(photos: c.knoke).
i think the reason
i am reluctant
to share photos
of antarctica
is because I covet them
closely
like something
huge
you are unable
to describe
adequately
or even at all
.
antarctica
is the earth
as it was made
unmarred
by us
you see
how harmful we
have been
to the rest of our
planet
in comparison
you see the glory
and fear the potential
death of it
too
.
if you haven’t been
you haven’t seen
what is
there
in the ice
you can feel
this
other places
in the world too
if you look
with an open mind
but in antarctica
it was an epiphany
for me
.
maybe it is good
that in 2008
only 100,000
people had been there
if more of us
had been
we might have made of it
now
what we have
of the rest of the planet
it is the last
remaining refuge
on earth
.
is God
disappointed
in us
for our
stewardship
or lack
thereof
of our world
maybe
we could
do something
more
than we are
to preserve
our sacred places
Beautiful!
Thank YOU! I am rooting for you! Your blog is very moving.
Cheers,
Cindy
Cindy, this text – in fact I should say this Poem! is just deeply moving. “An Epiphany” you said! You’ve found the very right words to describe your feelings. You know, a long time ago when I saw the Grand Canyon for the first time I remember of a “mystical feeling”, it was the same with stunning mountains in the Alps. So I can understand what you explain. La majesté et la pureté de ces terres doit remplir l’âme d’admiration. Beyond words. Yes! Thanks for sharing with your readers dear Cindy! – Frédéric
You did this photo, Cindy? You’ve been in Antarctica? What colossal journey! How is the silence in Antarctica?
Antarctica is an incredibly spiritual experience. You see fields and mountains of snow and ice untouched by human presence ever! The wild animals are unafraid and curious about you. Antartica is the most amazing travel experience of my life.
I am glad for you 🙂
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