Today | WPC Habit

7:15 PM.
It’s the day job and a moment in time—a break.
Day’s end nears. Check email.
Today

Today?
Not much time left TODAY.
Camera? Just a phone.
Oh well, I’ll probably skip this one … today.

Then, a moment in time
catches my eye.
Red rainbow glint on steel, fluorescent shine,
window, shadow.
Patterns emerge. Hmmm … lovely.
Click.

I move to finish day job.
Straighten straight lines. Replenish supplies. Done.
Color, lines, and pattern again.
Hmmm … not bad.
Actually, fun!
Click.

Maybe … something will happen TODAY.
I say good-night and walk away.

Shine again,
the long hall …
which bore the long haul.
Click.

I move again and whisper prayer,
Can You give me something for TODAY?
Not sunrise or flower …
But,
If You wish me to share TODAY
just let me know, perhaps this very hour?
Somehow?

I depart the day job.
Click.

Then … another moment in time.
And I know …
Not just rainbow red, glint off steel,
pattern, lines, or shadow.
But … something more.
I peer through window.
Click.
Smile.
Rainbow tucked amid cold stone
and fluorescent square reflection.
To reflect,
He is here … and He is not silent …
TODAY.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7 NIV)

Peace,
Alexandria

These are some of the regular sights at my day job. This is an old one. I’ll have to beg forgiveness.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

24 Comments

by Alexandria Sage on June 2, 2012 • Permalink

Posted in Devotionals, Enjoy Life, In All Things Do Your Very Best, Just For Fun, Weekly Photo Challenge

Tagged Art, career, Christianity, devotional writing, enjoy life, fun, God, inspiration, minimalist photography, photography, poetry, postaday, spirituality, Visual Poetry

Posted by Alexandria Sage on June 2, 2012

https://simplysage.org/2012/06/02/today/

24 Comments

frizztext
/ June 2, 2012

visual poetry, I love your style of minimalism!

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- SimplySage
  / June 2, 2012
  
  Thanks.
  As the camera caught the visuals the poetry just unfolded. Maximal fun, too!
  
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- Myra GB
  / June 20, 2012
  
  I agree with frizztext, this is visual poetry indeed. 🙂
  
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  - SimplySage
    / June 22, 2012
    
    Thank you so much, Myra.
    Peace,
    Alexandria
    
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Madhu
/ June 3, 2012

That is a beautiful entry 🙂

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- SimplySage
  / June 3, 2012
  
  Thank you for such a nice compliment and thanks for the visit.
  
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Kathryn McCullough
/ June 3, 2012

LOVE the the relationship here between images and text–the contrast between the vertical and horizontal. Well done.
Hugs,
Kathy

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- SimplySage
  / June 3, 2012
  
  Thanks, Kathy. These lines comprise details I frequent. To capture the beauty of the ordinary and showcase it is truly a wondrous thing. It makes one realize how EXTRAordinary all of life really is.
  As always, it’s great to hear from you.
  
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nantuckettiechic
/ June 3, 2012

Good seeking! I love grey skies, there’s just something dramatic about them.

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- SimplySage
  / June 3, 2012
  
  Especially when they blend with sunlight and surprise with a rainbow.
  Thank so much for the visit and comments.
  Alexandria
  
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Rick Diffley
/ June 3, 2012

Love the 3rd image!!

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- SimplySage
  / June 3, 2012
  
  It’s amazing how color and line can surround you in the everyday.
  Your photography is quite stellar. Thus, your comment and compliment is much appreciated.
  Alexandria
  
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Jo Bryant
/ June 3, 2012

Love the colour…very dramatic

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- SimplySage
  / June 4, 2012
  
  Thank you, Jo. They are the colors of every day.
  I appreciate your visit and comments.
  
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The Retiring Sort
/ June 4, 2012

Great post – glad you got your rainbow!!

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- SimplySage
  / June 4, 2012
  
  Thanks. It was great fun, too!
  
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Inge
/ June 4, 2012

Love your entry! Very simple but beautiful! 🙂

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- SimplySage
  / June 4, 2012
  
  Thank you.
  I read your “about” page. I encourage you to visit here again. I will be posting some philosophical writing soon. The first will begin in about two weeks.
  Thanks for the comments.
  Peace,
  Alexandria
  
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Rosa
/ June 5, 2012

this inspires me to look differently at each TODAY of my life

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- SimplySage
  / June 5, 2012
  
  I couldn’t agree with you more. It was an amazing experience.
  
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messyme
/ June 22, 2012

It helps to be able to think about your workplace in a different way……a better way. Not just something that has to be done everyday, to find the beauty in a dungeon.

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- SimplySage
  / June 22, 2012
  
  When I walk across the parking lot to my job I thank God that I “get” to work, rather than “have” to work. The ability to work is a gift we take so granted. What if that ability were suddenly taken from us?
  We make it whatever perspective we choose. I’m including the following post for another fresh perspective.
  
  Make Your Master Piece
  
  Thank you for your visit, like, and very thoughtful comments.
  Peace
  Alexandria
  
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