Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
Tree Woman groaning,
how long since the last rainbow
spanned your desert home?
Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Welcome, Shadow Chasers!
Your hosts are:
Magical Mystical Teacher
Rose (chubskulit)
Gemma Wiseman
Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death.
- Psalm 44:19, King James Version
May the sunlight and shadows always be with you!
Tree Woman groaning,
how long since the last rainbow
spanned your desert home?
Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Welcome, Shadow Chasers!
Your hosts are:
Magical Mystical Teacher
Rose (chubskulit)
Gemma Wiseman
Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death.
- Psalm 44:19, King James Version
May the sunlight and shadows always be with you!
Such lovely lighting over this quiet desert scene! And your haiku breathes so much life into the lifeless tree!
ReplyDeleteI love that tree woman. And your words to her. :)
ReplyDeleteYour haiku is amazing, MMT. I agree with Gemma that you have breathed life into the dead tree woman.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post.
The tree is dramatic in her interpretation of the script - an actor of the first order!
ReplyDeleteLike a long legged model in a dance pose.
ReplyDelete...the branch, outstretched for water...that has come to late. or not at all. GREAT shot and words mmt!!!!
ReplyDeletewau, this is a post!
ReplyDeleteI, too, love your tree woman and your haiku is perfect! Hope you have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteTree woman is striking a dance pose much like the iconic pose of Martha Graham!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with Paula...she's dancing...a rain dance perhaps? Love it!!
ReplyDeleteO I LOVE this...the companion haiku AND the photo. Super. I think this is one of the best you've ever shared.
ReplyDeleteLove those twisted old snags. Or is it nag in this case. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteAn unusually beautiful photo. The soft light, the landscape in the distance, all come together so well.
ReplyDeleteAny chance this photo meme could switch to a THUMBNAIL linky? I think people would visit each other much more if we did. Just wondering if it was possible. Thanks so much for hosting!
Hi Sara, thumbnail linky will require the hosts to pay for a fee that's why we chose to use the free one. Sorry!
Deletethat is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour tree shadows are beautiful. I've been away for a while so I hope I'm doing this right.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely and starkly beautiful .. the desert, this amazing tree ... the blue of the sky and the mountain horizon are a blend of such wonder .. the words are perfect for it as well!
ReplyDeleteJoy
That tree looks ready to reach out an grab you if you got too close. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing shot. It would be outstanding in a western.
ReplyDeleteI love the gnarled branch, it's got a story to tell!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. The image and poem fit together so well; the branches suggest the withered arms of a supplicant, praying for rain.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. Reminds me of a scene from the movie Nell where "Nell" says "Tay in the wind" as she sways back and forth like a tree moving with the wind.
ReplyDeleteYour viewpoint amazes me; I love how you see the world!
ReplyDeletelovely striking photo- this tree has strength and character- like a lot of older women that I know.
ReplyDeleteTree woman reaches
ReplyDeleteFor that elusive rainbow
Ever beyond grasp.
Cheers!
JzB
Great lonely picture.
ReplyDeleteAnd good choice of Scripture to accompany it.
Cheers,
Leah
your use of personification her is enhancing; have a good Sunday
ReplyDeletemuch love...
What a beautiful and graceful nature capture. The branches and leaning of the tree trunk make for a lovely visual.
ReplyDeleteFabulous. I adore old dead trees silhouetted on the landscape.
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