No Stairs
No stairs for me.
I'd leap through the window and fly
And pull my dreams and maddening schemes
From the dancing light of the sky
Before I'd stay a course on a single path
That begins and ends in a single, still place--
Better to follow the light and dance with the breeze--
Anywhere at all--
Than to begin and end standing in place.
One Single Impression
45 Comments
Interesting Sandy! I love the photo and where you've taken this excellent prompt.
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Hi Sandy, this surprised me. My beginning and ending is exactly that, standing in place.
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What a splendid poem, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a beautiful photo.
A lovely poem. awesome clouds!
ReplyDeleteVery romantic ! the photo and the poeme !
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, romantic idea! And those clouds make a delightful complement!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said, Beautifully illustrated. You must have a beautiful soul as well, with insight and wisdom beyond your years.
ReplyDeleteI think you may have done Robert Frost one better-you won't even take the less taken path(or stairs in this case)!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this excellent poem.
This is such a beautiful poem to accompany a truly awesome photo. You are a wise and beautiful spirit, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words - and a magnificent picture.
ReplyDeleteEvery poem you write is beautiful. This one gave me tears, cheers for that!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, and lovely photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and so true!
ReplyDeleteThe moment I saw the picture I knew this would be special. I love the freedom of your 'stand', neither at the begining nor the end, but within lofty horizons above and beyond the fixed path.
ReplyDeleteWhat a spirited, romantic flight of fancy, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful explosion into freedom your words describe! A leap of faith isn't necessarily about falling, it can be about flying, too.
ReplyDeleteThe ultimate idea of following one's own path. I like "maddening schemes."
ReplyDeletebeautiful words with beautiful photo! you are a true artist, but I guess I said this already :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and inspiring. But that leap through the window can be so very hard.
ReplyDeleteSo, so beautiful...the words are so open and free-spirited. And the photo is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI like the shape of this poem, stair-like at the beginning. The last line is wonderful. I used to dream of flying all the time.
ReplyDeleteThat is a cool cloud
ReplyDeleteNice poem
ReplyDeleteNice poem
ReplyDelete_"the dancing light of the sky"_
ReplyDeletethe background score_while the clouds and branches,streams and boulders,with their "maddening schemes' carry the romanticism on-(a lovely photo)a beautiful poem..many thanks..
Gorgeous photo, lovely poem, Sandy! :)
ReplyDeletewow! you get it, and get the words perfectly right. i won't say anything about the photo, just because it's perfect. As always, 'tis the words. 'Tis always the words.
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect.
i love the limitlessness of this poem...it reminds me of the joy of letting go, finally releasing a burden.
ReplyDelete& i cannot believe it~~~ catching up on blog reading after so much time away, i see you were staying literally right across the bay from us last week!! i wish i had known! when you come back to topsail, please email me...
words and pictures from you feed the soul and refreshes us!
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Sandy, this poem is extremely insightful. Thank you for your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful Sandy!
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cheers to freedom and heart's leaps
ReplyDeleteAmazing picture. I love the poem. Such beautiful words. Did you write this?
ReplyDeleteI love how you thought outside the box (of going on a stairway). It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuperb photos and a lovely restless thought.
ReplyDeletesays so much and more... yes, yes... i forgot i had wings and i could fly....thank you...oh, and, byebye..
ReplyDeleteWow Sandy, I am in awe of your talent! WOW!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem and photo, Sandy - D
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful take on the prompt. Such power you convey in your words. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteI really like this. I like the idea and the imagery and the way it sounds out loud.
ReplyDeleteSo filled with hope and energy and the adventure of possibilities.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful verse and amazing photo Sandy!
ReplyDeleteAh … such a gorgeous sky photo and beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing both.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Very poignant, Sandy. I really enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteYour free spirit shines through in your work Sandy. This piece is truly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI struggled with the prompt also. Hence, the late posting. Thank you for your kind thoughts.
Thanks for being here.