unexplored places

windows

to let in the light

of possibility

doors

to lead us to

unexplored places

always in season

honesty

friendship

hugs

dreams

family

joy

hope

peace

faith

love

always

in

season

out of focus heart break

i had to say goodbye to my beloved miniature schnauzer, presley, almost 2 weeks ago. he was 16 1/2 years old, my constant companion and most hugable friend. his loss tears at my heart as the tears flooding my eyes blur my world. i try to focus on the love we shared and not the loss. i try to focus on the wonderful memories of romping in the creek and snuggling together in the porch swing.

my world is out of focus because he's not here.

i see me

first she's in front
then she's behind
always lurking
the sneaky kind
a constant friend
never a foe
picture benevolence
then you'll know
how i feel
about this gal
kindred spirit
my shadow pal

this picture makes me smile. i have a pin head and those rotund legs take me right back to my bell bottoms of the 70's. i'm not sure why i'm so enamoured with taking photos of my shadow but i am. and i do. and i always will.

abandoned barn

"abandoned barn"
words & photo
(c) 2009 julie king

her old rafters groan as the wind blows thru the eaves. bits and pieces of her old self fall in shambles around her feet. in her mind's eye she is still young and beautiful, housing the master's fine stallions and serving as a playhouse for the younguns. many barns would feel resentment at this lack of respect and care after all the years of long service. but not this barn. she is content in her solitude, warmed by the sun and caressed by the cool evening breeze. her memories are her dearest companions these days. as the sun sets and shadows lengthen she settles in for another long and glorious night of abandonment.

hope lives where i live

hope
lives where i live
floating on air
caressing my face
whispering my name

hope
lives where i live
shining on the flowers
reflecting in the window
awakening my senses

hope
lives where i live
faithful friend
pushing me to
always believe