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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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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Ryan, this image is breathtaking to accompany your lovely and powerful writing.
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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 🙂
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That makes it very special, Ryan. 🙂 Always the best things are the simple things. Have a wonderful day too. 🙂
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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 🙂
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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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 🙂
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You are very sweet. Thanks 🙂
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🙂
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You paint, too, Ryan? Impressed!!! I gotta agree with Nandita, you’re a heck of a talent!
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Just a hack, really. But thank you all the same 🙂
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Modest!
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Honest 😉
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😊
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There is so much spirit in this poem it is already taking flight before one can finish the last stanza!
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Thank you, that’s really nice 🙂
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Beautiful! And that image is gorgeous. 😀
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Thank you, Al. You’re very sweet 😀
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Heehee only sometimes. ;]
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Your secret is safe 😉
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“Let’s chase the moon” ….. Makes my heart beat a little faster! Stunning ❤
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That’s gotta be a good thing 😉 Thank you, my sweet friend.
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A very good feeling 🙂
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Happy to help! Haha 😉
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jump in with both feet and fly away –
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Exactly! Thank you, Beth 🙂
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Lovely. And that photo is spectacular.
🙂
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Thank you, Staci 🙂 Have a lovely day.
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🙂
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Ryan, lovely! Spectacular imagery. The wind is so magical. Please enjoy your day. ~ Mia
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Thank you, Mia. So glad you stopped by. Enjoy your day/night 🙂
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Ryan, you’re welcome and thank you. 🙂
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Ryan…lovely, as ever 🙂
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Thank you, Nat. Appreciated as always. Have a lovely day 🙂
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You’re so welcome, Ryan…but since it’s now 1am, I’m going to pretend you said goodnight instead 😉 😀
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Exactly what I meant from my 10am world 😉 Sweet dreams!
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Oh my my my–so beautiful I just want to camp on this page…but chores call (nag, rather) 🙂
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There’s always a campsite reserved for you, Muse. Thank you 🙂
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Are there cabins (full service) available? I’m not actually fond of “roughing it”, as we say in the US 🙂
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Haha, I’m afraid not-we rough it under the stars and poetrees 😉
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Arrgghhh–then I’ shall only stay one night 🙂
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Definitely a gorgeous poem. I can feel the liberating feeling moving in me, plus it has all the “right” words 😉
I am thinking, you should read this out loud for us 🙂
Gorgeous picture as always.
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I thought you’d like the word choice. I guess I could read it as you asked so nicely 🙂
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And you thought right 😀
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I have my moments 😉
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mmmmm hmmmm 😉
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Breath taking!
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Lovely feedback, thank you 🙂
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Welcome
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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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Ah, so kind. Thanks, Nandita. I hope you’re well 🙂
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i love this uninhibited poem
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I’m happy to hear it, Beth. Thank you 🙂
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Let’s chase the moon! ✨ Beautiful image and short poem!
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Thanks so much, Jade 🙂
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You’re welcome Ryan 🙂
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Beautiful words, Ryan. I love the fall leaf. Simple and lovely.
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Thank you, Eugenia! Your comment made me smile. I hope you’re well 🙂
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😉
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