Out the Door L
If I Could Draw
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 29 July 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
If I could Draw
I would draw the outline of the sun riveting in the lake
And the strength of stones carved in eternity
I would draw the gasp before you laugh
And the glint in your eyes
I would draw the kindness I see everywhere
And the comfort extended
For our mistakes
I would draw the incredible gentleness
Of a grandfather’s smileAnd the warmth of a genuine touch
I would draw the treasures I see everyday
Living in the trees, the rivers, in the gardens
So lovingly tendered
I would draw the funny story you just shared
And the unassuming passion for little things
I would draw the simplicity of a hearty handshake
And the caring among friends
I would draw a tender song
And all the lyrics of hope
I would draw the gratefulness I feel
For nature’s balm
I would draw our restless spirit at peace
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Such a beautiful image L and great poem......Are you the author??? This is beautiful, just like your heart my friend! :)
29 Jul 2008 5:05am
@Mandy Provan: Yes and thank you so much Mandy, that's a lovely thing to say :)
@Daryl: Thanks very much Daryl, we've had a lovely summer so far, I'm very grateful :)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
If you could draw . . . then we might not have the pleasure of your photos every day, like this one. Beautiful sparkling summer day. Thanks for sharing.
29 Jul 2008 5:14am
@GJC: Well that's another way of looking at it, very sweet of you GJC, thanks :)
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
i certainly agree -- the picture is gorgeous, such a beautiful light. but the poem is well lit too -- internally, with hope! i don't think you need to be able to draw -- the ability to visualize divine beauty is all you need! :) a gorgeous presentation Lorraine! bravo!
29 Jul 2008 5:16am
@dj.tigersprout: that's a pretty poetic comment dj, thanks so much :)
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
CHEERS to You LORRAINE!! Such a great shot! such a lovely poem! both of them are excellent and complete each other!! really nice tonality and composition! so beautiful! well done! thanks for sharing!
29 Jul 2008 5:20am
@saeed: I have the sweetest visitors, I swear LOL thanks so much Saeed, you're very kind ;)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Gorgeous shot Lorraine. The sparkling water and the blue, blue, blue, but most of all I love your poem. Beautifully written and speaks volumes from your heart.
29 Jul 2008 6:10am
@Marion: Such a beautiful comment Marion, thanks very much :)
@Erik: Thanks a lot Erik :)
@Arlene: Thanks Arlene :)
@Dimitrios: Thank you, how are you writing under water?
Betty from New Jersey, United States
I just love when the sun sparkles on the water like that... captured beautifully, Lorraine!
29 Jul 2008 10:03am
@Betty: Me too, it's like crystal and diamonds...lol thanks so much :)
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Like a breath of fresh air..... that's a wonderful view Lorraine. Very good framing with the rocks in the foreground.
29 Jul 2008 10:44am
@Observing: I like that, thanks a lot Mike ;)
Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria
lovely scene...whe have also 30°c and coming out the pool just for eistee or eiscoffee ?
29 Jul 2008 10:57am
@Hans: Thanks so much Hans, eiscoffee for me please :)
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
A wonderful image, Lorraine, so fresh and colorful....you've captured a great summer feeling!
29 Jul 2008 11:08am
@Nina: I have to say we're having a wonderful summer, thanks so much :)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
You captured the beauty of your writing in this photo - and the peace we each seek.
You've drawn with your words, a beautiful picture - I pray you feel the peace.
29 Jul 2008 11:40am
@Judy: Judy, heaven that's beautiful, thank you very much...
@kathy: What a nice thing to say, thank you Kathy :)
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
A baeutifully optimistic photo and poem Lorraine!
29 Jul 2008 12:51pm
@Ian Bramham: That's very kind, thanks Ian :)
Carlos Palma from San Juan, Philippines
love the poem. Love the different shades of blue! and the green divider is just awesome! you are right in your poem, if i could paint!
29 Jul 2008 1:14pm
@Carlos Palma: Thank you for your lovely comment Carlos :)
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Looks like the Lake I lived near back in Australia... I love the way the sun glistens off the water... and those puffy clouds... ahhh... I am ready to sail away...
29 Jul 2008 1:17pm
@Fliss: Thanks very much Fliss, we've been lucky with our summer :)
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
Love the poem Lorraine, photo pretty good as well.
You are so lucky to live in a lovely country
29 Jul 2008 2:30pm
@leslie: Oh yes Leslie, I'm so grateful to live in Canada :) thank you very much!
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Hong Kong
Now this is summery, Lorraine. i really like the puffy clouds and the shimmer on the water. A fantastically uplifting poem!!
29 Jul 2008 2:36pm
@Michael Skorulski: Lovely thing to say Michael, thanks so much :)
terrorkitten from Bath, United Kingdom
That sky is delightful......proper fluffy clouds!
29 Jul 2008 3:10pm
@terrorkitten: Thanks so much Phil ah yes those summer cumulus, aint' nothin' like it ;)
Rui Silva from Leiria, Portugal
Fantastic landscape. I loved the poem. The title is apropriate to the image... seems like a drawing... :)
29 Jul 2008 3:50pm
@Rui Silva: Thanks very much Rui, I appreciate it :)
Tracey from New Port Richey Florida, United States
great colors i love the clouds on the blue sky.ripples on the water . well done.
29 Jul 2008 5:18pm
@Tracey: Hey Tracey are you on a visiting binge, no complaints here sweetie, thanks a lot ;)
@Alun Lambert: Thanks very much Alun :)
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Lorraine...this is positiely glowing! Beautiful and I love feeling of freedom, of anything being possible!
29 Jul 2008 7:23pm
@bluechameleon: How nicely put, thanks very much BlueC :)
Helma from Tehran, Iran
Wow .. very very nice blue shot ! lovely and beautiful scenery .. tnx
29 Jul 2008 7:41pm
@Helma: Thanks very much Helma :)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Joli poème pour accompagner cette photo toute de bleue vêtue. Il est de toi je suppose?
29 Jul 2008 8:43pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Oui, merci beaucoup Evelyne :)
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Bright, fun, and summery. Brings a smile to the face ;0) Great poem too!
29 Jul 2008 8:55pm
@Tracey: Thanks so much Tracey, we've been very fortunate with our weather this summer ;)
@MadScientist: It's lovely MadS, we've been fortunate this summer ;)
~Kylie~ from Richmond, Australia
Wow, your words are the most beautiful drawing I have seen in a long time, you drew a very beautiful picture there Lorraine, speaking of pictures, your image looks like a beautiful painting, a lovely visit to your page!
30 Jul 2008 12:29am
@~Kylie~: Kylie, that is so sweet and poetic, thanks very much :)
Cheryl from Texas, United States
you are one talented woman!! so glad you share it with us :-) your words are as beautiful as the image.....10 stars!!
30 Jul 2008 12:45am
@Cheryl: I don't blush often...but...lol thanks so much Cheryl that's a beautiful compliment
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Nice summer picture and scene to paint from that picture when you are at home...
30 Jul 2008 1:16am
@akarui: Nicely put Akarui :) thanks a lot...
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Lorraine! You can draw -- Word pictures as well as photos! Your lines of verse are absolutely wonderful. And your photo compliments it quite well. Many, many facets to ya, m'lady. I'm impressed.
30 Jul 2008 1:43am
@Viewfinder: You leave such well-written, elegant messages Vf, what can I say but, thank you your Purple Highness ;)
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, Canada
The Poet Photographer of Gatineau. I wish I could string words together like that.
30 Jul 2008 1:57am
@Michael Rawluk: Seems to me you can, thanks so much for this beautiful compliment Michael :)
Martie from United States
Beautiful, Lorraine. Hard to believe that just a while back it was all cold and white where you are! :-)
30 Jul 2008 2:08am
@Martie: I know, it's amazing, I love our 4 seasons...thanks always Martie :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
WOW.Totally breath taking scenery,i love those adorable clouds,though i bet it was a hot day,the idyllic scenery,the smell of the seawater,and gosh,your poetry,is just so apt,i have come to believe some people are just born poet,and to me,they write best when they go through the most.YOu are one of those babe,you are a talent!:)
30 Jul 2008 2:10am
@tyan: Mmm what a lovely comment dear Tyan, thank you :)
@JoeB: That means a lot to me, thanks Joe :)
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Beautiful summer scene, Lorraine, and a most beautiful poem to accompany it. So lovely.
30 Jul 2008 3:51am
@amy: Hey Amy, how nice of you to drop in, and thank you for the wonderful comment :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
A wonderful bay and a wonderful poem to boot!
30 Jul 2008 9:19pm
@Craig: Thanks so much Craig, I appreciate it :)
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
LOVE THE POEM!!!!! The images you're creating with your words are chasing each other to the last line which is SUPERB!!! My compliments, Lorraine!
31 Jul 2008 12:13pm
@Japanalia: Wow what a wonderful way of putting it, you're pretty awesome with words, you know, thanks so much :)
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