Freedom (Writing 101, A Poem A Day)

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Writing 101, A Poem A Day: Day 5: Freedom
Poetry & Photography

Freedom is a fundamental need. It is so powerful that nations go to war for it. People engage in both despicable and heroic deeds to gain it. In the name of freedom we suffer, make sacrifices, and attempt to perform miracles. For freedom we are willing to lose everything and risk our lives, since no life really is one without freedom.

What freedom means is open to interpretation, which is why it’s been a recurring subject in art. In today’s poem, share your take on freedom. While you’re at it, be fearless with your thoughts. Don’t hold back. Unleash your emotions and be honest with yourself. Uncensored writing coming from the heart often produces the most amazing read.

“Life, Love, Liberty”

Freedom

Freedom is to be who you are without being ashamed
Freedom is to love someone without being blamed
Freedom is to walk home in the dark without being raped
Freedom is to say your thoughts out loud without being hated
Freedom is to choose whether you turn left or right
Freedom is to surrender without a fight

Freedom is,
To be who you are
Where you are
When you are
Let no one
Tell you differently

Tuesday, 17th of November

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Gun Roswell

In honour of the month November
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Ordinary Days: A one week series with ordinary day photos and happenings (if any 😉 )
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Photography and Poetry
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Posted in response to The Clinic-Photo Rehab hosted by Lucile De Godoy

“Why does February feel like one big Tuesday?” Todd Stocker

Tuesday, 17th of November

Today, Tuesday

Really early morning
I woke up
Showered
Today, home office day
Looked out the window
It was pouring and dark
Snapped a few pics

Worked some more
Had a snack break
It was still raining
Snapped a few pics

Worked some more
Had a coffee break
The weather cleared
Snapped a few pics

Working day ended
Drove to water aerobics
The sun was setting
Painting the sky red
Odd, it would show up
A little before disappearing
Snapped a few pics

Drove back home
Posted some blogs
Went to sleep
Dreaming of tomorrow

It will be Wednesday…

Photo101 Rehab, The Clinic: Week 46 Wrap Up, Hosted by Lucile De Godoy

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photo101 Rehab, The Clinic: Week 46 Wrap Up, Hosted by Lucile De Godoy

“Last year, after completing the Photo101 course, I opened the Photo Rehab Event in this blog, a ‘healing clinic’, for all of us who love photography (hobbyists, amateurs, pro-shooters and enthusiasts) who missed the course and daily interaction with other photobloggers.” Lucile De Godoy

Check out all the magnificent photographs by excellent photographers for this week from Lucile’s site:

Week 46: Wrap up Photo101 Rehab

Also featured Rantings Of A Third Kind:

Gun at Rantings of a Third Kind is a poet who loves photography. In her blog you are treated with poetry and images of early mist and some reds, no ordinary sunset and sunrise. These are mostly views from her office…Not a bad place to be.

Early Morning Mist with a touch of Red

No Ordinary Sunset

Just Another Fabulous Sunrise, Part One

Just Another Fabulous Sunrise, Part Two

From Sunrise to Sunset, Part Three: Sunset, Nightfall

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Gun Roswell

In honour of the month of November
Poetry and Photography

“There’s never one sunrise the same or one sunset the same” Carlos Santana

From Sunrise to Sunset, Part Three: Sunset, Nightfall

The sun is slowly setting
It is the time for letting
Go of daily grind
Peace and quite to find
The darkness soon will fall
Covering sky, nature and all

Favourite Photo of the Week, 2015-11-13

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Gun Roswell

In honour of the month of November
Photography and Poetry
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Posted in Fav Foto Friday

“Share each Friday, on your own blog, one photo…or maybe even a gallery of some of your favorite photos that you have taken during the week, that make you smile or that was a great photo capturing opportunity…anything really! And as photographers are often known to say, “The best camera is, the one that you have with you!”

“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” Ansel Adams

Favourite Photo of the Week, 2015-11-13

The highest tower
Like a tall flower
The setting sun deflecting
Last rays on metal reflecting
Silver, yellow and red
Nothing more to be said
This most gorgeous vision
Selection done by decision
For your viewing pleasure
So, do, value this treasure

No Ordinary Sunset

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Gun Roswell

In honour of the month of November
Photography and Poetry
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Posted in response to The Clinic-Photo Rehab hosted by Lucile De Godoy

“There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.” Jo Walton

No Ordinary Sunset

Reflecting surfaces
Free of disturbance
Shadows on the walls
Where ever light falls
Red as the colour
Always a stunner

Up in the tower
Feeling empowered
Staring at the horizon
Evermore surprising
The setting of the sun
Was a true home run

Just Another Week Day in November

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Gun Roswell

In honour of the month of November
Poetry and Photography

“The month of November makes me feel that life is passing more quickly. In an effort to slow it down, I try to fill the hours more meaningfully” Henry Rollins

Just Another Week Day in November

Oh how time flies
Right in front of my eyes
Like a time laps movie
Running by the history

The sun rises and sun sets
Fluffy clouds a wonder
Rain and thunder
Making the ground wet

It used to be January
Now it is already November
Maybe it was just imaginary
Or just something I remember

Camera Lucida: Reflections

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Poetry and Photography
Posted in week #13 of Camera Lucida Photo Challenge, Reflections

“It’s always interesting to look at reflections…are they really the same as the reality?
How many times did you look at your own reflection and wondered if that’s how the world sees you…?”

“The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face”
William Makepeace Thackeray

Camera Lucida: Reflections

Glass, wood, concrete
How this scene to complete?
Add a dash of colour
Maybe a selfie to follow?

Through the looking glass
Time slowly will pass
The observer’s delight
Is the turning of the light

Scenery, water, skies
Even a high rise
At this altitude
The surprise is an absolute

Sunset in November (SL WEEK 18)

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photo Challenge by SYLVAIN LANDRY and in honour of the month of November
A response to Sylvain’s challenge theme of Sunset

“Sunsets, like childhood, are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because they are fleeting.” Richard Paul Evans

Sunset in November

The start of November
Surely, it will be a month to remember
Sunsets most gorgeous
Twice now in as many days

Sky painted in various colours
Shape shifting clouds in abundance
Admiring the beauty of nature’s wonders
For a while only, but what seems like hours