Ascend

Aug 13

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As shadows whisper,
pilgrim, ascend in silence
to the holy place.
 
 
Text and photo © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
Photo: Side door of Ex Convento de San Augustín, Zacatecas, México
 
More One Single Impression poems with the theme “Silence” here
 
More Haiku Heights with the theme “Whisper” here
 
More Haiku My Heart at Recuerda Mi Corazon here
 
More Monday Poetry Train Revisited #133 here
 
More Straight Out of the Camera shots here
 
More Shadow Shot Sunday photos here

Posted on August 13, 2011, in door, Haiku Heights, Haiku My Heart, Mexico, Monday Poetry Train Revisited, my digital photos, my senryu, One Single Impression, senryu, Shadow Shot Sunday, stairs, Straight Out of the Camera Sunday, Zacatecas. Bookmark the permalink. 52 Comments.

  1. robin | August 13, 2011 at 7:46 am

    pausing for a moment of silence…taking this in. stunning.

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  3. Sylvia Kirkwood | August 13, 2011 at 8:37 am

    Stunning it is, thank you!

    Sylvia

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  4. Ralph | August 13, 2011 at 8:47 am

    The portal is narrow, yet the way in wide. Given the size of the door versus the steps, it seems that our entry is assured only after we ascend to the peak – maybe akin to scaling Everest (maybe the door on top is a metaphor for something 🙂

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  5. frayedattheedge | August 13, 2011 at 9:21 am

    Your eye is drawn up the steps to the door …. excellent shadow shot.

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  7. Freda | August 13, 2011 at 9:55 am

    A church? A home? What an inviting doorway. Lovely shot!

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  8. Stephanie | August 13, 2011 at 10:29 am

    Beautiful…photo and the accompanying haiku.

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  9. Annabella | August 13, 2011 at 11:49 am

    I love the textures and neutral tones in this shot and of course the beautiful shadows. Happy SSS!

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  11. Martha Z | August 13, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Simple and effective, the haiku a perfect match.

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  12. Dimple | August 13, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    This shot exemplifies silence.

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  14. christine | August 13, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    there is something about the doors of a church that seem so mystical

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  15. Jo | August 13, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    Wonderful door, thanks for stopping by I love your magical words, they always make me smile.

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  16. angela dunn | August 13, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    Fantastic shadow shot, love the door.

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  18. Sam | August 13, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Elegant and lovely in its clean lines. A door is very evocative for…expectations, suspense, intrigue! Great shot!

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  19. Teresa | August 13, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    I love the way the shadows/light work to draw you straight to the doorway. Great poem.

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  20. seniorhiker | August 13, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    I really like the shadows in this picture.

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  21. Neni | August 13, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    great photos and haiku… 🙂

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  22. Lola | August 13, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    There is something ethereal and sacred about the way the shadow falls on the steps. Thank you for sharing such beautiful work with us.

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  23. Gowthami | August 13, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    ascend in silence to holy place..

    nice lines…

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  24. William H. Brewer | August 13, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    Lovely! Simple yet so evocative.

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  25. bj | August 13, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Beautiful shadows, indeed.

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  26. Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio | August 13, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Yet another (gasp) breathtaking shot with befitting words to accompany it.
    Such a gift in its simplicity, yet simply amazing.

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  27. Perry | August 13, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    Well done. I like the symmetery and the lines of the stairs. Thanks for sharing! Here is my entry.

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  28. Francisca | August 13, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    The shape of the shadows on the steps imbues profoundness to the simple door of this holy place. Well seen.

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  29. Moshi | August 14, 2011 at 3:27 am

    Thank you for dropping by. I love what you have written :). It’s makes me think of mystical creatures in the woods.

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  30. Tatjana Parkacheva | August 14, 2011 at 3:35 am

    Excellent composition.

    Regards!

    P. S. Thank you very much for the beautiful poem on my last post.

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  31. Spadoman | August 14, 2011 at 4:05 am

    Great shot, Teacher. If you isolate that doorway, it looks like Dr. Who’s TARDIS. Love the photo, love the wrods. As usual, all kinds of thoughts about the meaning and what’s behind that door! Hope all is good with you. Try to keep some time open in mid September.

    Peace

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  32. Harshad | August 14, 2011 at 5:24 am

    Gateway to silence. Wonderful composition.

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  33. Rosie Gan | August 14, 2011 at 8:53 am

    A refined, reverent whisper, calling the pilgrim to prayer. Beautiful haiku, MMT.
    Rosie

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  34. joan | August 14, 2011 at 9:24 am

    Simple, but strong. Love the words.

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  35. Gems | August 14, 2011 at 10:07 am

    The shadows actually enhance the invitation the doorway offers…I feel calm and serene looking at this photograph.
    Gems xx

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  36. Hootin' Anni | August 14, 2011 at 10:32 am

    I swear, I must confess my opinion on this…..you’ve outdone yourself on both photo AND haiku. Excellent plus!!!

    Hidden Shadows

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  37. Jan | August 14, 2011 at 10:46 am

    Thought provoking, great compositon.

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  38. Kelly | August 14, 2011 at 10:56 am

    This is such a simple photograph, yet the composition makes it extraordiary! I love it!

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  39. Nanka | August 14, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Can feel the silence in both your words and in the picture!! Great combination, the Haiku doing wonders!!

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  40. ms pie | August 14, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    how wonderful to find the entrance to peace and praise… a secret sanctuary for those searching… so simple so serene…

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  42. iblogmoore | August 14, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    this has a wonderful air of mystery to it, just lovely!

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  43. Patti Villers | August 14, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Such a feeling of tranquility here. I guess if it’s a convent it would be peaceful and quiet.
    Reminds me of a sunny Sunday morning.

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  45. eden | August 15, 2011 at 12:32 am

    Beautiful photo and words.

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  47. wordcoaster | August 15, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    Awesome photo–really stark and yet inviting 🙂

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  48. Mike | August 16, 2011 at 10:40 am

    A great read.
    Idea of shadows whispering fits in so well with the photo.

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  49. Vicki | August 16, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Fabulous. Simply, elegantly fabulous.

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  50. Linnea | August 17, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Perfect shadows. It’s almost as if the door is floating on a white cloud…thanks for stopping by at my shadows. Enjoy the day.

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  52. Leo | August 20, 2011 at 7:45 am

    Well put, and it expressed the image fantastically!

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