reflection
reflection n. 1: reflecting or being reflected; reflect light, heat, colour or image;
2: reflex action;
3: censure; thing bringing discredit on;
4: reconsideration;
5: mental faculty dealing with products of sensation and perception;
6: idea arising in the mind, mental or verbal comment.
Oxford dictionary, 1950.
In autumn, I seek out rivers and lakes because they reflect the colour of the trees and magnify the effect of autumn fire.
Reflections are tricky. Sometimes they are so clear, you can turn a picture upside down and be momentarily confused about which way is up. Reflections are true, but show the inverse of self… the left side is on the right, the right side on the left. Refections take on the characteristics of the mirroring surface… in a mirror, a flaw in the glass will create a distorted image… in the water this results in wavy or doubled images as the water is disturbed.
search for the essence of sun
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1.
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the river is molten
brimming with sunset
part water part sun imprisoned
by river reeds
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2.
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I am empty
less the thickness of reflection
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the hollow
in begging hands
the void in the pipe
after the note has faded
darkness in the cradle of the moon
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3.
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if I had a straw
I could drink this sun
if the light would lift in folds
I could wrap it around my brain
tie it like a bandana
or I could scoop it into my hands
let it run honey and golden
along my arms
cut it with a knife
keep one half
to show my lover
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I could sink into the river
rise through the sun’s reflection
slip it over my shoulders like raiment
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4.
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I could take the sun
in all these ways
weave it through me
like ribbon
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but that would be only
the image of sun
not warm
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© Jane Tims 1990
Love the imagery!
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Watching Seasons
October 13, 2011 at 7:33 pm
Thanks. Reflections in water are inspiring… Jane
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jane tims
October 13, 2011 at 8:19 pm
I’m often struck speechless by your posts. Your words, your photos, and your drawings are beautiful.
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Robin
October 13, 2011 at 9:54 am
Hi Robin. Thank you. Such a nice thing to say and high praise from you. Your photography and your dedication to your goals are stunning. Jane
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jane tims
October 13, 2011 at 8:13 pm