A photographer captures essence, substance, and texture
With an artist’s eye.
We gasp our breath and wonder why
We didn’t see it like this!
There’s so much beauty to miss
If we don’t crop out the boring distractions
With a lens which highlights only the attractions!
Frame the picture with surroundings that highlight
The image we want to project.
Center it or leave it askew to delight
The imagination and tease the senses
With unique balance and no defects.
It is perfect…
It calls out to all of us who neglect
The image and fill the page with words instead.
The photographer and poet with inner reflection
View art from a different perspective.
The artist’s eye and the wordsmith’s ear
Coming together to create
What many eyes never see
And many ears do not hear.
It is not from neglect.
It is a difference of expression.
It is perfection!
by Deborah A. Bowman
BowmanAuthor and Writer/Editor 
I was delighted to see a post from you pop up on my Reader this morning. This is a lovely poem and I hope you are well.
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Robbie, Yes, I took a breather after total knee replacement. The virus has disrupted our lives in the U.S., but things look encouraging. A silly poem, but fun to write! I saw a new Lord Chocolate book is out by you. BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES EVER! Stay safe… 💖
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Hi Deborah, yes, we have just released a new Sir Choc. Thank you for your kind comment, it is so nice to know you enjoy our books.
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I hope your knee is healing well, Deborah. I hope things start to improve in the US soon. One of the authors I know through Facebook died this past week. Horrific.
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So sorry to hear that, Robbie. Just about everyone knows someone who has been taken by an out of control virus.
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So sad, Deborah.
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Yes, I know… Still in isolation, but at least I am safe and well.
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A beautiful write! Glad to see that you have returned. Be well! Stay safe!
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Glad to hear I was missed! Tipping my double-sized mug of black coffee to ya’! 💖
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You have been in my thoughts and I was wondering why you are so quiet. Nice to see you dear friend with this lovely poem.
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Balroop! So nice to see old friends! I saw that you have a new book out. I am so behind in doing the reviews that I love so much to do and reading your beautiful, meaningful poetry always fills me with awe! Blessings to you and family! –Deb
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Glad to see you writing, Sis. Lovely poem. ❤
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Dear sister, I am trying just this week to start writing again. There is a new edition of Stroke of Fear! Denny Ryder Paranormal Crime Series on amazon. A softcover version with all the gremlins from early amazon “issues” corrected. With the new front cover illustrated by Wendy, it looks wonderful! I have 3 more in the series to correct and have started a 5th book. The Delilah series will be corrected too. (It was such a mess!) The second book in the series has 90 pages done, just needs an ending. Lol Also two other novels as works-in-progress: Annie’s sequel and a brand new series that I started decades ago and found a handwritten copy (100 pages!) tucked away when I moved. Still looking forward to seeing your new poetry book! 💖
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Hi, Sis! New books! I’m excited. I’m plugging along with the poetry book. We finally finished painting and I’m still trying to catch up. I’ll email you. ❤️❤️❤️
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A lovely poem, sis. ❤
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Thanks, Adele. Trying so hard to start writing again, sis! 💖
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I know the feeling, but we will get there. ❤
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