinct…but I really love the challenges like these.
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ManicDdaily
/ March 13, 2014Wonderful. k.
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Bodhirose
/ March 13, 2014Thanks much, Karin…nice to have you visit. Hope all is well.
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Lorna's Voice
/ March 15, 2014People have said the same thing in many ways, but I find the way that you put it so haunting and memorable. Remarkable talent, Gayle!
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Bodhirose
/ March 15, 2014Such generous words for me, Lorna…I thank you deeply for them. I’m very touched.
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