just one, beautiful moment

When one is ill

and propped up in a chair,

attempting feats

of intelligence and creativity,

with fever-fogged thoughts,

it is best to look closely

at those you love,

collecting comfort

in the curve of a cheek

 

 

the blue of an eye

  

  

 

infinitely long eyelashes

 

and dimpled, pudgy fingers.

 

  

These glimpses of time

do not care

about erudite writings

or stretched-until-taut

deadlines; they are

only beautiful.

So, then, smile.

Take a deep breath.

Give a contented sigh.

Have a sip of tea.

and work.

 

 

(all images shot with an iPhone 3Gs)

 

 

Comments

[Teresa Dalton]

Beautiful photos and beautiful words. Isn't it amazing what you can do with an Iphone! I can't tell you how much I'd love to go back a few years and hold my children's chubby little hands again...only for a moment. Thank you for your post. Love your blog!

[samm]

such simple yet stunning beauty... thank you for sharing it with us. hope you are feeling a little better.

[leslie M.]

These are beautiful, peaceful shots. I love the effects you're getting with the iPhone! Feel better.

[Meri]

I hope you're feeling better!

[Judi]

Sometimes, the ability to see these things is triggered by the mushy mind and body that had to get off the treadmill of life. Lovely images of your dear littles....be well.

[Tina]

What a reminder to pause and appreciate the perfection of being here right now. I hope you are well or at least on the mend. Take care.