One Single Impression: A Fool's Paradise

SandyCarlson November 27, 2011
From Mystic Seaport



The world ends and begins
With light that has taken the shape
Of a swan gliding toward me
On a quiet autumn river.

The swan and I:
Everything.


One Single Impression

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28 Comments

  1. Anonymous8:46 AM

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  2. Anonymous8:49 AM

    Narciso?...some are forever in love with their own image...beautiful pic and interesting words!!

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  3. Ramesh Sood8:52 AM

    What a lovely life in a moment.. wow!!

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  4. Chèvrefeuille9:14 AM

    Wonderfull. Thank you for sharing.

    Namaste

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  5. escape10:05 AM

    a beautiful day!

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  6. colleen10:33 AM

    So peaceful. This would make a great Sunday Shadow Shot http://heyharriet.blogspot.com/2011/11/shadow-shot-sunday-184.html

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  7. Richard Lawry10:38 AM

    Simply beautiful

    An Arkies Musings

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  8. Geraldine10:45 AM

    Enchanting and intriguing. Isn't it amazing to consider how aggressive swans apparently are? Always the picture of calm...LOVE IT!

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  9. Lisa at Greenbow11:20 AM

    If it is a Fool's Paradise to be one with a swan I could go there. I would rather be with a Trumpeter Swan.

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  10. Great Grandma Lin11:25 AM

    gorgeous photo and lovely poem...

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  11. anthonynorth12:38 PM

    All embodied in the one. Nice one.

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  12. Sylvia K2:13 PM

    Superb! Love the shot and your words as always! Hope you've had a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  13. EG CameraGirl5:07 PM

    I love the feeling of "everything" when I read these words.

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  14. Paulie5:25 PM

    If that's the case, I would like to be a fool!

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  15. Viola6:45 PM

    So fun with the reflections of the neck! A beautiful picture and words! :)

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  16. Anonymous6:45 PM

    Small but all-encompassing imagery. My hat's tipped.

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  17. Hilary8:18 PM

    Pure peace.

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  18. Maude Lynn9:24 PM

    That is just gorgeous!

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  19. The Write Girl10:28 PM

    I just love how the world begins and ends in the simplicity of a swan gliding across the river. What a beautiful picture you paint.

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  20. Ruby2:44 AM

    Such beautiful images your simple words paint! very soothing...

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  21. Zuzana5:49 AM

    I love swans and at all times seeing them I recall the HC Andersen story about the ugly duckling.;) Lovely reflection.;))
    xoxo

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  22. Amity7:06 AM

    I like the drama of 'the swan and you'!

    Short and sweet Sandy!

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  23. Kremo9:48 AM

    Amazing ! I wish I could see the swan too ..

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  24. A Lady's Life7:14 PM

    So peaceful. I wouldn't mind having my own swan to live in a pool .

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  25. Patti8:46 AM

    Just beautiful...have been there- seen that...a Paradise I like to visit often.

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  26. Aayushi Mehta6:39 AM

    Mesmerizing scene you conjured up.

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  27. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪4:45 AM

    I am so jealous, I have swans here, I have never got a great photo like yours.

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  28. Anonymous10:47 AM

    Sweet and concise. Wonderfully done. :)

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