Companionable as Solitude

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As writers, many of us seek Solitude  because of our need for quiet while we write. Sometimes our very temperaments demand that we find a place of solitude in which to refresh or to regroup our swirling thoughts.

Solitary students walks the levee toward the bridge

A college student appears to seek solitude on this lonely levee path. I wonder what she is thinking as she leaves the campus for the day? Notice her bright pink wellies!

 “I have never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.” Henry David Thoreau

On perhaps a lighter note, there is something very lonely about this lizard…look closely.

Lizard in eternal solitude

A few years ago, on top of my friend’s roof in Mexico, I found this poor lizard, or what’s left of him. Looking for a sunny spot, he got stuck in the fresh paint, prompting this haiku.

Lizard seeking warmth

The ultimate solitude

Ever in the sun

I included this photo for a similar photo challenge in this previous post: Photography 101, Ultimate Solitude.

Here is the first image with the quote. Feel free to pin it if you like it 🙂

Student walks on levee from classes

These photos are submitted for the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge.

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21 responses to “Companionable as Solitude”

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  2. Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often and commented:
    This is Second Wind Leisure Perspectives!

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  3. Love the Haiku and the photographs. Poor lizard. All things in moderation.

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  4. Yike! No ‘wet paint’ sign, Terri? What a way to go.

    If solitude were life
    It would be the blink of an eye
    Nobody can live without both

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    1. Yes, and sunscreen won’t help in his case! Lovely poem 😃

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  6. love your photo and her pink wellies. Solitude is such a great place to be

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  7. Having an iPhone liberated me – I have been able to take so many photos that never would have been taken otherwise. I enjoyed this photo with the splash of color. I pinned the photo with the quote to my Philosophy board. Thank you!

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  8. So he just dried up… with the paint. Not a good way to go. Sorry, I have the giggles. Glad it wasn’t me finding him. 🙂 Great photo op.

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    1. But isn’t it sad? Let this be fair warning to sun worshippers everywhere!

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      1. 😀 😛 😛 😛
        I bet he forgot his lotion, too. o_O

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  9. Poor little lizard, although I love your haiku!

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  10. you have a powerful combination, the images and your words,,,,

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  11. Well, that lizard certainly got what he went looking for, didn’t he? We just never know, when we ask for something, in what form God is gonna answer us!

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  12. I see your point about the Lizard, a good metaphor for being alone can be the death of us.

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    1. That’s an awesome perspective!

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  13. Love this! I have both pinned and tweeted!

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    1. Thank you, Donna! I need to go pin my own too, LOL!

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    It’s interesting that you took this photo, Terri!
    There are many times when I’m observing life that I think it would make a fabulous photo!! I guess I need to carry my camera with me at all times!
    I do enjoy solitude—it could have something to do with being an only child!??
    jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. I had seen the photo prompt and got lucky with seeing this! My cell phone has a great camera! Thanks, Jodie!

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