Tempest

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Wind, blow –
lift me high, don’t
let go;

fly me
far, above sand
and sea.

Monsoon –
take me, let’s chase
the moon.

– Ryan Stone

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57 responses to “Tempest”

  1. Ryan, this image is breathtaking to accompany your lovely and powerful writing.

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    1. Thank you, Belinda. Would you believe it began as an autumn leaf on a slide at my son’s favourite playground? There’s so much beauty in the simplest of things. Have a wonderful day/night ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. That makes it very special, Ryan. ๐Ÿ™‚ Always the best things are the simple things. Have a wonderful day too. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Nandita Avatar
    Nandita

    Good morning from me Ryan. You’ve put me in a bit of a conundrum this morning. I cannot decide if you are a better poet or a painter ๐Ÿ™‚
    I think the image is just so beautiful and then your writing…like the ocean and white sand or the mountains and the chill.
    Needless to say, turning into monsoon and chasing the moon is fantalicious. This verse is power packed but I’m sure you know that already. A few connotations/interpretations if not many.
    Bravissimo!

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    1. Dear Nandita, what can I say?! Your friendship is worth more to me than you might imagine. Thank you for your thoughts-wonderful as always ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Nandita Avatar
        Nandita

        You are very sweet. Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

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      2. ๐Ÿ™‚

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      3. You paint, too, Ryan? Impressed!!! I gotta agree with Nandita, you’re a heck of a talent!

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      4. Just a hack, really. But thank you all the same ๐Ÿ™‚

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      5. Honest ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  3. There is so much spirit in this poem it is already taking flight before one can finish the last stanza!

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    1. Thank you, that’s really nice ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. A. M. Yeager Avatar
    A. M. Yeager

    Beautiful! And that image is gorgeous. ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. Thank you, Al. You’re very sweet ๐Ÿ˜€

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      1. A. M. Yeager Avatar
        A. M. Yeager

        Heehee only sometimes. ;]

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      2. Your secret is safe ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  5. “Let’s chase the moon” ….. Makes my heart beat a little faster! Stunning โค

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    1. That’s gotta be a good thing ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thank you, my sweet friend.

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      1. A very good feeling ๐Ÿ™‚

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      2. Happy to help! Haha ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  6. jump in with both feet and fly away –

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    1. Exactly! Thank you, Beth ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. Lovely. And that photo is spectacular.
    ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thank you, Staci ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a lovely day.

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      1. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  8. Ryan, lovely! Spectacular imagery. The wind is so magical. Please enjoy your day. ~ Mia

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    1. Thank you, Mia. So glad you stopped by. Enjoy your day/night ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Ryan, you’re welcome and thank you. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. Ryan…lovely, as ever ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thank you, Nat. Appreciated as always. Have a lovely day ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. You’re so welcome, Ryan…but since it’s now 1am, I’m going to pretend you said goodnight instead ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜€

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      2. Exactly what I meant from my 10am world ๐Ÿ˜‰ Sweet dreams!

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  10. Oh my my my–so beautiful I just want to camp on this page…but chores call (nag, rather) ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. There’s always a campsite reserved for you, Muse. Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Are there cabins (full service) available? I’m not actually fond of “roughing it”, as we say in the US ๐Ÿ™‚

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      2. Haha, I’m afraid not-we rough it under the stars and poetrees ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      3. Arrgghhh–then I’ shall only stay one night ๐Ÿ™‚

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  11. moonskittles Avatar
    moonskittles

    Definitely a gorgeous poem. I can feel the liberating feeling moving in me, plus it has all the “right” words ๐Ÿ˜‰
    I am thinking, you should read this out loud for us ๐Ÿ™‚
    Gorgeous picture as always.

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    1. I thought you’d like the word choice. I guess I could read it as you asked so nicely ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. moonskittles Avatar
        moonskittles

        And you thought right ๐Ÿ˜€

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      2. I have my moments ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      3. moonskittles Avatar
        moonskittles

        mmmmm hmmmm ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    1. Lovely feedback, thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. I get nostalgic (about old blogs) when I see your reposts. Sigh!
    This is still as fresh as the first time I read it.

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    1. Ah, so kind. Thanks, Nandita. I hope you’re well ๐Ÿ™‚

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  13. i love this uninhibited poem

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    1. I’m happy to hear it, Beth. Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. Let’s chase the moon! โœจ Beautiful image and short poem!

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    1. Thanks so much, Jade ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. You’re welcome Ryan ๐Ÿ™‚

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  15. Beautiful words, Ryan. I love the fall leaf. Simple and lovely.

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    1. Thank you, Eugenia! Your comment made me smile. I hope you’re well ๐Ÿ™‚

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