My Photography: Equestrian Friend + Love Poem + a Wish

March 17, 2012



A poem by Maya Angelou:

"We, unaccustomed to courage
exiles from delight
live coiled in shells of loneliness
until love leaves its high holy temple
and comes into our sight
to liberate us into life.



Love arrives
and in its train
come ecstasies
old memories of pleasure
ancient histories of pain.

Yet if we are bold,
love strikes away
the chains of fear
from our souls.
 


We are weaned from our timidity
in the flush of love's light


we dare to be brave
and suddenly we see


my photos (and my church pew!)

that love costs
all we are and will ever be.

Yet it is only love which sets us free."
         
Wherever this finds you,
I wish you love.

 Peace to you right where you are.



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11 comments

  1. CindyMarch 17, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Whoa, Goosebumps here...

    Cindy

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  2. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I am equally moved by both the poetry and you. You truly are Angelic, Michelle. Have a wonderful weekend. Much love, Lisa

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  3. Robynne's NestMarch 18, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Hello Lovely....nice to see you sitting on your pew looking gorgeous....that poem was lovely...thankyou. Robx

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  4. The enchanted homeMarch 18, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Absolutely beautiful....both you and the poem. I especially loved how we are weaned from our timidity in the flush of loves light.....such beautiful words..

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  5. Acquired ObjectsMarch 18, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Aww Michele this was so beautiful! I wish you lots of love too! Loved the poem and seeing the pretty horse.

    Enjoy your Sunday!

    XX
    Debra~

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  6. michelleMarch 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I just wanted to come say how much I loved the poem, so beautiful. You have such a beautiful soul my beachy sista and I love the photos, gorgeous.
    xoxo

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  7. VictoriaMarch 18, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Maya Angelou writes beautiful poetry, doesn't she? Thank you for the lovely message and I am wishing you love as well.
    Best...Victoria

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  8. LeslieMarch 18, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    You've got me on this one .. LOVE horses and your poetry is so pretty!

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  9. Decor de ProvenceMarch 18, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    This was the perfect poem for a Sunday afternoon! Your poetry is beautiful! Such a beautiful person inside and out! Thanks for sharing!!

    xx
    Desiree

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  10. Alison @ The PolohouseMarch 20, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    gorgeous

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  11. SLRMarch 23, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    beautiful post and photos, Michele!!

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