Hotel Mongolia 3: Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the Woods by Jessie T. Ponce
Cabin in the Woods
What mighty spells have you that I couldn’t resist,
To make me want to slow down and obtain some rest?
While the journey is long and there’s much work ahead,
You so tempt me to stay here and lay down my head.
Is it the great sun you use to brighten my mood,
As it caressed your walls of memories untold?
Are the trees your disciples who lighten my load,
As they cast strange shadows, leaves and branches so bold?
Is it the clear river gently flowing nearby,
That soothe my wounds with love songs or a lullaby?
Are the distant mountains listening to my cry?
Are the wilting weeds weeping as they hear me sigh?
Oh cabin in the woods kept away from the world,
Is a friend inside you to give warmth when it’s cold?
Is your charm pulling my soul to sleep in your hold,
Or it’s just me longing, alone and feeling old?
—- Jessie T. Ponce, January 2012
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The drag of endless mental work in a strange land takes its toll. Fatigue can kill so petty escapades provide hopeful deviations from the brewing madness. An aging DSLR keeps good company to a walk around the neighbourhood, a short drive to a scenic place, or a silent recollection in a quiet nook granting that the host community and the elements of nature would allow one a safe passage to solitude and contemplation. Loneliness quickly turns to joy when something exciting gets captured by the cam’s shutter then set free into the laptop’s screen followed by electric words that rush from the fingers to the keyboard in an effort to describe the moment. Alas, the brain is alive once again!
I was wondering where you’d found a poem that expressed the photos so perfectly! What a wonderful post on a winter day awaiting snow.
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I wrote it myself, animalartist — a sudden spurt of poetic inspiration, I guess. Thanks for being the first to like this post. Cheers.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog — thus, I found yours! What beautiful photos. I’m a professional writer but a very amateur photographer, so I appreciate the “like” /kt
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Thank you for stopping by our blog, and making it possible for me to discover your photography! I like the toning style.
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Thanks, aj.I appreciate the return visit.
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I am curious about the toning effect…why did you choose this particular approach?
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Hi, Douglas. Just another one of my experiments. I know that this set is quite different from my other photos but I seem to like it. Thanks for dropping by.
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Makes me think of the Bon Iver song I love so much:
I’m up in the woods
I’m down on my mind
I’m building a still
to slow down my mind.
Lovely poetry with illustrative visuals!
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Hi, Hannah. Nice song. I would have used it if I knew it was there. Thanks for visiting.
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outstandingggggg shadow picture.
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Thanks, soundarya..
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loving that second picture, bridge 2b. feels wistful, a chill that draws. I was also fascinated that you found a poem to fit so perfectly, lovely work.
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Thanks you very much, okashe. Couldn’t find an appropriate poem in the net so I wrote one myself. Cheers.
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I love these shots! Also, your travelling — my goodness, you’ve been everywhere! So Cool! I’m going to take time and go all through your photos, very, very nice 🙂
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Thank you very much, Karmen. You’re always welcome to check out my photos. Regards.
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Thanks for visiting my blog. I stopped by to see what you were up to and I’m awestruck. That second photo looks like a painting. It’s an amazing shot. Also, I really love the shadows in the last shot. I love the awesome shapes trees make and their shadows. The poem is fantastic. I read above that you wrote it yourself. You should stumble into poetry a little more often. You’re good at it.
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Hi, Donna. Many thanks for the return visit and your kind comments. Also thanks for the encouragement to write more poems. One of my most popular posts, “Under the Big Mongolia Sky: Echoes from the Steppes” in fact, has some poetry in it too. You’re right, perhaps I should be writing more poems.
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Thank you for liking my blog post. I too “value questions, comments and feedback and will appreciate if you can leave a note after viewing my posts.” Looking at these pictures, I would have thought them paintings because of the sharp edge of the cloud in the third. On the verse, I like the opening question, worked through in the following stanzas.
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Thanks for the return visit, Clare and for your kind feedback on this post. Will revisit your blog and make sure to leave a comment. Regards.
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I particularly like the 3rd with the tree framing the right side of the shot. There is something about trees . . .
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Yes, there is. Something mysterious and poetic, I guess. Thanks for visiting, Lilly.
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Hi,
Really enjoy your blog and all your images 🙂
Just to let you know I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. You can find out more here http://benlowephotography.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/versatile-blogger-award/
Ben
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Thanks a lot, Ben, but I already received a Versatile Blogger Award last year. It will be better if your nomination goes to the many deserving bloggers who haven’t been nominated yet. Again, thanks for the nomination.
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I love all the photos you have displayed with this lovely poem. It’s just so beautiful. I really enjoyed this post
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Thanks a lot, Kay — and Happy Birthday too!!! 🙂
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I enjoy reading your blog and your photographs are just amazing. hats off to you!!
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Thanks, msbetchay. I know you’ve been doing a lot of travelling yourself.
Will be checking out what you’re up to from time to time. Regards.
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Looks like a very nice place to go.
Relaxing and away from the civilization.
Great poem that you wrote man.
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Thank you very much, Pablo. Love your nature photos as well.
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Thanks for liking my “water design” photo. Your blog and photos are very appealing.
Peace and love,
Tammy
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Thanks a lot, Tammy.
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wow!! beautiful 🙂
http://www.LoveandIDo.wordpress.com
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Thank you, Love and I Do.
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Soothing post
Love the poem and images
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Thanks, barbaraelka…
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Thanks too for visiting my blog recently. I enjoy reading/looking at your blog; the photos are stunning (and I like this poem). Snow promised here; long overdue. Keep up the good work
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Hi hd55. I’m fascinated with your dog photos too. Thanks for dropping by.
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Its a pleasure 🙂
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Thanks for the ‘like’ on my blog…
I like the effect on your ‘cabin’ photos……Other-worldly….very succesful.
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Hello, Stuart. Thank you for your kind comment and grateful for your visit. Love the book cover photos you’re working on.
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