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Friday 1 September 2017

TRAVERSING THE SADDLE


Snowdon summit, air thin, two exhausted climbers.
World population seems illusory here.
Our shadows must surely touch Australia.

Thick cloud rushes up and over the Saddle.
It's cloying touch slows our progress, makes breathing difficult:
light-headedness brings visions of the Dark Angel.

Loose rocks dislodged from underfoot crash
over a thousand feet down sheer sides.
We gasp in unison: that could just as easily have been us!

The Angel's blackness closes in. Vertigo
induces transcendental awareness: we have strayed
into the shadowy realm of lost Souls...


PS
Sorry, I meant to say...I will be absent for two weeks. Will be studying hard...and without access to any media.
It's gonna be tough...but hey...I'm sure I can do this - with the aid of your supportive thoughts!
See you soon...xoxoxo

26 comments:

  1. Fantastic writing, dearest Ygraine...absolutely astonishing!!!
    I felt myself feeling lightheaded and gasping for breath like fish out of water! Not just from lack of oxygen but from from the astonishing beauty of the scenery!
    You are an amazingly talented writer!!!

    Big Hugs 💕🌸💝💞

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    1. Oh thank you, my dear Friend and Soul Sister!!
      Your kind words and encouragement mean so much to me...:))

      Have a Wonderful couple of weeks...and I'll visit you again when I return.
      Will miss you sorely.:(

      All My Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  2. Wonderfully vivid and thought provoking.. Thanks for letting me climb with you..

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    1. A pleasure, Anthony...and thank you for joining me! :))

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  3. Lovely combination or words in your verses.
    That is such a great picture too!

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thank you, Jan...so much! Really happy you enjoyed...:))

      A Hug.

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  4. Great title and the image gives the poem a heightened sense of mystery and self awareness. Well done and greetings!

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    1. Oh thank you, "B"...I am really glad you liked it!

      Have a great couple of weeks...and see you when I return.:))

      Greetings!

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  5. You are such an amazingly talented writer Ygraine! I could feel everything you wrote!
    You will be missed! Please take care of yourself! I'm sending you positive thoughts for your studying!
    (thank you for the beautiful comment about my Lady of Crows painting!)
    Big Hugs and Much Love!

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Sweetie...your positive thoughts are SO appreciated! :))
      I was so sorry to hear about your problem with a scammer.
      Together...we will fight this canker on society!!!

      Lots of Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  6. Well written. Your words evoke thoughts and response.

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    1. Thank you so much for your visit and kind comment. I really appreciate both.:))

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  7. you made me part of your spiritual experience and that was magnificent Ygraine!!!
    amazing words ,and magical expressions my friend

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    1. Oh wow...thank you, my dear Friend...so much!
      Your kind words mean so much...:))

      Big Hugs xoxoxo

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  8. Olá, a imagem e pensamento é uma perfeita sintonia, votos de bom estudo e até ao seu regresso.
    Feliz semana,
    AG

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    1. Thank you so much, Antonio! Really happy you enjoyed this.:))
      Have a Great Day.

      A Hug.

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  9. Wonderful imagery Ygraine.

    Good to hear about your studies, of course you will succeed.😀 Sending positive thoughts and energy your way. Hugs too😂😂

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    1. Thank you, dearest Geraldine...and your positive thoughts are really appreciated too - believe me, I need all of those at present! This work is tough going!!

      Lots of Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  10. Good luck with your studies. You will succeed. :-)

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Thank you, CiL...wish I had your faith though.
      Gosh, this work is HARD! ;)

      Have a great day.:))

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  11. Thanks Ygraine for such a lovely climb, perhaps I'll see you on your return.

    I KNOW I HAVE!

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    1. Yes, Lon...your company is always so welcome.
      I am never lonely now!! ;))

      Thank you, my Friend...

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  12. wonderful Ygraine like always.
    hope you have a wonderful time.
    hugs and love :)

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    1. Dearest Gloria...thank you so much! :))

      Lots of Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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