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.
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.
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 🙂
These photos are submitted for the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge.
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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
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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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Love this! I have both pinned and tweeted!
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Thank you, Donna! I need to go pin my own too, LOL!
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I see your point about the Lizard, a good metaphor for being alone can be the death of us.
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That’s an awesome perspective!
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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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you have a powerful combination, the images and your words,,,,
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Yes. Full stop.
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Poor little lizard, although I love your haiku!
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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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But isn’t it sad? Let this be fair warning to sun worshippers everywhere!
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😀 😛 😛 😛
I bet he forgot his lotion, too.
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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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love your photo and her pink wellies. Solitude is such a great place to be
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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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Yes, and sunscreen won’t help in his case! Lovely poem 😃
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Love the Haiku and the photographs. Poor lizard. All things in moderation.
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