Far away

I leave my mind behind to climb

Because it’s easier to leave the world behind

I see the people living dreams that died

I was blind

To the colours over the lines

Crossing my path

Was man on a bench

Another in the front

Closer to the lens

Was he afraid?

That this life would gain him

Did he stop to help

No he ran away

He walked a path already paved

His parents didn't leave him dazed

So I traced the lines of this man

With my unlearned pencil

I made a stamp

Come closer reader

Give me a hand

To pray into the clouds

This blue sky hurts

The trees behind him

Is the only thing not cursed

Rehearse these lines

Keep them not in disguise

Read them plenty more times

Not because they are good to the ears

But because you have a heart that cares

But my eyes cried tears that left him there

Oh yes I am a hypocrite

I had somewhere to be

Adventure awaits

Far far away…

Here’s a link to the challenge:

A short interruption of another picture I’ve taken. Coupled with a haiku. If I can manage it, or maybe a short word on what it says to me. Why I took it.

Hold these lovers close

They show how to be faithful

Don’t you say it’s gross

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I love the blue and white on the top right. It’s such a nice contrast. These two put a smile on me and my husbands face. We took the same way on our way back, and guess what, they were still there!

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I will link below two entries I’ve read and commented on. Mike Singleton who made me feel comfortable drawing. He showed us the way, he showed us how this challenge is done. I loved his drawing, how it brought out the child in me. How it was drawn with a cat in mind —any drawing is a drawing of the best kind, especially when it’s done in pencil. His cinquain was soft and inviting, a delicious read.

The lovely and talented Antoni De'Leon, I can’t even speak as I remember her words. Lovely!

I’ve included them with a little commentary because this is the first challenge by one of us, I am entering. For some reason they seemed more scary than the official Vocal challenges, and these two helped to build my confidence, so thank you both! Thank you Aspen for creating and hosting this challenge ♥️

Please join in with us, if you haven’t already ♥️🤗🙏🏽