To buy an empty lot
by mitalapo

Comment by posthumous:
the divine light makes the lot seem empty

To buy an empty lot
by mitalapo

Comment by jagar:
Love that his head has been thrown across the other side, it’s a wonderful image and poem.

a degree in seeing
by mitalapo

Comment by roz:
people caught .. no posing here ..
both expressions could quite easily step into that poem ..
love the black and white .. :)

Because you have eyes
by mitalapo

Comment by streetpigeon:
Very fine, sensitive portrait. I like the lighting and how she fills the frame. It feels casual and comfortable. I also like how the title plays off her downward glance.

a degree in seeing
by mitalapo

Comment by wbanning:
Skepticism and surprise.

standing still in the sun
by mitalapo

Comment by jomari:
Lovely. (Love all the damage.)

standing still in the sun
by mitalapo

Comment by posthumous:
put her back, she's still developing

by which I mean the world is forming around her


I'm hanging this in my fantasy art gallery

a degree in seeing
by mitalapo

Comment by posthumous:

Originally posted by insteps: I'm trying to decide if this poem is about you or them. Another nice interpretation. This would be an interesting challenge if Don agreed. Post one of Don's poems, his choice, from the book or not and we take a photograph inspired by the poem.

of course, I agree, as long as we all promise to ignore the people who ask how they can see the poems without buying the book....

a brief cascade of imperfection
by mitalapo

Comment by posthumous:
poetry is a neglected art form. most people are annoyed at the poet for not getting to the point.

in fact, the only thing to be said for poetry is that it can be returned to and be different every time.

the best thing you can do to a poem is steal it and carve it up and sing it out again.

thank you for that.

the poems call you hero.

a degree in seeing
by mitalapo

Comment by PennyStreet:
I love this image. Fabulous pairing with the poem. The bright object separating the emotions, like a difficult pair of shoes.