old woman
bag of bones in pale coat
smokey hair a frizzy halo
shuffled to slatted bench
lit a cigarette
murmured and chuckled
waving her fingers
amusing herself
with meaningless conversation
In the city yesterday with my grandchildren, a woman approached and sat near us as they ran and dove and shrieked, playing tag. Two different worlds in close proximity. I watched both with interest.
I'm participating in
i hope someone loves that old woman. :)
ReplyDeletehow well you captured her spirit, not with a camera but with verse. nicely done Barb. wishing you a joyful 2012. cheers!
ReplyDeleteSuch a poignant contrast, Barb, and great depths to what it says.
ReplyDeleteI love this juxtaposition of the kids playing so wildly, and this quiet old woman talking to herself. Two different worlds, indeed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Isnt there a child in even old people!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day Barb:)
Beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteA bit sad this article.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
It's not always that easy to capture a shadow. This one is perfect. Carol
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Barb - Love this piece - and as always the photgraph is beautiful. I too am participating in the River but mainly keeping the stones in a book - will be follwing yours.
ReplyDeleteWow, I like the way you linked the image to the words.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Barb.
She reminds me of me!
ReplyDeleteLove Di ♥
I'll never see a winter's Queen Anne's Lace the same way again. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteWe all come across contrast in our lives, you write about it with gentle words.
ReplyDeleteThe picture is stunning in all it's simplicity, and your interpretation of it is amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully told! And I LOVE the accompanying photo, just perfect.
ReplyDeleteLoved this old woman!
ReplyDeletesharing lives can be nice
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