When you look in the mirror, what do you see?
Are you still the same person you imagined you’d be?
You reflect upon the shadows that illuminate your past
wondering how you grew up so fast.
What does the future hold, where will it lead?
Will it be full of laughter and love, or envy and greed?
Do you recognize that person in front of you now?
You make sure its you by shaking your head and furrowing your brow.
Time keeps on passing, memories fade away.
What will you make of your life for today?
Here are some photos I took that show reflections and shadows:
view of our hot air balloon from 2500 feet up in the sky
February 7th, 2011 at 7:34 am
Beautiful poem and I love the photos you chose to illustrate it, especially the castle reflection.
February 7th, 2011 at 7:37 am
Thank you Rose!
February 7th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Hey Stacey, this is my first comment on your blog. Lovely poem, how true the words are as we all get a bit older. I really liked the photos, very clear and stunning images. I’ve also done a hot air balloon ride, it was awesome!
February 7th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Thanks Marcia!
February 7th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
That’s a lovely poem and I love the pictures you chose to go with it – they are calming and serene, just perfect!
February 7th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Thank you Barb!
February 8th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Hi Stacey, Your words were beautiful, painting a picture in my mind. You caused me pause time and again. I can say that I may not be who I thought I would be but I love who I am. I hope you do to!
February 8th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Thank you Jeanne. I am starting to love the me that I am now. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your comments
Hope you’ll be back.
February 9th, 2011 at 12:36 am
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February 9th, 2011 at 7:03 am
Thanks for visiting
February 9th, 2011 at 3:42 am
Beautiful photography & poetry Stacey! We all have qualities that stay constant and then some that change… all plausible perceptions.
We did well. 20 brave souls signed on; do check them out and comment back… Awesome!
Thanks again for linking up on the blog hop and see you soon.
Have an abundant year!
Elizabeth
February 9th, 2011 at 7:04 am
Thank you Elizabeth! Glad it was a good turn out. I was able to check out a few so far. This is fun. Thanks again for hosting
February 9th, 2011 at 3:43 am
Glad to connect too !
February 9th, 2011 at 10:33 am
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February 9th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Lovely poem and pics!
Hope you’re enjoying the blog hop.
February 10th, 2011 at 6:57 am
Thank you, and yes I am!
February 11th, 2011 at 3:57 am
“Will it be full of laughter and love, or envy and greed ? ” – that’s the line for me .. thanks ..
February 11th, 2011 at 9:03 am
Thank you for stopping by
February 11th, 2011 at 8:32 am
Yes, beautiful and well chosen photos to illustrate a lovely poem! Thanks for starting off my morning right!
February 11th, 2011 at 9:04 am
Awww thank you. I have a couple more on my poetry in motion page.
March 8th, 2011 at 10:50 am
I like your interpretation of shadow in these photos. The reflections are also impressive
March 8th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Thank you!
March 30th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Stacey these are lovely:)especially the balloon:)it isn’t as small as it seems to be…so are all our reflections:)
March 30th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
Thank you Raksha
March 31st, 2011 at 2:39 am
Apt poem and good lines
Through the Looking Glass
Chicken soup for the Mental Souls
March 31st, 2011 at 7:24 am
Thank you
March 31st, 2011 at 10:25 am
wonderful write and beautiful collection of photos. The shadow of baloon is so distinct… wow…
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