Sea-Tac International Airport

Sea-Tac International at Sunset with an iPhone 4S, edited with Snapseed.
Words just don't describe how I saw it...

 

Take care...

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Sculpting Souls

With foolish notions,
and mixed emotions,
and setting a lofty goal, proudly,
I set out to sculpt my own Soul.

There were no books,
and no teachers nor lessons;
but I saw golden examples
of man’s best intentions.

The perplexing answer
seemed outside to be…
What should I do? “Fix it,”
my self said to me.

But my Self said, “It isn’t out there,
it’s your attitude and emotions.
So, humbly bare your heart, and
stop your self's commotions.”

My Self said, “Be still,
let silence be your guide.
Listen to your Self, and forget
your precious personal pride.”

“You’re going around in circles,
and of that there is no further need.
Meditation and calming your self
is now your Selfless deed.”

So, I stood aside with
silence and patience,
and I felt the resistance
that’s been shaping me.

I saw that ugly map,
where I was trapped,
that was always just
outside of me.

I saw the Sculptor and
felt the tranquility. What's
The Sculptor? Our Souls,
as mine kindly sculpts me...

© 2013 by Michael G. Hesley
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Sunrise Departure from Vegas

Sunrise departure from Las Vegas International on December 13th, 2012.

Taken with a Nikon D700, 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 at 62 mm, f/11, 1/200 sec, and ISO 400.

My kind of easy morning.

TC,
Michael

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

May you have happiness, love, and peace...

TC,
Michael

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My Christmas Eve Wish

It's finally quiet...

Tree is trimmed,

Lights are bright;

Christmas Eve's this night.

Snow's finished falling,

Orion shines south,

chimney smoke rises,

I see breath from my mouth.

I remember family...

Mother, Father,

all my brothers; and my
dear sisters passed...

I'm graciously blessed

with my own family, my children, 
and friends, in my life's
poetic present and past.

Looking back, I see my

life's gifts and blessings;

love's missed, and love's mistaken,
and the love's I've given and taken.

I'm grateful for blessings 

we receive; yet, I sigh softly

for our dearth of God's regard,
and our lack of joyful attaining...

Great blessings from God...

I stand all amazed! 

So, God, I promise to recognize

Christmas Eve's purpose...

Please, remember to remember,
my friends... Let's give love

and help all to hold dear tomorrow's
real reason, which is so clear...

Please, give love and receive...

It's the best day of the year!
But, tonight my friends,
it's Christmas Eve...
 

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The Sound of Silence

What happened to the apocalypse?!!!

Hey! I really prepared for it! I got Simon and Garfunkel's song "The Sound of Silence," played it on continuous loop, and "stabbed my eyes" with my REI Apocalypse Ready flashlight rated at 300 candle power!" I felt like Homer Simpson... Light in the eyes... "Doh!!!" "Ohppp!" "Doh!!!!" Stupid flashlight! "Doh!!!" "Ohww!"

I may never learn... :-)

For the apocalypse, I've been wearing a special invisible "zombie detector and repellent crystal" around my neck. It's never failed to repel biting zombies, gnats, or women. Hey, is that my problem? Maybe I should take it off...

But really, I just sat in darkness and listened to the silence. Sorry, Garth.

I'm pleased the apocalypse didn't happen. Something else did happen, though...

Welcome to the Age of Reason and Love...

TC,
Michael

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