beautiful tangle.
you of the mercy, comfort, open palmed, trusting heart,
of the lost, found,
weary, worn, slowly fading....
standing on the edges of your own light
thinking perhaps it belongs to the son, or a distant star, or the hush of longing.
i would recognize you anywhere.
eyes closed...even in a heart deep snow,
your warmth alone would guide me.
standing on the edges of your own light
thinking perhaps it belongs to the son, or a distant star, or the hush of longing.
i would recognize you anywhere.
eyes closed...even in a heart deep snow,
your warmth alone would guide me.
you with the turned down eyes, holding the weight of heavy hearts,
a white dome of quiet thoughts.
always in my heart, wading through all the seasons.
no, i am not catholic.
although that hardly matters. i love her. i love her for her kind repose,
her open palmed love, her always being there countenance,
her simple stone gesture of solace.
i too have been feeling the weight of loss.
everywhere i turn, i must look more intently for happiness,
kindness, caring, easy joy.
i am thinking it's time to throw a life line.
i hope you will join me.
just find a slice of beauty, catch it in a photograph, two, three...more.
simple. no words, or a thousand, you will know
if any more than that one fleeting shot will suffice.
just simple unadulterated beauty.
sacred ordinary.
because we need more beauty in the world
and frankly
we need each other.
postcards from paradise
come, bring your friends.
share your beauty,
leave a word of kindness on each others blogs.
write the words
recuerda mi corazon
and link it to this post
so more can find us.
simple.
throw a life line of beauty
and let the circle grow.
beautiful sundays
postcards from paradise
She's every bit as lovely in her snowy setting and garland.
Posted by: jenny | February 26, 2011 at 08:38 PM
That is so beautiful -- her snowy cap, your words -- the impulse and urge behind it all --
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 26, 2011 at 11:27 PM
I am not Catholic either but have always loved to look at images and statues of Mary. This one is so lovely-with her snowy halo-beautiful! I have joined in today too.
Posted by: Sarah | February 27, 2011 at 04:23 AM
Thank you, Rebecca, for Postcards from Paradise. May our gathering here bring us closer to each other--and to paradise!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | February 27, 2011 at 05:00 AM
You are so talented! If I had half your talent I'd be..... I'd be.... I'd be....a very talented person.
Have a great week, Boonie
Posted by: Boonie | February 27, 2011 at 07:12 AM
My Sunday spiritual tradition...shooting the white light and Sunday Morning on CBS...
x..x
steph
Posted by: Stephanie | February 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Thank you for the extension of grace and solace .... You are so dear .... My postcard is certainly a fleeting one .... The red you are wondering about is a reflection of my red sweater in the glass .... My picture was taking from inside the car .... One of my favor.rite viewing places of the world speeding past
Posted by: Kim andersen | February 27, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Keeping the focus on the beauty and the love in our crazy, chaotic, world in crisis is a huge challenge yet I know it is our work to be done while we are here. Proof of it comes every time I manage to keep my attention there, on the good...the miracles appear every time.
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | February 27, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Sharing, caring, extending the love lines that's the antidote,
I'm embracing Postcards from Paradise!
Sue x
Posted by: Sue fox | February 27, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Thank you dear rebecca for your lovely postcards from paradise. Mary has been a source of light and strength for those of many faiths throughout the centuries.
<3
Posted by: gemma | February 27, 2011 at 01:18 PM
this is beautiful - your words, as always inspire my soul to leap towards joy!
I adore Mary. ADORE.
I feel the weight of loss deep in my soul.. I feel for our Mother and that is why I wish to begin to help heal her.
I have added the link for you.. but mine as you know is not a postcard.. or one photo - but many of a fantastic day helping to begin to heal Mother Earth.
Posted by: Miss Robyn | February 27, 2011 at 01:52 PM
joining you...
Posted by: Leslie | February 27, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for telling me! I don't like not being able to visit someone who has been kind enough to comment and I couldn't find an Adrian anywhere!
x
Posted by: Sarah | February 27, 2011 at 04:05 PM
coming back once again, to read, to see your beauty, and to wish you well... oh how i wish i could wish you well... pray you well. may you know light as this day draws into night, and may you wake to renewal in the morning...
Posted by: Leslie | February 27, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Rebecca,
How radiantly lovely and full of solace is the madonna with her mantilla of freshly fallen snow. She is the open heart of the world, ready to embrace the weary and the marginalized, giving all a place of belonging. She is the Great Mother. This is a beautiful, gentle and loving tribute to Our lady of light.
I have finally posted. It took me some time to put it together. I hope it gives people some joy and solace.
xoxo,
Noelle
Posted by: Noelle | February 27, 2011 at 04:42 PM
yes, Rebecca, we do need each other.Thank you for this space and opportunity to come together and support each other. I love this place to come share our own individual pictures of paradise
Posted by: deb taylor | February 27, 2011 at 05:14 PM
I just wrote a post this morning re my yesterday's excitement
your snow virgin pictures are awesome!
one day will surprise with a haiku
jus be patient ;-)
Posted by: Carmen | February 28, 2011 at 09:56 AM
When we arose on Sunday morning to 10" of powdery snow, Steve called my attention to our Madonna having a snowy cap, as well! The image is so pure...thanks for capturing it for all to contemplate!
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | March 01, 2011 at 07:49 AM
I am inspired and encouraged by your words my friend!!
Posted by: Maija lepore | March 02, 2011 at 10:45 AM