The Sands of Time
~
layers of beauty
sands from ancient seas
dancing on grassy green fields
watched by ancient mountain sentinels
a feast for mind and spirit
vistas expanding time and space
the dance of eternity
harks an ancient song
painting the Great Sand Dunes
with layers of love
and gratitude for life
~
Seeing the beautiful image of the Great Sand Dunes I shared in Lunar Painting reminded me that I had been there years ago. Thankfully, I found this image and cleaned it up a bit. From a distance, it is quite remarkable to see these layers of fields, sand dunes, foothills, and towering mountains, all in a progression of colors and textures. Quite majestic. I’m very grateful for all the beautiful places that I have visited. These days I do a lot more virtual travel in my mind and memory. I hope to revisit these beautiful parks and explore some new places in person too.
Happy Travels, Brad
I’ve always had this obsession with Sand Dunes. There’s one I’d like to visit in Utah – there is something that draws me to it despite how tough it is to walk on it and how the wind blows the sand on your face. Can’t explain it but it’s pretty stunning. Lovely poetry as always!
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I agree Bel. They’re beautiful and hard to walk on! But totally worth it. I hope you visit the dunes in Utah and share pics. 🙂
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For sure! Now that I’ve seen your pics I’m itching to go! 😊
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Yay!
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So beautiful – the image and your poem. I wish I were there to enjoy the view directly. Stunning!
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Thank you Indah. Maybe you can add it to your travel destinations! 🙂
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Will do 🙂 I still have to do a road trip i the USA.
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Yay! My road trip was one of the best experiences in my life. 🙂
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Such wise words and landscape that allow today’s eyes to tap into the energy of everything that has ever happened on this sacred space of Mother Earth… over the millennia of time. Beautiful Brad Thankyou x Barbara x
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My pleasure Barbara. It’s a special place.
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Wonderful poem, it really does invoke the spirit of the desert.
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Thank you and welcome, Brad
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“a feast for mind and spirit
vistas expanding time and space”
Magical, Brad, and stunning photo.
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Thank you Brooke. May magic fill your week. 🙂
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Wow awesome layers in this photo, Brad!
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Thanks Julie. It was stunning to see in person.
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I bet it was! 🙂
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Yes, that was the start of my wanderlust. 🙂
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wonderful words and photo, Brad, have a nice day, regards Mitza
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Thanks Mitza. May beauty surround you. 🙂
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I wish I could run around myself:))
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LOL
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This is really beautiful, Brad.
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Thanks Robbie!
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Thank you for the ride Brad!
I felt as if I was with you at the foothills of this image.
Hope your Thursday is as awesome as you are 🙂 🙂
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Thank you for the kind words Andrea. I’m glad you had a fun ride. I appreciate you and your encouragement. hugs and blessings…
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“Smiling as I type this”… right back at you Brad! x 100 🙂 🙂
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💁👌🎍😍
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Sand dunes in front of white mountain tops! Wonderful!
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Thank you Cecilia!
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Beautiful words, Brad. I know I’m just wired wrong, but they speak to me of “silence”… a sanctuary without walls that quiets the mind. Hugs on the wing.
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Actually, that sounds right. Nature most often whispers to me in silence. Enjoy her how ever she shows up for you Teagan!
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Your poetry just gets better and better Brad. and that image is indeed a beautiful one.. Showing the layers of terrain. Also reminding me that we as humans also have our own many layers, some taking longer over time to reveal.. 🙂 Nature is so beautiful in her raw state as you have shown here in your photo..
Have a wonderful Sunday Brad. 🙂 💚
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Thanks Sue. I’m going to get a big head with all your compliments! 🙂 I love your comparison to the many layers of our human experience. I know we share a love for nature. Happy creating Sue!
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🙂 have a lovely week Brad.. within all its layers
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It sounds like a fun week with layers of feelings, experience, and adventures! 🙂
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Beautiful Brad, I can feel that sense of time and eternity in your words.
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Thank you Andrea. I’m glad you could share in the “feelings” with me. 🙂
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Gorgeous image and words, Brad. Thank you for sharing such beauty! Aleya
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My pleasure Aleya. I’m happy to share with friends. 🙂
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Love the poem and that picture is stunning, sir! Perfection at it’s finest!!
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Thanks Kirt. Sometimes I get it right! 🙂
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That you did!!
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🙂
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