awaiting Shiva's embrace,
our shadow set free.
There was something compelling in this image for me. the penumbra of the sun creates a kind of nuclear explosion look and the figure standing there looking at it brings to my mind a sense of anticipation yet quietly waiting for something utterly transformative. The reference to Shiva evokes Oppenhiemer's comment upon viewing the atomic fireball. This haiku/image speaks to the undercurrent of dread about our chances for survival on this planet. There's so much uncertainty and fear floating in the airwaves of our collective psyche.
I didn't get much response when I posted it facebook. I wondered if the piece was too disturbing or just that nobody gave it much thought or didn't get it.
I'd be interested in hearing some feedback on this.
give it some time dad.... gosh...
ReplyDeleteI see a nice sunset about to happen. It reminds me that nature is stronger than we are.
ReplyDeleteYour very own blog! Cool.
ReplyDeleteA 'wow, that's great' comment doesn't do this photo and haiku justice. But I have taken it in and felt enriched by it.
Margaret
thanks for the comments and feedback. Gosh, I'm such a validation junkie.
ReplyDelete..and Renee, are you kidding me? Give it time? I've watched 2/3 of my life flash by so fast it'd make you head spin. You think you have all the time in the world when you're young. Let me tell you something about time - nah, forget it. You'll see what I'm talking about or maybe you won't. Can't tell kids nothing these days anyway.