I've had just enough time to... keep my nose above water
Taken of the turtle keeping its nose above water in Gunung Lang, Perak, Malaysia
Keeping
my nose above water
That is
what I do
As my
whole body goes under
I fight
to stay afloat
With my
nose just on top
Pulled
down by my weight
The
world upon my shoulders
Pushing
me under
I
struggled to the surface
Push my
nose up above
Desperate
to survive
Another
moment
For...
Maybe a
helping hand
A chance
upon a random log
Or to make
it to dry land on my own
But that
seems so far away…
I paddle
there…
Bobbing
up and down
Grasping
air with every breath
I just
keep going
Keep
reminding -
Courage
is in the struggle
That
spirit is all
Keeping
me
From
going under…
ReplyDeleteA 1000 Reasons
Sometimes you just have to admit "Life is tough!". And this year has been tougher for me than most. Quite a few times, I come close to the brink and at one time even thought of giving it all up. It is not worth it, I told myself. There is more important things in life than career and money. You will surprised what you will find when you are prepared to throw it all away. As I discovered. If you are not locked in, you attained a certain kind of freedom and more options are open to you. Finally, I did not quit. I managed to keep my nose above water. Things are not very much easier. But it is easier enough for me that I do not have to keep pushing my nose above water. And so there I go - another year. This blog that I've been writing though it takes up time that I need also is a safety valve for me to let off steam so I do not explode. So no matter how busy, I keep finding the time to take the photos and write my thoughts and it helps me to go through another day. To keep my nose above water so to say. Don't worry. Things are much better now and I can cope. Thank you all for sharing this journey of reflection with me. :D
Andrew 62
Glad you are thriving and surviving ....
beautiful image and sentiments
best wishes .......
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Hello :D
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娜 娜☂Nana
I think writing blog is a great idea to express emotions : )
娜 娜☂Nana
Wish you have a Sweet dreams ! : )
Sunciti _ Sundaram's Images + Messages
Very Expressive Image, These Things Happens, Keep Moving Should Be The Motto,''
Well done dear friend
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I am so glad you managed well and you will keep on doing it:-)
What a wonderful capture my friend!
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Wonderful presentation and mighty fine work !!
ho.ge
good management! sometime it's good to breathe fresh aire, though it is rough.
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Prometheus_BD
Wonderful capture my friend
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Glad you have found a safety net.
We have to stop -sometimes and take time.
grand image and words.
ana_lee_smith
Dear thou, yes, life is hard sometimes, it can seem that one's options have come down to sink or swim. Glad that you found the courage to keep swimming ...just like this ancient fellow who's probably been doing just that for a very long time. And so must we ...there are a thousand reasons to keep doing so. 'Think on these things' (Krishnamurti)
No, not fishing, thou. One young man stands by the rock's contemplating life, perhaps. The others are heading either to the entranceway you can see a little further on, leading into the medina, or continuing along the seafront promenade which follows the circumference of the medina walls.
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The Visual Poet
Amazing photography!
oola *
to me... you are an artist...
today i asked...is art a luxury or a necessity...
i love your art...(visual AND verbal... both)
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Interesting shot!!
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I love this
Prozak2012
LOL! Wonderful portrait!
This photo made me SMILE
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TarotWoman 2012
To be immersed in water takes away all the pains of the earth and allows bouyancy to support you.
This little fella knows just how relaxing his world really is. ...
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An amazing capture.....compliments
Shobd0_BhooK
Wonderful shot and I like the title!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind,nice and sweet comment :
Oh, that's funny.
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