Cleaving the blues in the Ionian Sea Beyond the Breakers and Far from the Human Swarm and Mortal Folly …
Ionian Blues Beyond the Breakers
Cleaving the Blues Blessed by the Wind
Retreating to places where you can hear yourself think ,where thought is free and the sky is fathomless and unaltered.I felt the sea in me, with me, as waves were rolling out caressing the shore,becoming one with the greens and the massive rocks on their thrones.
On the Rocks without Yesterday or Tomorrow
time is a passionate sculptor
Undisturbed Sparks of Blue and Green
The great embrace of ocean was closer than love’s can be …
Far from the human swarm and mortal folly and care …
I,the foam of earth,assoiled by the ocean foam …
George Sterling ( 1869-1926 )
Alone near the massive rocks,I see the world from a different angle,I discover the essence of the human nature and my soul is asking for more beauty and light…
time stories
Balanced Symphony of Greens and Blues
Yet,in the end it was earth that called me in from the vast,till I rode to shore on a wave …
Painterly Local Colours
I could still hear myself think … The sun was standing over and helped me store more rocks and sea in my memory.I was lost in the Archipelagos of my dreams,reuniting past and present,when I saw the sun’s last smiles.
last smiles
Twilight Reflections
Sea thoughts without yesterday or tomorrow and my own blue,the eternal deep blue, indelibly etched in my memory …
Archetypal Blues
God,my Master Builder, You built me into the mountains,
God,my Master Builder, You enclosed me in the sea !
Odysseus Elytis, The Axion Esti : Ἄξιον ἐστίν
Yet in the end it was earth that called me in from the vast,
Till the salt, wild waters boiled and the spray was thin on the blast,
And the undertow swept out, laughing at strength like mine,
Till I rode to shore on a wave that stung with its hurtled brine
Read more at http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/beyond_the_breakers.html#HXwEUA57pzSkBT4C.99
Till the salt, wild waters boiled and the spray was thin on the blast,
And the undertow swept out, laughing at strength like mine,
Till I rode to shore on a wave that stung with its hurtled brine
Read more at http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/beyond_the_breakers.html#HXwEUA57pzSkBT4C.99
So for a space I lived with life intense and aware,
Far from the human swarm and mortal folly and care–
I, the foam of earth, assoiled by the ocean-foam,
Read more at http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/beyond_the_breakers.html#HXwEUA57pzSkBT4C.99
Far from the human swarm and mortal folly and care–
I, the foam of earth, assoiled by the ocean-foam,
Read more at http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/beyond_the_breakers.html#HXwEUA57pzSkBT4C.99
So for a space I lived with life intense and aware,
Far from the human swarm and mortal folly and care–
I, the foam of earth, assoiled by the ocean-foam,Read more at http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/beyond_the_breakers.html#BPsLTOoRdMzJqsfK.99
Far from the human swarm and mortal folly and care–
I, the foam of earth, assoiled by the ocean-foam,Read more at http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/beyond_the_breakers.html#BPsLTOoRdMzJqsfK.99
So for a space I lived with life intense and aware,
Far from the human swarm and mortal folly and care–
I, the foam of earth, assoiled by the ocean-foam,Read more at http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/beyond_the_breakers.html#BPsLTOoRdMzJqsfK.99
Far from the human swarm and mortal folly and care–
I, the foam of earth, assoiled by the ocean-foam,Read more at http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/beyond_the_breakers.html#BPsLTOoRdMzJqsfK.99
So for a space I lived with life intense and aware,
Far from the human swarm and mortal folly and care–
I, the foam of earth, assoiled by the ocean-foam,Read more at http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/beyond_the_breakers.html#BPsLTOoRdMzJqsfK.99
Far from the human swarm and mortal folly and care–
I, the foam of earth, assoiled by the ocean-foam,Read more at http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/beyond_the_breakers.html#BPsLTOoRdMzJqsfK.99
My Space in the Immense Universe 
The words, the photos, the breathtaking beauty of it all… Doda, this post is magical! xo
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By: Christy Birmingham on 22/05/2014
at 21:48
Thaaaaank you dear Christy for your praiseful comment ! I’m delighted you enjoyed it ! hugs , Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 23/05/2014
at 01:40
Hello Doda…
Such a wonderful post… Beauitiful landscapes, all related with our ancient roots … The Western Civilization oirigins. Truly evocative and meaningful…
Those photos reached my heart, dear friend…
Sending you hugs and all my best wishes to you,
παζ υ γκλορια 😉
Aquileana 😛
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By: Aquileana on 17/05/2014
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Loved the angle and the perspective you looked at it,dear friend Aquileana,and feel absolutely delighted you crossed the deep blue waters of the Ionian Sea and heard echoes coming from the past,from Homer’s era …
You followed Odysseus’ route from Troy back home to Ithaca.
Thank you for coming by,love and kind thoughts to you,my friend !
Doda 🙂 ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/05/2014
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Thank you, Doda, for sharing your peaceful and loving reflections. And your photos are exquisite. 🙂
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By: Jet Eliot on 16/05/2014
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Delighted you enjoyed it dear Jet ! Thanks a million you came by ,
Doda 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/05/2014
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Oh Doda, how beautiful the writing. I couldn’t see the photos because wifi wouldn’t deliver. I can imagine however and come back to your post later to fill in the visual. Thank you.
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By: Gretchen Del Rio on 15/05/2014
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You can paint the missing images,you can effectively use your painting brushes to fill out all the missing parts ; use the soft blues you use in your oneiric paintings,dear friend Gretchen 🙂
Loved your recent creations …Couldn’t take my eyes off …
They do enchant the beholder,keep shining dear Gretchen !
Love ♥ as always , Doda 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/05/2014
at 01:25
These are some beautiful seascapes Doda. I love sea, it`s a pleasure to be reminded of its beauty. Are all the photos from Greece? Have a nice day. 🙂
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By: Aditix on 15/05/2014
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Thank you dear Aditix !!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the seascapes and the deep blues ! Yes,they are from Greece,from the Ionian Sea where Corfu,Zante,Ithaca,Paxoi,Lefkada,Chephalonia and Kythira are.
Love and cheers to you , Doda 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/05/2014
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wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!so beautiful!!! kisses my friend!
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By: acasadisimi on 15/05/2014
at 12:43
Thank you Simi,they are exactly opposite your lovely country !!!
Kisses and hugs,my friend , Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/05/2014
at 01:34
very beautiful and awesome
regard
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By: kaligrafinusantaraonline on 15/05/2014
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Thanks kindly my friend,delighted you liked my post !!!
Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/05/2014
at 01:35
I didn’t know you wrote poetry. What beautiful imagery. I love the opening line:
“Cleaving the blues in the Ionian Sea Beyond the Breakers and Far from the Human Swarm and Mortal Folly …” Beautiful! and “I felt the sea in me, with me, as waves were rolling out caressing the shore,becoming one with the greens and the massive rocks on their thrones.” You have a talent with words. I can also relate with your poetry because I grew up by the Caribbean seas…What beautiful place you live in and what affinity with Physis.
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By: Maria F. on 15/05/2014
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Hi dear Maria ! Glad you came by 🙂 I don’t write poetry my sweet friend,simply when beauty becomes tantalizing and the eyes are helpless you borrow some of your favourite verses that cross your mind in order to express the overwhelming and intense feelings that flood your soul and you feel the need to share with those who are near and dear to you … I can’t bear the weight of unexpressed feelings.Hope you can discern my very own words,my own expressions.
Love the Caribbean blues you grew up and can feel why you relate with my sea stories and the blue tonalities …
Greece is beautiful and generously endowed by nature and by the Aristotelian concept of Physis … Oh dear Maria ! I love Physis,I love Nature and nature … I love them all and have never stop observing and studying them …
Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/05/2014
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Wow, what a great post! I’m so envious. I miss the sea so much and thank you for taking me with you on this journey. Your words and photos were divine; I felt the sea’s embrace and it enclosed me too by virtue of your narrative and photographs. Hugs and love, Natalie 🙂
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By: nataliescarberry on 15/05/2014
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Why thank you dear Natalie ! Your praiseful comment feels like refreshing sea breeze caressing my face and coming my way to lift my spirits.I am so glad you joined my journey to the Ionian blue waters and for being enclosed in the deep blue ocean.It was sort of return for the enchanting beauty of the flowers you offered us today ! I will never forget the elegant pink beauty against the flawless blue sky ! Love and hugs, Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/05/2014
at 05:21
Such exquisite photos and written reflections, Doda. I especially love:
“time is a passionate sculptor”
Peace and love, Diane
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By: bardessdmdenton on 15/05/2014
at 01:22
Thank you dear Diane ! Your praiseful comment is very much appreciated as I know how busy you are with the writing of your new novels.Yes,time is a passionate sculptor of men and rocks …
Love and blessings , Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/05/2014
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Love the blue, the twilight, the water… Wow, the quote! This is an exquisite post, Dear Doda!
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By: Amy on 14/05/2014
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Many thanks dear Amy ! So glad you appreciated my sea-thoughts and the photos ! I have also to thank you for commenting on my Flickr work ! Stay well my friend, Doda 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/05/2014
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Thank you for making such an effort to shared the beauty with us! Love ya, Doda! 🙂
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By: Amy on 15/05/2014
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Why thank you,dear Amy !!! I’m so glad you apreciated the colours of my country ! Kind thoughts to you , Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/05/2014
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Doda, how incredible a Journey and you shared it with us. Thank you!!! Wonderful photos every single one of them!!! Wishing I could be in that space to experience what I have seen in your pictures up front and personal. Thank you so much for bringing magic here to us. Love, Amy
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By: Amy Pinkrose on 14/05/2014
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Thaaaaank you,dear Amy ! I am delighted you enjoyed what I shared with.The Ionian azure waters are always very inviting.
Take care my friend ,Doda 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/05/2014
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Doda, you don’t know the longing I had to jump into those photos to BE THERE. How fortunate YOU are to have been there. You are truly blessed!!! Love, Amy
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By: Amy Pinkrose on 15/05/2014
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Oh dear,oh dear Amy ! I would love to have you with me there and beg you to spread your pink rose petals on the deep blue waters … We,together,could paint the ocean pink and make the poets scribble … You always have your own way to trigger my imagination and make it run wild … Thank you so much for that 🙂
Love and big hugs send to you upon the waves of the deep blue ocean ♡ (◠‿◠✿) ♡ (◠‿◠✿) ♡ (◠‿◠✿) ♡
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/05/2014
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Sending you Much Love and BIG (((HUGS))) in return. Yes, wouldn’t it be wonderful in what you say? Dreams ….. xx
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By: Amy Pinkrose on 15/05/2014
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BEAUTIFUL BLUE! I really liked the Twilight!
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By: vastlycurious.com on 14/05/2014
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Glad you liked it dear Kathryn ! Hope you are keeping well !
Doda 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/05/2014
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Oh Wow… Now you swept me upon your waves of peace Doda… I really enjoyed these photos… along with your eloquent words .. Long sometimes do I wish to float upon the ocean and let her gentle swell carry me far away… I loved especially the photo of the rocks that tell of time’s stories…. I wonder who they have seen past them.. What stories they could tell about the many who have travelled past…
Loved this entry Doda.. Thank you for sharing.. 🙂
Sue with Love
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 14/05/2014
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Thank you so much Sue for your rich comment ! I’m so glad you enjoyed my sea-thoughts and the rock’s time stories.Once,the king of Ithaka lived near there and the rocks have seen glories,they can rewrite Homer … The azure Ionian waters travel you back in time and you start following Odysseus’ footprints and recall the Homeric epics.It’s then when you float upon the ocean and let her gentle swell carry you far away … Your pithy comment was a nice supplement to my post.Thank you,dear Sue ! Doda 🙂 xoxoxo
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/05/2014
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