Also submitted for this week’s OSI prompt: Talisman
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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If you like carrot cake, this recipe will not disappoint! 
Posted by patois on October 10, 2009 at 8:57 pm
The photo and poem are both truly divine. How fabulously inspiring! Gorgeous!
Posted by gautami tripathy on October 11, 2009 at 12:51 am
One word: WOW!
solidified
Posted by SandyCarlson on October 11, 2009 at 1:12 am
I feel the calm, too! That is a wonderful poem.
Posted by Joe on October 11, 2009 at 4:30 am
This is an excellent photo and I love the haiku.
Looks like you’ve chosen your talisman stone, just below the second line.
Posted by Maurice Lauher on October 11, 2009 at 4:35 am
Found you at OSI, very nice posting
Posted by Jim on October 11, 2009 at 5:13 am
Geraldine, between your picture and the intriguing haiku I am wondering where
Good ending, in a safe place for the writer.
the talisman was discovered.
..
Posted by Tammie on October 11, 2009 at 5:50 am
wonderful photo
great words to match
perfect for our prompt~
Posted by Maggie on October 11, 2009 at 6:08 am
Enjoyed the artistic stone photo and poem.
Posted by anthonynorth on October 11, 2009 at 7:46 am
That looks like a good place.
Posted by swapna on October 11, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Loved the calmness captured in the picture, rock pieces-beautiful, blue and serene.
Posted by Sandy on October 11, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Yes, that scene does radiate calmness. I enjoyed the feel of this piece.
Posted by Quietpaths on October 11, 2009 at 3:49 pm
That is some intricate structure; I love the photo and yes it seems very peaceful there.
Posted by Nathalie (spacedlaw) on October 11, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Haiku, a great picture and even the offer of a carrot cake. How irresistible.
Posted by Pearl on October 11, 2009 at 5:14 pm
oh- doubletake. I have a very similar image of the day at my blog today as well. different waterway. same idea.
Posted by sue on October 11, 2009 at 5:45 pm
the placement of the stones (a heart!) is inspiring, as is your verse.
Posted by Sweetest in the Gale (Fledgling) on October 11, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Wonderful…both words and photo! And oh my, that carrot cake sounds/looks delicious.
Posted by Anna on October 11, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Simply stunning!!
Have a great week
Posted by Tumblewords on October 12, 2009 at 12:37 am
Fascinating! A superb Haiga…
Posted by Kathiesbirds on October 12, 2009 at 4:17 am
Calm is magic! Nice take on the prompt. Love the rocks.
Posted by Selma on October 12, 2009 at 4:24 am
I really like this, Geraldine. I think there are lots of places in the natural world where we can find things that act as talismans. I am a bit of a rock collector. I have bags of them in the bottom of my wardrobe (don’t tell anyone or they’ll think I’m mad.) I gather them from different places. I do feel there is a magical quality to them as they absorb our body heat and our vibes. Excellent haiku!
Posted by Tania on October 12, 2009 at 2:45 pm
This is my second visit to your blog….The first time, I didn’t have a chance to leave a comment…I was at work, having a hectic crazy day and your pictures of peace took me to a place where I “remembered”. Thank you for these beautiful reminders — in both pictures and poems — of stillness. I’m sure I’ll be visiting often!
Posted by shraddha on October 12, 2009 at 7:13 pm
i can feeel the calm…its serenely beautiful..
Posted by Carrie K on October 12, 2009 at 8:19 pm
It does feel like a calm place and what better talisam is that?
Posted by lena on October 13, 2009 at 11:34 am
I love the photo, and your haiku gives this feeling of calmness.. Beautiful
Posted by Leo on October 13, 2009 at 1:33 pm
AHH.. that pic calms me down too.. lovely write Geraldine
Posted by Geraldine on October 13, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Hi Patois, You’ve made my day! Thank you for the lovely comment.
Hi Gautami, And that’s a very good word! ;<)
Hi Sandy C, Being by the water always makes me feel calm. The setting was even nicer there…
Hi Joe, Glad you liked it dear.
Hi Maurice, Welcome to MPP and OSI, I hope you'll join us again.
Hi Jim, I have several stones that I have kept as talismans. I love smooth flat, deeply colored stones. They do seem to give off a good energy, at times.
Hi Tammie, So glad you enjoyed this one.
Hi Maggie, And to you too Maggie!
Hi Tony, It was.
Stones are no longer there but the memory and photo remains. Aren't cameras wonderful inventions?
Hi Swapna, Thank you so much and welcome to MPP.
Hi SandyL, I really had fun with this one. I was inspired and the words came easily to accompany this photo.
Hi Christine, It seems lovingly built, doesn't it?
Hi Nathelie, I'm glad it all appealed.
Hope you give the recipe a try too.
Hi Pearl, You certainly do! Great minds eh!
Hi Sue, It is a heart, isn't it? I really hadnt noticed a distinctive form there before. Thanks Sue!
Hi Sweetest, Glad you enjoyed this work and nice to "see" you again.
Hi Anna, And to you too.
Hi Sue, You are so kind, thanks Sue.
Hi Kathie, Long time no see, welcome again! And so glad you enjoyed this work.
Hi Sel, I won't tell anyone, promise but I don't think collecting rocks is "crazy" at all. I love rocks, seashells, driftwood…it's all good.
Hi Tania, I am SO glad you stopped by and left a comment. I left one for you this a.m. over at Beths.
Hi Shraddha, I'm glad that feeling comes through…thanks S!
Hi Carrie, So true!
Hi Lena, Thanks Lena, I'm glad to see you again.
Hi Leo, I am so glad to read that Leo, thank you.
Hugs and Happy Week to all of you, G
Posted by Knitnana on October 14, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Lovely!
Posted by Beth Patterson on October 14, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Dearest Geraldine!
Where oh where did you find that photo?! It’s delicious–want to eat it up!
Love the haiku, tu…
So…YES, on being a guest blogger for VTH–when? On what topic? Name it…
Posted by patti on October 14, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Hi! What a beautifully peaceful and calm place that is! Everyone should have a place like that! Beautiful haiku too~ Thanks soooo much for your kind comments recently- they are so appreciated!!! It has been a difficult time. I also love your dinner suggestions and will delve into your cooking section and recipes a little more deeply (the carrot cake looks delicicious!). Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! And thanks again for being such a sweet friend!
Posted by Geraldine on October 15, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Hi Sallee, So nice to “see” you again and thank you!
Hi Beth, I have plenty of inspiration for pics, here in BC. This shot was taken at our local park. I’ll think on the guest blogger invitation and topics, thanks again.
Hi Patti, I am so glad if I helped in even a small way. I am posting again over at Veggies…(probably once a week) so Ill have some updates there too for recipes etc.
Hugs and Happy Thursday, G