The sky was awash with brooding and bright clouds after a recent
atmospheric river of rain fell where the sculpture of a passenger stood as if ready to hop onboard a train at the former station, now
White Rock Museum, where my
Penelope cards and book live. Many scenes captured my imagination that day as did the Poets and Storytellers United prompt Mary Oliver’s “The Uses of Sorrow”:
Someone I loved once gave me / a box full of darkness. / It took me years to understand / that this, too, was a gift.
Most harbor private sorrows. Sometimes we cherish them like old friends that we call upon from time to time. Most also know that life is too precious not to be savored.
I contemplated many things as I walked on the pier and took in the surroundings.
The White Rock Pier, said to be the longest boardwalk (1540 ft.) in Canada, was upgraded to wheelchair friendly recently. From the pier, I saw the museum and a rail of the still active track for trains that no longer stop there. The painted rock for which the small city is named was in the distance. Apartment buildings and homes large to little were stacked on the hilly horizon. Birds were recovering from the downpour, seeming to enjoy resting and grooming in the after-the-storm calm.
I love the perspective on the passenger sculpture photos! Lovely pier, and one I would enjoy walking (and photographing).
ReplyDeleteThe views from White Rock Pier are stunning! The clouds and birds put on quite a show. I am a fan of Mary Oliver's poems and you picked lines that expressed your feelngs perfectly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. I love both you and Mary Oliver's poems.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. Great post.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Even the city looks attractive!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blue skies.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all your photos, especially the first one. I also enjoyed the painting effect of many of your photos. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteSunless corner of the mind is absolutely right... and great pictures, as always.
ReplyDeleteI love Mary Oliver's quote - resonates. Stunning photos - fantastic views. I love the birds! The profile of the sculpture seems almost melancholy... Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteWow what clouds! I love the juxtaposition of them and the statue and the idea of a somber shroud.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures and love the poem!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem and lovely photos. I would like to walk out on that long pier. Lovely shots of the sculpture, the sky and water. Of course I love all the birds. The Surf Scoter is a favorite. The pigeons look colorful and pretty. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
...Maria, thanks for showing me around White Rock. When we vacationed in Maui we met a couple from White Rock and enjoyed their company as we walked along the beach. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteI love the thought of joy staying forever watchful, waiting... to lift us up, whenever the darkness takes us down to deep.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, too. Your blog is always like taking a tour.
One day I would love to walk along that pier. Kudos for great bird pictures. Very well done.
ReplyDeleteDivine poem ~ magnificent photos ~ especially the clouds photo ~ Wow!
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
A poem not only lovely but also wise. And the photos most enjoyable as always.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will always find light - Jae
ReplyDeleteInviting photographs. To walk the bridge. To see the sculpture and that view. To always find the light. A very wise person posted this blog. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI love that black and white duck!
ReplyDeletePK
Beautiful poem. I feel like my sorrow is out in the open right now.. anything can make me cry.. it is a lot of work to keep it on deep inside.
ReplyDeleteYes it can be hard work, indeed. There's a saying, though, that sorrow prepares us for joy. I wish you joy. :)
DeleteIncredible imagery! Your photos are like a soothing balm. I always enjoy your words every time I come here. Thank you and wishing you peace this weekend.
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