Monday, February 20, 2012

On Seeing Weather-Beaten Trees


(Untitled Polaroid, 1979, by André Kertész, 1894-
1985, Hungarian-born photographer)

ON SEEING WEATHER-BEATEN TREES

Is it as plainly in our living shown,
By slant and twist, which way the wind has blown?

~ Adelaide Crapsey (1878-1914), American poet

1 comment:

  1. Ms. Crapsey crafted such a memorable couplet! Very good for contemplation.

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