Paisley and Plaid

Implicit information
explicitly shown in
woven paisley and
plaid prints in the
days before the word
victim fit

mirrored in a face in
smiled kindness
when compassion
emptied out into a
moment hidden
from view as

needs were met
not hers’ and when
morning came scars
unseen played out in
emotions walking
with her cavalier

a life seeming like any
other but transformed
into a daydreaming

nightmare seen in
paisley and plaid as
unadorned  fodder

© April 2012 Renee Espriu

Penury Dreams

Earth cracked and dried
a forgotten parchment
emanating nothing, not
even dust to hold the
barren roots unable to
sustain him any longer
he rests boughs leafless

penury dreams as the old
growth tree that he is he
reminisces about expanses
of forests that will one
day come to pass when the
youth of new trees planted
once again bring new life

© April 2012 Renee Espriu

Mellow Yellow Monday

Thought I would find another photo (not mine, sorry) but a beautiful one of Pike Place Market in Seattle, just a 30min drive from where I live. This market is a wonderful place with fresh fruit, vegetables, places to eat and people selling their crafts. One of the most famous things they do, of course, is to sell fresh fish as Seattle is next to the waterfront. I enjoy visiting here and this is a wonderful night shot. Enjoy!

Unable to find the photographer of this amazing photo. You can find more photos like it at a website called Destination 360.