walk on—
bodies bent, clothes
damp with sweat and rain,
shadows dark on the wall.
Perhaps, they have come
a long way, seeking. Perhaps,
they still have far to go.
Inspired by Tomas Karkalas’ digital photo “pilgrims“
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August 31, 2008 in Inspiration, Poetry
walk on—
bodies bent, clothes
damp with sweat and rain,
shadows dark on the wall.
Perhaps, they have come
a long way, seeking. Perhaps,
they still have far to go.
Inspired by Tomas Karkalas’ digital photo “pilgrims“
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September 1, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Karen Hopper
I found a sadness in the picture – a weighing down of spirits. Your description was right on.
September 1, 2008 at 1:30 pm
helenl
Thanks Karen.
September 1, 2008 at 11:28 pm
writeathome
I immediately thought of Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. I’m glad it’s not too far off.
September 2, 2008 at 11:06 am
helenl
Perhaps, they, too, will feel thankful when they reach their destination.