Where I Am

Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Where I Am

Clock ticking, marking time as night shadows darken. In the mirror of my uncovered window, I see the reflection of my lamp lit room. On the other side of the glass, a tiny moth flutters. . .

"Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life." - Buddha

9 comments:

earlybird said...: I like this vivid imiagevery much.; 6 July 2011 at 23:37
Susannah said...: Thanks earlybird. :-); 6 July 2011 at 23:56
Barb said...: I like the calmness of NOW that you've created with your words.; 7 July 2011 at 00:20
Warren said...: Susannah - The essence of haiku in your own words - PAY ATTENTION TO THE MOMENTS - LIFE IS A SUCCESSION OF MOMENTS - THE MOMENTS ARE YOUR LIFE. Haiku brings you to a focus on small things in the moment, usually in nature, a butterfly, some dandelion fluff, birdsong at daybreak, a squirrel in the shadows of a tree - all these things, and far more, make up beautiful parts of life when you can narrow your focus. The ugly things in life will happen, but they don't mean as much when you are in tune with how you interpret and experience nature.

Your friend,
Warren; 7 July 2011 at 03:23
Elizabeth said...: Absolutely love your new banner. Want very much to walk into it and stay for a while. And am intrigued at how your brief description brings the Budda quote to life with its immediacy. Wonderful marriage of words and thoughts,

Elizabeth; 7 July 2011 at 03:24
Unknown said...: I shall return daily. Your stones inspire me.; 7 July 2011 at 16:33
Susannah said...: Barb, thanks for visiting. It has enabled me to find your lovely blog. It good to meet you. :-)

Warren, thank you so much for more about Haiku, I appreciate it. :-)

Elizabeth, I am glad you liked the new banner I did it on the spur of the moment and I like it too. I can actually visit the place where I took the photo and walk into that picture for you. :-)

Kim, thank you. It is always good to see you. x; 7 July 2011 at 21:17
Jinksy said...: Inside and outside - each visible to the other through transparent glass - a wholeness...; 9 July 2011 at 12:04
Susannah said...: Oooh jinksy, I love your comment. It works on so many levels. ;-); 9 July 2011 at 12:14