Bérenger ZYLA / Water Photos / CC BY-NC-ND

It was
The day after
Kingdom
Come

The mists
Cleared

We raised

Stretched
Our hands
To the sky

Stooped
slowly
To the
Ground

We sought
What was
Lost

Wondered

If we
Were found

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The Trifecta weekend challenge was to write 33 words with the above picture as the catalyst. These are mine . . . where are yours?

22 responses

  1. Katie says:

    Well done, it is amazing how we can all see something different in the picture. I hope they found what they wanted.

  2. Cobbie's World says:

    This reads very beautifully and biblically, too. I love the very economical and efficient way in which you used each word. Very well done, Barbara.

  3. Paper_Wizard says:

    I’m not sure if we want to be ‘found’ are we?
    Like it. 🙂

  4. FKC says:

    I like this a lot. Not what I see in the photo, which is what makes it so cool.

  5. Tina says:

    This was so beautiful that I teared up. It touched my heart with its simplicity. Bravo!

  6. flows so well – very nice answer to the prompt!

  7. Bjorn says:

    Beautiful take… I really like this 🙂

  8. Renee says:

    I was reminded of Amazing Grace. I like this take on the image. Beautifully written.

  9. Draug419 says:

    I like the eerie tone to this. I wonder if they were found too…

  10. Rosanna says:

    Yes! Yes! We were found! Wonderful that you came out with such a positive story from a picture that is full of contrasts.

  11. deana says:

    I love where you went with this. Brilliant idea. Your words are really moving.

  12. Debbie says:

    Barb, this. is. AMAZING!

  13. Wendy Lee says:

    Beautiful! Very well written and very interesting idea.

  14. Great ideas in this – I like the stretching and stooping, trying to get used to the new surroundings.

  15. Christine says:

    I like the reference to Amazing Grace – not sure if it was intentional, but it definitely added another layer. Nicely done!

  16. Atreyee says:

    Love the spiritual & enlightening texture of this beautiful piece Barbara:-)

  17. Suzanne says:

    Beautifully written Barbara! Love the structure and the pace.

  18. Tara R. says:

    This took my breath… absolutely stunning.

  19. Love that this is the day After kingdom come! The lost & found department. Lovely poem.

  20. Rambly says:

    Barbara – I thought the Biblical entrance to this was interesting, beautiful succinct wording brought it home.

  21. excellent piece. i like the interpretation you had. well done.

  22. Sam Edge says:

    I loved this Barb 🙂 WE had the same idea almost …

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