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CHANCE MEETING?
This day I met an old man sitting on a huge rock
Higher up than the lower mountains.
With clouds below us so beautifully formed,
I asked him if he might take my photo.
He agreed, and I held out my camera.
So I was thinking
...better not do this.
Higher up than the lower mountains.
With clouds below us so beautifully formed,
I asked him if he might take my photo.
He agreed, and I held out my camera.
So I was thinking
...better not do this.
As he was ready to focus,
His arms from all up to his shoulders
Began to shake in a near-violent manner.
I reached for my camera,
But the look on his face
Told me to continue.
Allow him to snap a picture.
He did.
He smiled.
I smiled.
We both looked into other's eyes
A few tears fell upon high land.
We each then smiled, shook hands,
Whispered our "goodbye".
He was happy, and so was I.
And tonight I ask myself
"Have you been friendly today...
to anyone who needed a friend?"
And I wonder about the man.
He was so far from any sign of human life,
On top a very high mountain.
The air in its thinness was sweet-smelling.
Like jasmine.
I had rested long enough.
I am sorry
I climbed so high
...Or AM I ?
His arms from all up to his shoulders
Began to shake in a near-violent manner.
I reached for my camera,
But the look on his face
Told me to continue.
Allow him to snap a picture.
He did.
He smiled.
I smiled.
We both looked into other's eyes
A few tears fell upon high land.
We each then smiled, shook hands,
Whispered our "goodbye".
He was happy, and so was I.
And tonight I ask myself
"Have you been friendly today...
to anyone who needed a friend?"
And I wonder about the man.
He was so far from any sign of human life,
On top a very high mountain.
The air in its thinness was sweet-smelling.
Like jasmine.
I had rested long enough.
I am sorry
I climbed so high
...Or AM I ?
--steveroni
17 comments:
Ah. I smell the sweet smell of jasmine in here! Hey, where have you been? I've missed you!
have you been a friend to someone that needed one...a great question to ask...and to live...nice pic too...very cool!
Love the pic. Love the Post!
Terrific picture and, yes, a great question to ask and to live...
Hope your week is going well!
Sylvia
I love this, it's important to always be friendly to those we may not but may get to know...
Thank you and beautiful post and reminder!
This is a touching post. I hope to be that friend today.
Ooooh! I love this Steveroni. I can see you in this poem. I love the last stanza. How have you been? I have been working and drawing. Take care.
Oooh!! I love this poem, Steveroni. When you need a friend you know who to email....: )
That pic is amazing....btw.
Hey.... thank for all your wonderful comments. Each one makes me smile....BIG!!
Sometimes it's just a shook up world I see. If I'm shaking so is the world around me.
Perception is like that I feel.
Good to read you again my friend.
Metta thoughts to you and Anna.
Just great! I love it.
~Sarah
you made me stop and think... and aware, that yes, maybe it's time to slow down a bit, and see and feel a little more as i hurry through this day...
WOW
Amazing words, moment and experience.... and picture.
:)
Love the pic, the journey and the question!
When I go to the mountains in NC, I always see the old man peering from Grandfather Mountain. He is as old as the seasons and as solid as his gaze. I know how it feels.
♥namaste♥
this made me weep, steve...very beautiful and deeply meaningful. thank you for sharing.
♥
Steveroni -
I read your words and I am so touched by them. Extending a loving hand to a stranger and caring about someone is just beautiful. I consider your writing/story about "an act of world peace."
Also, I noticed how long you have been sober. That is so inspirational. Whenever I read or hear something like that, I get goosebumps because I can just imagine how hard it is and your level of discipline and determination. I lived with an alcoholic for eight years and it was truly heartbreaking. You have my highest respect.
I wanted to mention that, if I did not in an earlier comment, I plan to keep Framescape going until it ends and it is a very long way away from doing that. I would be honored if you follow and give me feedback. I hope you will consider that.
Warmest wishes,
Kristen
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