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© manon doyle
© manon doyle
© manon doyle
Native American Prayer
I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning's hush
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still - in each new dawn.
© manon doyle
© manon doyle
© manon doyle
I've never done an art challenge so with the encouragement of my friend and fellow artist Miz Katie, I signed up for Leah Piken Kolidas's Art Every Day Month Challenge which Leah hosts every November! Omg.... what the heck was I thinking...lol. I'm going to attempt this. I usually do something creative most days but there are days that I may take it a little easy...lol. I probably won't post everyday but I will try my best to do something each day and post a few times a week letting you know where I'm at.
This is my kickoff. A friend of mine gave me a ride the other day and we drove through Beechwood Cemetery which is the National Cemetery of Canada. I have to say that it is breathtakingly beautiful and so peaceful. It is the site for those who served in the Canadian Forces. There was a certain feeling of calm that washed over me as we drove through. Tomorrow is All Souls' Day and Day of the Dead so please take a moment and remember friends and family that have passed before us.
fill your heart with art and creativity
-manon
25 comments:
Way to hit the challenge home my dear.
Breath taking words and perfect captures, well done.
What a gorgeous place.
I feel calm too, thank you!!
wow! these are wonderful. u know your canon well! can u give me some lessons? ;) nice post manon. your off to a very strong start. i will be checking in daily!
It is so beautiful there! Really breathtaking. You got some fantastic shots here. I especially love the reflection shot. Excellent. My grandbaby spoiled??? Heck ya!
**happy smiles** Deb
really wonderful placve and post .
and you have writen so well lately . i loved the way you did on this post .
fantastic photos.
the pray is new to me . i will remember these beautiful words .
thank you Manon .
your souls is shining beautiful as ever !!
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Native American Prayer
I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning's hush
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still - in each new dawn.
Manon,
Such beautiful photographs - the pagoda, the reflections in the water. One of the many reasons this time of the year is my favorite, everything is still and silent.
The art a day challenge? You can do it! Dig deep and make it happen!
November 1st, can you believe it?
Enjoy your creative week,
Brian
Guess I know where I'm going the next time I'm in Canada! I love old cemeteries, but this kind I like best, almost like a botanical garden, with history and art and natural beauty combined. Your images are lovely! Good luck with the challenge. I once decided that for 12 months, every month I would do something or go somewhere I never did/visited before. I knocked a lot of things off my list that were long overdue - it was a great year! Can't wait to see what happens next for you!
awesome, good on you for doing something you have not done before!
Hi Manon. So glad I stopped by as you reminded me this was happening. Last year I attempted NaNoWriMo so left this one aside, but not this time! I'd just posted a bit of my current project so it was the perfect first post of the month!
Good luck with challenge! Is it possible that photography, poetry, flowers can be art examples too? That can add joy to the every day task routine. I like your photos so much, very artistic (no surprise here))).
I love the feeling of old that this pictures have, but I love the most, the colors on the first picture. Beautiful.
Yes.... it's very calming, Marie!!
Lessons, Linda? You have to be kiddin' me. I only know two settings on this camera and that's *easy* and *easier*......lol
You will have a super spoiled grandbaby, Deb, and you'll enjoy every moment of that!!
I love that prayer, Caio! They are beautiful words.
If you look closely in the reflection, Brian, you can see the goldfish!!
There is an old cemetery in front of my parent's condo complex, Gabriella. You would love that one.
I will pop by and see what you're up to, Lisa!!
Thanks, Cat!! I'm gonna give it my best try!!
Yes.... for sure, Irina!! All that!! I'm going to do everything I can think of....lol!
Awe.... thanks, Claudia!! Glad we're in on this together!!!
Isn't nice and frosty here in Ottawa now! I so enjoyed your beautiful pictures.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures!
i'm excited for you, Manon! just so ya know, you're inspiring me. Paint on, my friend :)
Très belles photos pour illustrer une belle et noble pensée.
Paix à tous...
Bisoussssssss... et grand merci pour votre gentil commentaire.
In the cemetery,
So calm,
so peaceful,
why is everyone
so quiet?
The perspective of these photographs is reflective of calm and peace. Such comforting structures surrounded by resting souls. The structures appear strong and are like refuge, for the living.
Ah, art everyday. Unless you mean how you live your life, creating, painting and drawing something takes so much energy...
Beautiful, breathtaking photos! What an amazing start to your challenge!! And so perfect for All Souls Day... Love, Silke
oh how wonderful manon!
i am so glad you are playing!
your photos are amazing!
xoxoxox
m & e
Ottawa's Foodies....yup...it is a little too frosty...lol!
Thank you, Geni!!
Not sure when I'm going to burn out, Douglas. LOL
Awe....Merci beaucoup, Martine!! xo
Ces.... you've got to know that I do something creative every day just like you but when you're put on a deadline.....everything changes...lol. Then you end up dragging your feet. lol
Hi, Silke! Thank you!!
Hey, Melissa!!I You are the Queen of this. You do this on a daily basis!! I need some of that energy!! : ))
Good Luck with your art goal for this month. It will stretch you but probably even move you into a new direction.
Have fun!
so happy you're doing AEDM, manon! this is my first year of the challenge too. look forward to seeing your beauties every day this month! xo aimee
Beautiful photographs, Manon..you are off to a wonderful start. I can't wait to see what else you create.
Wonderful photo"s Manon! Especially the last one.It reminds me of a work from Escher.
Sweet greetz!
You captured it's beauty perfectly! Very engaging. Your photos are awesome, too. I'll look forward to seeing more each day!
best!
Claire
Sometimes energy and inspiration from others - gives us the energy to play too.
Thank you for the quietness and poems. As we read the words, we felt what you were saying.
Words we needed to hear.
love
tweedles
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