“Michelangelo? You know a lot about him. Life’s work, political aspirations. Him and the
pope. Sexual orientation. The whole works, right? I bet you can’t tell me what it smells
like in the Sistine Chapel. You never actually stood there and looked up at that beautiful ceiling. Seeing that…” ~ Part of my favorite quote from the Good Will Hunting movie.
from handheld devices
they won’t get mist on their face
here now, gone tomorrow
© selma
“If I asked you about love, you’d probably quote me a sonnet, but you’ve never looked
at a woman and been totally vulnerable. Known someone that could level you with her
eyes. Feelin’ like God put an angel on Earth just for you, who could rescue you from the
depths of hell. And you wouldn’t know what it’s like to be her angel, to have that love
for her be there forever. Through anything…” ~ Another part of the same portion of my
favorite quote from the Good Will Hunting movie.
green guardians of life
teachers with lessons of mist
fingerprint of God
© selma
We write haiku to get a glimpse into how we view the world around us. I cannot claim
my post today is haibun as the words preceding the haiku are not mine. But I found the
quoted words ideal for enhancing my haiku and sharing a glimpse into how I see things
today. I hope you can see what I mean.
Written for #TankaTuesday Weekly #PhotoPrompt #Poetry Challenge No. 310, 3/7/23
that explores a photo prompt by photographer Terri Webster Schrandt, from
secondwindleisure.com, who shared this one with Colleen for the group’s inspiration.
A most lovely photograph, indeed. Thank you, Terri.
Terri says: “This is a photo of Nine Mile Falls, after which our little community is
named. I captured this last March when the water district let out the water of the
Spokane River to create Lake Spokane. When you drive by, the mist from the falls
hits the windshield enough to use the wiper blades. In certain light, it really looks
this green.”
What a beautiful world we call home. May it always be this way. Thanks, Colleen and
Terri. This was a fun photo prompt I enjoyed writing to, and hope you enjoyed reading.
Be well, everyone, and as always, I wish you miracles.
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👏🏻 Selma 👏🏻
Thanks, David. Blessings
The poem is very apt for the photo, Selma. 🙂
I’m happy to know you think so, Kitty. Thank you. Xoxo
You are welcome, Selma. 🙂
Your title caught my eye right away. I’ve been thinking of the word “whorl” and wanting to use it somehow. An excellent response to the photo. (K)
Whorl’s a great word. I wish to see how you decide to use it. 👏 thanks for reading my response, dear K. Blessings.
Selma, I love the word whorl! You captured the beauty of the photo! Bravo and well done. 💚🍀
Thanks for confirming that for me, dearest Colleen. I appreciate you. Thanks for the lovely picture prompt. Xoxo
You’re welcome. 💜
Beautiful poems, Selma!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thanks, Yvie. I’ll get to yours soon. 👏 💗
It is sad when you see people in a spot they could be enjoying, but instead they are playing on thier phones!
Well done.
Very sad. Those darn addictive phones. Poor kids. Only gaining confirmation something IS fun by gauging their LIKES. Hope they learn soon. Thanks for reading/commenting
You are welcome.
Captured so beautifully <3
Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Glad you thought so. Blessings
Lovely, Selma!
I appreciate this, Luanne. Blessings.
Hi Selma, I love the quotes and the shot of the young folks using the “mists of time” to check their phones for whatever validation they are seeking! Thank you for you kind compliments of our local waterfall. It is a truly inspiring sight–now we have to wait for the snow to stop so they can let water out of the dam to see the falls–the fingerprint of God indeed! <3
Your photo is inspirational, dear Terri. Look where it took me — 👏 💗 glad you liked the reference to God’s reference. Blessings.
Such a thoughtful series of haibun or whatever name you want to put on it. You’re right real beats virtual every time. BTW I loved that movie and since Robin’s passing it is that much more poignant.
Thanks, Lisa.
And we have so much to learn from that movie. One of the greatest. Thanks for reading and commenting. I bless you. Xoxo
Selma this is beautiful!
It makes me so happy you found it to your liking. Blessings, Belladonna. Xoxo
I sure did! simply beeautiul
Such a beautiful, thought provoking and mindful post thank you 💜
Thank you, Willow.
Really love the format of this post and the messages behind the quotes and poems.
Hey, Bridgette, thanks for liking so much about this post. I really appreciate you reading and commenting. Blessings.
Lovely words, Selma! Well done and that photo is stunning. xo
Hello, Friend. Thanks so much for saying. You’ve no idea the joy you bring me with those words. Thanks. Blessing you.
You haikus did justice the this wonderful piece Selma❣️
I’m happy you think so, dearest friend. Blessings on your weekend.
You’re so welcome and you do the same! 💗
That’s a powerful description about love from Good Will Hunting. I love your green guardians haiku. Yes, what a beautiful world we call home!
Thanks so much for reading, dear JoAnna. So happy you liked the haiku. The movie: a fave. 👏