Captured

“Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams” — Paul Gauguin riot of color red blue gold all competing unspoken language infusing tincture of joy proclamation of delight *   *   * Pulled in by color, breathtaking is an understatement • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Captured” tanka* by Mary O’Connor © 2025 … More Captured

Hallowed

“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” —  Nathaniel Hawthorne standing as sentries closed up and vacant faces staring out to sea loneliness replaces life shadows erase hard edges *   *   * Eighteen Officers Row houses stand vacant at Sandy Hook (NJ) National Park.  Officers’ homes traditionally faced the parade ground, but here … More Hallowed