Monday, January 19, 2009

A Way Through the Darkness


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To this nation you were like a voice in the wilderness crying, "Make the paths straight," a light refusing to be put out by the darkness, a tree planted by the water of life and unmoved by adversity, the stature of your silhouette still looms in our dark landscape showing a way down the road of peace and reconciliation. Thank you for going ahead of us Dr. King. May we all get there with you.

19 comments:

Laurie Allee said...

Beautiful and powerful words and image. Thanks for this, Kim.

USelaine said...

Yes indeedy! Yesterday's concert celebration was beautifully rich in reference and symbolism. How lucky we are to see it!

Jilly said...

Perfect photograph to go with your moving words, Kim. Today, somehow seems a more important MLK day than normal with the immensity of what is about to happen tomorrow. Sometimes it's hard to breath - it's such a moment in history. May we all get there with Dr. King - I so agree.

brattcat said...

This captures the sense of incubation that this country is experiencing now. The hazy brightness of possibility. Excellent entry, Kim. Thanks.

Small City Scenes said...

Awesome, Kim. MB

Al said...

Love this picture!

I'm going to be in Seattle for a couple of days later this week. Can't wait...

Live More Now said...

That is so beautiful I have tingles. And this photo is my favorite yet.

metric152 said...

That's an amazing photo. I subscribed to the rss feed in google reader so I can look forward to these photos every morning.

abc said...

Good pic, nice words, great post.

Tania said...

Not only can you take a great picture, but you have a way with words as well! Beautiful!

Chow Down Seattle said...

Beautiful!

Jane Hards Photography said...

Beautiful in every way words and image.

cara said...

Just fabulous - makes the hair go up on the back of my neck.

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic picture. Amazingly eerie!

Copenhagen said...

This is stunning!

What Would Jesus Glue? said...

Fantastic photo!

Kris McCracken said...

A great image!

Maya said...

Wow, what a striking shot. The colors almost look like fire!

Kim said...

Thanks to each and every one of you for your kind comments. I appreciate it!
-Kim