A Moment In Time
Looking through the window that frames time in a painting; is a frame of time within time.
Once again the house that sits, on a wind swept beach some place in the corner of an Island off the coast of Maine.
Lace curtains blowing from the off shore breeze, while summer fills the air with flower and ocean smells, that hint of salt and spices. The gray weathered porch boards with paint peeling from the clapboards, speaks of long ago visitors to this land. The porch swing hooked to the rafters’ moves slowly in the wind. My work done, pies on the window sill to cool, I sit in the rocker listening to the sounds of ocean and music.
This moment in time captured in a painting, remains frozen for all who come to listen.
Looking out over the empty beach, you can see the grasses sway to the rhythm of the haunting music that fills this old house with such joy.
Waves roll in and out, nothing changes no matter what is happening in this world, some things just stay the same.
Long legged gulls do their high step dance in the foam along the shoreline. They search the sand while skirting the larger waves as they explore for food.
Warm sunny weather leaves the body relaxed and free to float in the dream. My thoughts drift on the ocean as the afternoon sun prickle my skin. I look down at the hands that are folded in my lap they do not look familiar to me. Weathered brown hands that once were so busy, lay at peace, perfectly content to remain idle for a while.
Such is my soul on this summer day, listening to the music in my memory through the window of time. All is alive, in this corner of the world, all is at peace.
Some paint with colors some paint with words of the mind but together we paint the creation of all things. The mind is the most powerful gift you will possess use it wisely.
Blessings Waynonaha
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If we could all just be in the NOW moment , what a wonderful view of life we would se ..we are all so addicted to being busy and doing !!
Posted by: Robina Hearle | February 21, 2006 at 11:46 AM
I really enjoyed reading this...what a talented writer.
Tamara
Posted by: Tamara | February 22, 2006 at 05:52 AM
You're a beautiful Wise Woman Waynonaha. Your words have touched me deeply on many occasions.
Thank You for sharing your gift with us through Susun's sites.
Many Blessings to You & Yours
Posted by: NaturesChild | June 29, 2006 at 03:01 AM