I wrote this poetry with my father’s photography in mind. The seven stanzas are as follows: a beginning Tanka, 5 Haiku, and a final Tanka. I hope these images and words inspire your day.
Lazuli Meditation
I wrote this meditative poetry while holding a lapis lazuli gemstone and looking at the following pictures taken by my father in our backyard. I hope it instills a sense of tranquility.
Where do I start?
Where do I start?
I concentrated on my antique lamp, carefully analyzing the dust coating its base. It felt like me, I assumed. I felt like dust clung to me. “Yet it’s brighter than I’ll ever be.”
Everything I had to do that day, and tomorrow, seemed overwhelming. It was hopeless. It was repeated torture.
“Today is the day I do it. I’m really going to.”
I looked out the window—the sun piercing my swollen eyes.
Aquarius Clouds
All photography accompanying this poetry was taken by my father, Ronald Neumann.
The God Within
All photography is owned by the extremely talented Samuel Oddo. Be sure to check out his videography too!
Calibrating Consciousness
Besides the picture of the polluted water (courtesy of MorgueFile), I used photos from my father for these poems. The dog is my chocolate Labrador, Roxy.
The Phoenix in Each Moment
All photography is owned by James Colburn
Each stanza (Tanka or Haiku, respectively) is inspired by the photo above it. I hope you enjoy.
Freed Om
I made this poetry with the inspiration of the following photos sent to me by my father.
I hope you enjoy!
Pleasant Vertigo
Pleasant Vertigo
All photography by James Colburn
I hope to do more collaborative work with this talented photographer (and close friend) in the future!
I am the light too
I am the light too