I wanted to write to say that I have been adding poetry to my blog, to show another side of who I am. Photography is my first passion, first and foremost. I have to say that I am also quite happy when I am writing poetry and essays. I like writing from experiences I have had, and people I meet. I enjoy placing the words in a way, to tell a story. I hope my photography also tells a story. I started taking photos and writing at the age of 15 and I have always found myself going back to both during my free time. I hope everyone enjoys reading my work, as much as I have had creating it.
It started the morning I decided to visit Muddy Waters (Coffee House) in Burlington, Vermont. I was told by the locals that if I was looking for a quiet place to write and enjoy a good cup of java, this was the place. I entered into a few different level rooms containing booths, cozy benches and chairs. After ordering an Iced Machiatto, I settled into a nice corner bench adjacent to a bookshelf. It was quiet, the perfect seat to get some reading done. My reason for spending a quiet morning here was to work through a few more chapters in The Artist's Way. (Julia Cameron's ~ Guide to Inspire Artists). Upon looking around, I noticed that there was a small, rolled up piece of paper tucked away in the brick wall behind me. At first, I was not sure whether to take it out and read it, or not. Perhaps I have seen too many "Candid - Punked" like shows, and someone was watching my every move. Pushing these paranoid thoughts aside, I reached over, read it and I was elated...
Kristine, you photographs are amazing, and your poetry is so lovely, warm and personal, I love it! And I love how you make a connection between the two, that's the best!
ReplyDeleteSonja - Thank you so much for all your encouragement, it means so much - I am glad I have found a few things in life that give me such an escape - Thank you again & again!
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