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Words From an Elder

Slender new moon,

white new moon,

pale-shimmering flame,

lit in the night's wide room,

clear blue moth,

frail blue moth,

startled awake and waiting-tensed,

when warm falls the twilight gloom,

fragile flower-bell,

bright flower-bell,

glass-brittle through and through,

elf and spring-being,

sylph and spring-being -

child, may happiness come to you!

Poem by Karin Boye

"To someone who is very young", 1927

Späda nymåne,

vita nymåne,

blekskimrande låga,

tänd i nattens vita rum,

skira blåvinge,

sköra blåvinge,

yrvaken och väntansspänd

då skymning faller ljum,

spröda blomklocka,

klara blomklocka,

glasbräckliga flarn,

alf och vårväsen,

sylf och vårväsen --

lycka må ske dig, barn!

Frêle lune nouvelle,

blanche lune nouvelle,

flamme blême qui scintille,

allumée dans le vaste espace de la nuit,

aile diaphane et bleue,

aile fragile et bleue,

à peine éveillée dans l’attente fébrile

quand descend le crépuscule tiède,

clochette gracile,

clochette limpide,

lamelle de verre cassant,

elfe et génie du printemps,

sylphe et génie du printemps –

sois heureux, cher enfant!

COMMENTS
Eduardo.affonso said at 7:21 p.m. on Nov 29, 2007:
Hope I'll be able to create, one day, a masterpiece like this. It's absolutelly wonderful. Perfect in every sense.
Noe said at 7:22 p.m. on Nov 29, 2007:
What a poetic tabblo Anna, not only because the poem... the photos are beautiful, a peacefully tabblo. =)
Leftofcenter said at 9:38 p.m. on Nov 29, 2007:
love the collage, each picture is outstanding on its own, cool mix.
Pkeener said at 11:09 p.m. on Nov 29, 2007:
Anna, this really quite lovely. Your trademark layout is so nice and balanc3ed. the text segues are perfect Thank you!
Debdog said at 11:30 p.m. on Nov 29, 2007:
very nice Anna....i love your tabblos, peacful, moody, dreamy,.....great job! ;)
Janer said at 1:43 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
This Tabblo is the essence of autumn. Just lovely! :)
Chiloedream said at 2:34 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
C'est très très très beau, merci Anna, salut mon amie.
Chiloedream said at 2:38 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
""" Voici des fruits, des fleurs, des feuilles et des branches
Et puis voici mon coeur qui est si loin de vous.
Ne le déchirez pas avec vos deux mains blanches
Et qu'à vos yeux si beaux l'humble présent soit doux. """

(Paul VERLAINE, Romance sans Paroles)
Krisu said at 4:10 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Vad kan man säga? This is so beautiful, so perfect, so lovely, so serene. This is a masterwork!!
Mashpee_Paula said at 5:55 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Anna, your pictures give such a feeling of tranquillity, softness....each photo seems to depict a verse from this lovely poem! A very beautiful tabblo, Anna! Thank you! :)
Sheila said at 8:08 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
beautiful! a great tabblo to start my day with.
Lifequest22 said at 8:28 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Anna--beautiful set. Love the layout and how the photos blend together to create such a mellow mood. And the poem is perfect..
Decoy said at 10:37 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Thank you (Merci), each and everyone of you, for your nice and kind words! It's encouraging! =)
Memotions said at 11:09 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Love the poetry, Anna...and that is just what this Tabblo is. Sheer poetry in motion. A great collection of fall berries and seeds.
Ania said at 11:43 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
detta är konst, inte bara bilder!! Vackra, stilrena bilder med lugna bakgrunder. Man blir lite vemodig när man tittar på bilderna, arternas överlevnadsförsök...Skönhet in i minsta detalj!!!! Kram! Ania
JuDeck said at 12:08 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
everything about this tabblo is perfect!...exceptional work
Magedimages said at 12:11 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Quelle belle composition hivernale. Le rouge, le noir et le blanc font merveille ensemble...
Bleusunshyn said at 12:32 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
a most wonderful tabblo! this is greatness!
Floris said at 3:29 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
A piece of art - fantastic !
Candlepower said at 8:32 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Love the way you did this! Very good!
SterlingGray said at 11:55 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Another great work of art, would not be surprised to see this in print very soon.
Umauma said at 12:42 a.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
Exquisite!! Perfect!!!!
Gumpsmom said at 6:35 a.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
So calming and peaceful. Just perfect.
Ameliezar57 said at 8:00 a.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
Es una linda secuencia entre flores, frutos, un nacer , trasformar y marchitar con el paso del tiempo, felicitaciones , un bello tabblo.
Welshchick said at 9:49 a.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
You've captured them in their very essence of turning...these dear sweet things in our garden~ You have brought happiness with your creating...Thank You! :^)
AliDar said at 1:26 p.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
Thank you for yet again sharing the simple beauty that you see around you. Each photo is a such a lovely bit of something that can be seen by a lot of us, and yet with your framing, composition and dof, you've focused our attention on it and force us to contemplate the beauty that we missed on our own. :)
Tishfish said at 2:12 p.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
This is truly lovely!!!!
Keeli said at 3:01 p.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
I didn't have time to read the poem or closely view the photographs until today. What a wonderful gift you have given us...thanks ;-)
Decoy said at 3:01 p.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
You're too kind! =) I read all your comments, and I almost blush! :) But I truly appreciate that you took your time to look at it! Thank you all!
Sativa said at 6:56 p.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
Dejlig stemningsfuld tabblo og poesi...!!!
Spilly0901 said at 9:22 p.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
Anna, this tabblo is beyond words! I love it! Calm, peaceful, colorful. Great job!
TavarES said at 5:15 p.m. on Dec 2, 2007:
Your tabblo is smooth, relaxed, very cool and ... Very beautiful!
Domieb2 said at 10:42 a.m. on Dec 3, 2007:
The words and photos make this tabblo beautiful. Thank you for sharing! :-)
Floridamolle said at 5:02 p.m. on Dec 3, 2007:
Wonderful, beautiful, great composition, amazing photography WOWWwww!!! An other favorite for me.
Terriculture said at 7:53 p.m. on Dec 3, 2007:
Absolutely beautful work, well done!
Ericf said at 3:03 p.m. on Dec 4, 2007:
A most impressive creation!
Anjad said at 3:30 a.m. on Dec 6, 2007:
Awesome tabblo. great shots and beautiful poetry. Thanks for sharing.
Loes said at 11:24 a.m. on Dec 6, 2007:
Just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rataskaa said at 9:23 p.m. on Dec 6, 2007:
Big WOW! This is beautiful!! Amazing work...the poem is wonderful and the photography is so impressive! :)
Shector said at 4:15 p.m. on Dec 8, 2007:
brava come sempre..ottima composizione!!
Chaitiamma said at 9:49 a.m. on Dec 9, 2007:
Great Creation!
Ukirsari-nicholas said at 9:07 p.m. on Dec 9, 2007:
anna, it's so romantic and lovely :)
SteveBrisendine said at 6:37 p.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Anna, this is lovely in so many ways. Thank you so much for the invitation.
SeánanForbes said at 2:21 p.m. on Feb 23, 2008:
There is pensive grace in every shot.
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