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Echoes by madshutterbug, literature

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Echoes

EchoesShe sits in his lap Before the sitting room hearth Lost to eyes of green. His fingers slide through red-gold Tresses, lavender scented,Behind, needles click Percussion in four/four time; Molly, knitting, says, ‘Harry, you need a haircut,’ A gasp, freckled hands entwine,Red hair framed face; Brown eyes glare over shoulder. Daring. Possessive. ‘His hair is all mine now, Mum. That is in the vows we made.’Chuckling, he asks her, ‘Which part was that, remind me?’ She grins wickedly. ‘To be my Heart, and my Soul, Thus keeping us balanced.‘With my hair short, then To keep our souls in balance Your hair must be long.’ Laughter abounds, even ...

Internal Existential Debate by madshutterbug, literature

One Who Serves by madshutterbug, literature

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One Who Serves

I Am One who serves New-age samurai Protector of innocents Defender of the ill and maimed Torn-spirit healer Fireman extinguishing agony’s flames Sentinel watch-stander through dark hours Lamp-lighter Hand-holder Guiding to health Guardian of wellness. Standing in the forum Before my countrymen, to Profess I am learnéd in science and skills I am One Who Serves I am a Nurse.Thomas J. Macheski, RN September 30, 2002

Tasman Sea by madshutterbug, literature

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Tasman Sea

Oh I have been to Tasman Sea down winding unsealed road carved through green-stone fern forest to dance across volcanic sand with curling grey white-laced breakers in sou’wester driven rain.Then climbing up again along that unsealed trail where possum’s golden eyes from out primeval woods gauged the question: is this the car for me? Answering, noAnd coming round the curve met Kea, contesting my right of way. “Who goes there? What have you for me?” Passing, journeyed on to sleep at the feet of giants.September 18, 2001

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To An Old Flame by madshutterbug, literature

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To An Old Flame

And now, this craziness Sitting down to hold a one-sided silent conversation With an old flame? Though I suppose it’s not exactly Silent if others read these words. I believe I’m doing this Because You did not marry me.Oh, I’ve passed Angry nights and Lonely days, through Aching arms encircling a Void. I reached enlightenment by Plighting my own trough... and gaining insight to Just why you felt constrained, Refusing to answer my last letter. Because you did marry, but You did not marry me.I’m taking stock of things I’ve done: Finished my hitch as a Federal...

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Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stars by madshutterbug, visual art

Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stars

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About madshutterbug

Artist // Professional // Photography

Sep 13
United States
Deviant for 17 years
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Current Residence: teh Ranch, Thru the Looking Glass, North Central Baja Jorja
Favourite genre of music: What speaks to me. A lot does.
Favourite photographer: No. Just, no. These questions continue to be so narrow minded.
Wallpaper of choice: Usually something I photographed
Skin of choice: The one I'm inside of.
Favourite cartoon character: Howl
Personal Quote: May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Favourite Movies

Only one? Today: Blade Runner

Favourite Writers

So many... Robert Heinlein, Jim Butcher

Tools of the Trade

Nikon D70s, Mamiya C330, Photoshop, Wacom tablet, Brains

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Wide and Varied

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Jun 6, 2020

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madshutterbug

May 21, 2020

Dis-Satisfaction

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Eclipse arrived. I cancelled my automatic payment for Core Membership. I do not like Eclipse, I will not pay for it. I provided feedback before the change stating this is my intention; I also provided feedback this morning stating I completed my intention.

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madshutterbug

Dec 20, 2018

Stretch, and Grow

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While I consider myself primarily a photographer, the entire process of being introduced to photography turned out to be a demonstration of an important lesson from my first teacher: my Dad.He considered himself primarily a sculptor, and loved working with wood. He'd bought a camera and I got fascinated by it as he first learned the ins and outs of the controls. Told him I wanted to learn photography; he put a much simpler camera down in front of my and said, "I know what you really asked. If you are willing to learn how to compose a photograph properly without dealing with f-stops and shutter speeds, I will teach you photography. And, eve...