Enough

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Sonoran Desert, Maricopa County, Arizona
 


tattered scraps of shade—
enough for weary pilgrims
plodding through the waste

 
Text and photo © 2014 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
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Posted on March 8, 2014, in 5-7-5, Arizona, Carpe Diem, Haiku Horizons, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, Sky Watch Friday, Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona and tagged , , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 30 Comments.

  1. heavenhappens | March 8, 2014 at 4:17 am

    Wow this is so evocative, it reminds me of hot summers spent in Lourdes when tattered scraps of shade would have been very welcome x Wonderful poem, genius to capture so much with so few words x

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    • magicalmysticalteacher | March 8, 2014 at 4:28 am

      I don’t know about “genius,” but thank you for your kind and perceptive comment!

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  2. Chèvrefeuille | March 8, 2014 at 4:50 am

    Awesome MMT … it sounds like you are really into pilgrims-minds … thank you for sharing.

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    • magicalmysticalteacher | March 8, 2014 at 5:09 am

      It’s a delight to be on pilgrimage with all of you!

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  4. julespaige | March 8, 2014 at 6:16 am

    Shadows can be a good thing too.

    Thank you for your visit. I think I am mostly happy…there are always shadows, some not comforting lurking…

    Hope to catch up on more visits during the week.

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  5. Sumana Roy | March 8, 2014 at 6:53 am

    sometimes shadows shelter…..must be enough for a pilgrim who least expects it…..I like the element of contentment here…

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    • magicalmysticalteacher | March 8, 2014 at 6:56 am

      Contentment can carry us far in this world!

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  6. Jim | March 8, 2014 at 7:10 am

    Interesting pathway

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  7. BLOGitse | March 8, 2014 at 7:12 am

    I agree – contentment carries! Even if I was in hospital I was so happy to get help and to get well again…

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  8. Kathe W. | March 8, 2014 at 7:19 am

    very desolate image- I’m thirsty now!

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  9. oneofaclass | March 8, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Such shade looks like a welcome respite indeed. What a great picture to evoke the feeling of a pilgrimage!

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  10. Nora | March 8, 2014 at 8:28 am

    Looks as if *my* Processional caterpillars have been at the foliage!

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  11. onestillframe | March 8, 2014 at 9:29 am

    when tattered scraps of shade is all that is given…it is indeed, most appreciated. love the hint of green here and there…happy weekend MMT!!

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  13. Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio | March 8, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Made in the shade. What a lovely path to meander on!

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  15. Ralph | March 8, 2014 at 10:25 am

    Actually the tree looks to prop up its limbs as arms that make the extra effort to shade and thus cool off the pilgrims on their way. A thoughtful tree that offers shade despite its leafless visage…

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  16. Sherry Blue Sky | March 8, 2014 at 11:47 am

    A pilgrim is always grateful for a tad of coolness in the desert!

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  17. Hootin' Anni | March 8, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Heavenly Sonoran Desert. This time of year I really miss the wildflowers, the landscape and the cooler than hot temps.
    Love the storm clouds in the previous post also.

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  18. Gemma Wiseman | March 8, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Beautiful little walkway. Like a little breakway from the open sands of a desert – a kind of oasis. Lovely.

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  19. kaykuala | March 8, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Pilgrims subject to hardships. Even a little shade is a welcomed blessings! Nicely MMT!

    Hank

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  20. reshmaharish | March 8, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    Beautiful imagery, scraps of shade that provide succor to weary limbs.

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  22. Gillena Cox | March 9, 2014 at 1:01 am

    all that scrub enveloping the shadows, a very interesting composition; have a nice Sunday

    much love…

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  23. milan rajkumar | March 9, 2014 at 10:11 am

    the word tattered along with the sad picture is enough for me to say ”its a classic ”.
    beautiful !!!

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  25. Alice Keys | March 9, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    What vivid imagery for me. Weary pilgrims walking in the heat. 🙂

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  26. Locomente | March 9, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    More than enough…
    A warm read!

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  27. WabiSabi | March 10, 2014 at 6:06 am

    Tattered scraps of shade and the blue sky! More than enough! Thank you!

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