Reflections

In you

I see the other half of me

Separate identities

Yet together complete

~vagabond~ © 2008

Life and Death

They exist only as names etched out in stone
But in memories, they’re still alive
Even amidst death grows life

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The Angel of Hope Garden in South Bend, Indiana is dedicated to mothers who have lost a child. The first picture in this post is my submission to Cuckoo's photo contest of the month. I usually hate photoshop-ing photos, but in this case, I've made an exception - only because I think the photoshop-ing adds to the message of the photo. And it's my first pathetic attempt at photoshop.

~vagabond~ © 2008

Peeking through the windows of history

Peering through the windows of this ruin, I get a glimpse into another life.
Laughter and voices from long ago, are carried on the wind blowing through its empty walls.
Twigs on the ground crackle beneath silent footsteps.
Forgotten people. Forgotten lives.
All come alive, when I peek in through the windows of history.

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For those of you who have been asking, here's a little more information on the locale:

Chaco Canyon is located in New Mexico. The ruins you see in the photo are believed to have been constructed by the Chacoan people, as they are called, in the mid-800s. Chacoan architecture particularly stands out because the construction of buildings was often oriented to solar, lunar and other astronomical directions. The ruin featured here is the Pueblo Bonito, one of the larger houses in the area (it has over 600 rooms!). It is considered one of the most extensively excavated sites in North America, and is even today considered to be sacred and of spiritual significance to many American Indian groups.

~vagabond~ © 2008

Red skies

That passionate hour of the evening

when the sun sets the sky on fire.

~vagabond~ © 2008

Simple treasures

Sometimes it's just the ordinary things in life...a lazy day on the beach, the sun, sky and sand, a good book to read and a fun place to explore...that make life worth living. The simple treasures of life.

~vagabond~ © 2008

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This was supposed to be my entry to Cuckoo's photo competition of the month but I got too busy to put it up on time. Oh well, here it is now. I know, I know...Cuckoo, you can stop nagging me now. :P

Crosses of faith

I dont know if I'm always a believer. Lately I've had more than my share of doubts. But then you visit a place like this and it makes you WANT to believe. The rosaries on the cross plead desperate pleas. Prayers whispered around me echo utter helplessness and frustration. I dont always know if someone out there cares, but when I hear all the stories of hurt, pain and anguish around me, I too want so desperately to believe.

~vagabond~ © 2008

Dusk, dawn and day

The changing face of the valley as the sun rises and sets in the sky.

~vagabond~ © 2008