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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Landing


Traveling
The motion
Getting there
Landing
The stillness
Being here
And it doesn’t matter where
Just here
Between the edge of before
Perched on the tip of tomorrow
Balanced
Eyes wide open
Assessing safety versus danger
Fragile wings ready to flee
If fear rises
Yet somehow trusting the moment
Because really this is it
No matter how far you travel
You have to land somewhere
And this seems as good a place as any to…
Rest
And appreciate just how sweet
This very moment
Is
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I scheduled this post in advance as I will be traveling when it goes up and  I suspect there may not be internet service. In that case I won't actually be linked to d'verse, but click the link anyway because there are some amazing poets that participate and I'm sure you will enjoy their work! 
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Posted by Laura

42 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlAugust 9, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    very pretty!

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  2. Kim @ Stuff could...August 9, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Love the Rest and enjoy how sweet the moment is...I need that thought

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  3. LeslieAugust 9, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    beautiful, laura. i can relate to that dragonfly, and you...

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  4. DebbieAugust 9, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    great description of your travels. awesome photo!!!

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  5. JohnAugust 9, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Beautiful photograph and words.

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  6. jooAugust 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Enchanting post Laura!
    Enjoy your travel:)
    Big hug:)
    Joo

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  7. Myrna R.August 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I hope you have a wonderful trip. Land safely, and enjoy the moments.

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  8. SandiAugust 9, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Laura, I love the poem and I hope you are near to landing in the welcome arms of your extended family. Rest well.

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  9. MarcieAugust 10, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    What a perfect image and metaphor for safe travels..and even more important - safe landings. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

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  10. Sherry Blue SkyAugust 10, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I love this one, Laura. And it seems you will be doing some landing of your own as you journey!

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  11. SharonAugust 10, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Yes...because we are always coming from somewhere and on our way to somewhere else. I want to rest, with gratitude for the present moment, and to appreciate how far I've come as I give thanks that I can journey on.

    Love to you, my poet friend ~

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  12. ayalaAugust 10, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Lovely poem, Laura. :)

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  13. vereditAugust 10, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    so beautiful this image!

    Laura, I wish you a very nice trip, perfect days and all the best !!


    warm hugs from
    isabella

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  14. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    What a beautiful poem!

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  15. rumaAugust 12, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Hello, LauraX

    The graceful sense wraps your artworks.

    Thank you for the warmth of your heart.
    Have a good weekend...

    The prayer for all peace.
    from Japan, ruma

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  16. KalaAugust 12, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    What a beautiful creature! Hope you're having a lovely time traveling.

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  17. Lady NyoAugust 12, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Oh Laura....this is so delicate, fragile, beautiful.

    Tears can only be of an utterance...words here are not good enough.

    Blessed poet you are!

    Hugs,

    Lady Nyo

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  18. mermaidAugust 13, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I'm reading posts about trust, and this poem, I must say is just fabulous. Can you land on that word Laura, F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S?

    No matter what we are feeling in any given moment, we must land somewhere. I'd like to land righ here on this poem:)

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  19. Jannie FunsterAugust 14, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I hope your travels, all your travels will be safe and happy.

    Dragonfly landings are very very good luck to witness, did you know that??

    xoxo

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  20. TeresaAugust 14, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    A wonderful poem, and the picture is great!

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  21. emAugust 14, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Very true statement!

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  22. Linda MakiejAugust 14, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Wow - really marvelous macro!! :)

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  23. lisaschaosAugust 14, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    So very pretty! I love the little boogers!

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  24. ~Serendipity~August 14, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Beautiful :)

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  25. HOOTIN' ANNIAugust 15, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    I can almost hear the radio tower just off the tarmac!!! Hope they're union workers. LOLOLOL

    BRONZE LONGHORN is my Monday Link...stop by if you can.

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  26. Irene CortezAugust 15, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Your post is soothing to the soul as always, Laura. :-)

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  27. eileeninmdAugust 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Beautiful macro shot, Laura!

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  28. Risha KalraAugust 15, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    That was a really nice piece of work.

    Love, Risha :)

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  29. jabblogAugust 15, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oh yes, enjoy the moment, wherever you are:-)

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  30. OneAugust 15, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Pretty dragonfly and interesting verse.

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  31. KarenAugust 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I love dragonflies! That's a lovely capture, dreamlike. I hope you are enjoying your vacation and getting plenty of rest.

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  32. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I like how delicate this picture looks.

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  33. PradeepaAugust 15, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Wow, even my post today was a dragonfly.

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  34. Martha ZAugust 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Wonderful verse, Laura, and perfectly illustrated.

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  35. i stora dragAugust 15, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Lovely photo of the dragonfly!

    Thanks for your nice comment on my blog!

    Regards Pia in Sweden

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  36. BirgittaAugust 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Enchanting post!

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  37. FranciscaAugust 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Just here
    Between the edge of before
    Perched on the tip of tomorrow

    What a perfect way to express the NOW.

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  38. BomAugust 15, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Very nice capture!

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  39. LaurieAugust 15, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Beautiful picture! Have a great day, and God bless you!

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  40. ElfReneeAugust 15, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Oooh, that's so pretty! I love the colors!

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  41. CarlettaAugust 16, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Great shot and I LOVE this poem!

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  42. CassyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    You're very poetic and i admire you for being one.

    Great shot!

    Cassy from Beginner Free Guitar Lessons

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