To paraphrase a song sung by the late, great Louis Armstrong:
I see trees of green … skies of blue … clouds of white …
Bright blessed days … dark sacred nights …
The colors of a rainbow … so pretty … in the sky…
But not on the faces of people going by …
I see my old friend shaking … I hear winged babies crying …
And then I think to myself, my old friend is dying …
What a not-so wonderful world!
I took these shots on a beautiful day in April. This is my barn’s best side. More pleasing to the eye than my previous post taken on a foggy winter morning in February. But …
Behind all that jazz … she is not growing old gracefully.
From the inside … one can see, hear, smell, feel her anguish.
Singin’ the blues … 😦
Photo of the Week series: Every Sunday in 2012 I will either share a photo from my archives or something new I just can’t wait to get feedback on for future art shows/exhibits.
Blogger participation: My hope is to receive enough input on each week’s photo to later post a Bloggers’ Choice of the Month and wrap up 2012 with a Bloggers’ Choice of the Year.
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She may not be growing old gracefully, but she’s doing it beautifully. I love it! But, I know it’s hard for you since it’s your barn.
Also, I sooooo wanted to correct your Louis Armstrong words because as I sang it in my head and read your “lyrics” I thought, “She has it all wrong!” But then I realized you intentionally did it so I feel better. Now off to play it the way I know it! 🙂
Thanks, Dezra. Yes, it was intentional. I do hope Mr. Armstrong is not rolling over in his grave! Not my intent. 😦
Love it well thought out.
Thanks so much. While processing the photo and my thoughts, that song instantly popped into my head, so I Googled it and the paraphrasing of the lyrics helped me process my feelings and the sad song in my heart.
Wow, love those shots! Just like a piece of lovely painting =)
I appreciate your comment so much. Thanks a lot!
Hi Sheila! I love these photos and think it was brilliant to pair Louis Armstrong’s song with your photos! Thanks for sharing these photos.
Thanks for the HUGE compliment! 🙂
You’re very welcome Sheila.
Excellent choice of super photos to accompany Louis Armstrong.. Beautifully accomplished..
Thanks, Rob. I value your opinion and comments. The feature photo reminded me of the song, and then I thought to myself, this is not a wonderful world where we allow valuable and significant pieces of Americana disappear from the face of the earth. Then the paraphrasing just flowed from my very being.
Beautiful photographs and wonderful connection. Thank you dear Sheila, love, nia
Thank you sweet Nia. You are wonderful to comment.
aaaaw I love the song of Louis Armstrong… lovely to add it to this photos! well done and thanks for sharing
I appreciate the compliment, Joanna.