Photograph and Thoughts

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The day is cool and misty like my mood.
It is uncertain as to what lies ahead?
My only sunshine is my faith in the creator and the possibility of a love supreme.



Photo: (Black & White) DuPont Circle Subway Escalator, Washington, D.C.
By: S Bess

Comments

Bougie Black Boy said…
THis picture is amazing. Go toward the light. And I notice not only is there a light at the end of the tunnel, but everyone seems to be facing the light.
Thursday, October 13, 2005 12:29:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Haa haa! :) Poltergeist...Go towards the light. There are less people on the far left that are moving away from light. Yes, This is a picture of my subway stop going to work here in DC. The photographer really captured a mood here. I think that it set a tone for what I wanted to express.
Thursday, October 13, 2005 12:42:00 PM
Michele said…
See, now you're inspiring me to write some short and beautiful stuff, with my long-winded self. Think I'll go do that now. :)
I can't believe you said the Poltergeist line. I was thinking it before I read your reply.

"Carol Ann!"
"Mommy!"
"Carol Ann!!"
"Mommy!!"
"Go INTO the light!"

lol

Peace,
Bay
Thursday, October 13, 2005 12:55:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
lol. Bay, you're funny! I'm looking forward to reading your short post.
Thursday, October 13, 2005 12:59:00 PM
Bougie Black Boy said…
that's the subway? that's scarier than NYC's. It looks like that bunker in the tv show Lost.
Thursday, October 13, 2005 10:24:00 PM
Michele said…
(I'm gonna have to call you guys Stephen I and Stephen II!!):)

Stephen I (the person whose blog this is),

I bet you have some great stories about your subway riding experiences. I'm sure you meet some of the most interesting/strange/wonderful people. I talk a bit about my experiences w/ public transportation at my other blog. I could tell you some stories! :)

Have a great weekend...take care.

Bay
Friday, October 14, 2005 12:03:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Haa haa... or I can be SAB and Mr. Jordan, SEJ. :) Otherwise, we sound like ruling Kings. I am just a humble servant.

I do meet and see interesting people on the train. I've written some poems inspired by the train ride home. Check out June 17th in my archive.
Friday, October 14, 2005 12:11:00 PM
Waddie G. said…
interesting photo...and that can be interpreted in many ways...most obviously finding the light at the end of the tunnel.
Sunday, October 16, 2005 8:08:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Yes, it also reminds me of the transition that I've always imagined in the after life.
Monday, October 17, 2005 9:34:00 AM
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