Saturday, March 15, 2014

Elemental

 
I dream in color
of water and fire
of life and death
s~w~i~m~m~i~n~g
in my own fear
of unconsciousness

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  1. humbirdMarch 15, 2014 at 10:12 AM

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  2. humbirdMarch 15, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Magical lines in your art and in the poem...fire and water...how to keep balance...I think we do, when spill it out on paper/screen ~ thanks for keeping an eye on me :)x

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  3. Brian MillerMarch 15, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    at least you are willing to swim in it eh? some will get no where near their fears and thus live with them always in their shadows. i love the vividness in the first bit there....

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  4. Simon March 15, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Ooh, ooh, ooh. That pic jumped right out at me! Wouldn't want to take a little dip in that though. Happy weekend to you.

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  5. MaryMarch 15, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Oh, this is stunning. Reminds me of a repeating dream I USED to have about fire. Your poem ALMOST takes me back into that dream!

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  6. GabriellaMarch 15, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    There was a time when I could no go to sleep. I guess I too was afraid of unconsciousness. I am glad this period is over. Very powerful poem, Kathryn!

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    1. Kathryn DycheMarch 15, 2014 at 4:23 PM

      That must have been horrible time, glad it's over for you too.

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  7. KamanaMarch 15, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    not sure i would want to go swimming in my fears :)

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  8. ClaudiaMarch 15, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    wow... you're bold enough to face your fears... i often deny that they're there...have yet to learn..
    nice new avatar as well...

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  9. BrendaMarch 15, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Your words always lay bare the those things that frighten us - and by bringing them out into the open, give us the strength to face them. Love this mix of hot and cold in your image.

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  10. leanne can blogMarch 15, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    This is beautiful, the poem & the art is so evocative

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    1. Kathryn DycheMarch 16, 2014 at 4:21 AM

      Thanks Leanne, I loved the colors that came about in this image.

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  11. GraceMarch 15, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    I love the contrast & that artwork is gorgeous ~

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  12. brudbergMarch 16, 2014 at 3:50 AM

    The color of the fears.. Swimming through the night... Beautiful

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  13. avalonMarch 16, 2014 at 4:24 AM

    You find me wondering if fear of unconsciousness is worse than unconscious fear itself.
    Striking image to stir us up this morning.

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  14. madhumakhiMarch 16, 2014 at 4:58 AM

    I like the contrasts between fire and water, life and death.

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  15. Kerry O'ConnorMarch 16, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Phew! This packs a solid metaphysical punch.

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  16. Laurie KolpMarch 16, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Amazing contrast, Kathryn!

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  17. revelationsMarch 16, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    both the art and the words left an impression.. well done

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  18. Sumana RoyMarch 16, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    this is so vivid, vibrant and evocative....beautifully captivated the vastness hidden in both life and death...

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  19. NataĊĦekMarch 16, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    the end comes as a surprise.. really powerful and true.

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  20. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 16, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    What a glorious painting! And your poem is perfection. Loved this!

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  21. UnknownMarch 16, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    I love short poems, I love this poem

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  22. ZQMarch 16, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Whoa! you're rocking my boat :-)
    Wonderful expression captured in both.
    ZQ

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    1. Kathryn DycheMarch 16, 2014 at 9:54 PM

      Thanks, never been told I've rocked someone's boat before. Love that expression.

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  23. Maude LynnMarch 16, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Makes for restless sleep, doesn't it? I really relate to this.

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  24. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    Wow that artwork screams..so much said..I always dream in color and it fascinates me.

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    1. Kathryn DycheMarch 16, 2014 at 9:52 PM

      Thank you, I never realized that some people don't dream in color until a year or so ago.

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  25. scotthastiepoetMarch 16, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Deliciously complimentary work, Kathryn and the cover of your book looks great too... With Best Wishes Scott

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    1. Kathryn DycheMarch 16, 2014 at 9:51 PM

      Thanks Scott, The book was an interesting challenging.

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  26. SusanMarch 17, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    At least unconsciousness is gained! a subconscious awareness in screams of color.

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