From slumbering darkness, I’m whipped into bright light and warm air – but where?
In the car, balancing on the steering wheel, we’re roaming a new road. Be it dirt, sand, or asphalt, I’ve been there, crossing countless kilometres, to scan sunsets, sunrises and storm clouds. I’ve felt the wind, the smog, and arid desert dust, and sweltered within the humid monsoons. But nothing is scarier than to cringe against a bushfire’s slickened heat, where wounds and memories are healed within the smooth roll of cool salty seas.
I’ve faced wide-eyed green tree frogs awakening for the change of tropical seasons and kissed sand covered dog noses. I’ve flinched at a Barramundi’s watery tail-flick propelling above water-lily riddled billabongs. It was a place to track a sea eagle’s wingspan that’s mirrored across stilled waters at dawn’s first light.
I’ve been swallowed amongst the street mazes, darkened alleys, and shifting crowds. Dodged bike wheel rolls and rumbling engines. Stooped before hovering helicopters. Eyed roaring planes soaring above skeletal cranes, peppering overpopulated city skylines.
Yet, I’ve basked in this galaxy’s starlit skies of silence, while camped on secluded summits to watch the eclipsing blood moon spread shadows across the desolate outback.
I’ve witnessed weddings, celebrations, and ancient mystical ceremonies. The loud and proud singing shouts of team players. And yet, I still heard a child’s whispering wish follow a falling star.
This world contains much beauty which my owner wants me to see. As I aim, focus, snap and save, with hope of sharing and keeping what they see is true.
Then I’m shoved into darkness once again.
Brought out, stripped down. Memory’s downloaded. Battery’s re-charged. Lens cleaned. Then packed away. Ready.
And I wait.
Until my eye’s re-opened to capture another small part of this planet’s picturesque magnificence.
(300 words)
First published 20/10/2015
from ‘MOVING MOMENTS’
Rural Romantic Ramblings 
Great pictures and what a lovely idea for a piece. Nice way to tie in so many memories and to dream of those yet to be made.
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Cute.
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Thanks Shellah for your complimenting comment. Thanks for visiting.
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Aww shucks, Nik…. Had to justify all my camera-snapping random road trips somehow. 😸
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We all take this humble servant for granted these days, perhaps we shouldn’t?
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I agree. But does the camera truly capture the moment? Or is it a tool to keep the memory alive?
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. ☺
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It captures a moment that will be different for everyon, just as it is if we were all there standing by our side. The important things is that it is captured surely. Thanks
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Very beautiful pictures and very creative mind, full of wonder, seeing ordinary things most of us take for granted. I am pretty sure the Creator smiles at you. 🙂
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Incredible. I can’t wait to share this with my girlfriend.
“Flinched at a Barramundi’s watery tail-flick propelling above water-lily riddled billabongs.” I had to read this one out loud. You’re diction and syntax are phenomenal and awe inspiring.
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Thank you for visiting. Thank you for following. Most of all I thank you for your amazing comment. It made my day, my week… Thank you 💜
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Wow – um, thanks… *blushing*
I’m truly humbled by your comments.
Thanks for taking the time to read, comment, and for the follow. I look forward to reading more of your future works and the amazing imagery provided on your site you share with your girlfriend.
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You are welcome Mel. God bless to you! 🙂
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By the way, you deserve to be appreciated. Your pictures are really great! Thank you for sharing it in blogosphere 🙂
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Nicely written! and photographed – I love the line that says you could still hear a child’s whispered wish made upon a falling star – beautiful – I wish I’d said that 🙂 Thanks for visiting my place and it is going to be a pleasure following you.
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Thank you for your kind words – I’m humbled by them compared to your works.
And a huge ‘Thanks’ for the follow. Let’s hope I can keep you entertained…
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