Strange Ballet

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After summer's heat, I will feel relief at autumn's cooler breath coming. The anticipation has me thinking about all the transformations streaming through the seasons, seen to unseen and far too tiny to be visible by the naked eye or microscope. Hidden within the showiness of life, propelling every process and physical law, energy's molecular motion never stops. The unyielding movement that persists amidst the flow of human perceptions and e-motions ran through my thoughts during a recent walk, resulting in a few photos and a poem.
   
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HOLD ON TO THE LIGHT

Comments

  1. Rose PAugust 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM

    The closeups are amazing!

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪August 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM

    I think you are on to something. Nature is constantly moving and changing. Sometimes so slow we can't detect it but it is moving.

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  3. an artist reflectsAugust 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM

    Awesome photography and such wonderful words ~ 'the dance of life.' hugs,
    an artist reflects

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  4. Spare Parts and PicsAugust 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM

    That's a spectacular spider's web!

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  5. TomAugust 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM

    ...keep holding on to the light and enjoying the wonders of nature!

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  6. Shiju SugunanAugust 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM

    Your words and photos flow together like a quiet meditation. Really loved this.

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  7. HelenAugust 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM

    Your flash poem is the ultimate stream of consciousness! The rhythm, the messages, the overall beauty of your blog.

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  8. Light and VoicesAugust 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM

    Everything moves. And so it does. Nice photographs of things that move to tag along with words.

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  9. Rosemary Nissen-WadeAugust 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM

    Here are a number of lovely small things! Much enjoyed, as always.

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  10. shaun/tenzenmenAugust 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM

    I like "baffling ballet" 👏

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  11. MarjaAugust 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM

    Your poem dances and sings Love it and that fairy is gorgeous

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  12. Jae RoseAugust 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM

    The rhythm of life is always worth thinking about - and each change in season does feel like something new at times - and something worth celebrating which you have wonderfully here - Jae

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  13. David M. Gascoigne,August 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM

    Too few people allow themselves even a moment of contemplation.

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  14. dsnake1August 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM

    Lovely photos and poem. Always a delight to read your works. :)

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  15. eileeninmdAugust 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM

    Hello,
    Your poem Strange Ballet is lovely. I love your beautiful photos, the sailboats and kite and the flowers are a pretty scene. The dogs running on the beach look happy. Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter post. Take care, have a great weekend.

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM

    We'll be happy with some cooler temps. You always give us so much to think about! Hugs!

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  17. IngridAugust 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM

    Your photos are great ! My favorite is the cobweb although I run away when I see a spider, but I must admit they do real artwork !

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  18. YvonneAugust 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM

    I watch so many things about science that tells me how I preceive life isn't how it really is. It is all so mind boggling and interesting, but at the end of day, life really is what we are able to preceive. The rest is okay to leave unknown and still live our best. Your poem and photos are beautiful.

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  19. JimAugust 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM

    I like the two dogs the best. They are all nice.

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