~ Footprints ~ by Meisiekind
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
pain
impossible to breathe
disbelief
only one question: why?
thoughts at war:
remembering
verifying
comparing
contradicting
justifying.
an endless, meaningless battle
to the brink of self destruction
meagre clasps at hope
pleading: please, please!
tears
yet only a deafening silence
echoes in reply
then emptiness, nothingness
and finally realization
of broken promises
shards of yesterday
merely wiped away
not by the sand of the desert
nor the tides of the ocean
but by harsh decisions
unexpected
uncompromising
savagely selfish
a heart is crushed
a soul withered away
but the footprints of yesterday
will stay
April 27, 2009
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Image taken at the Namibian Coast, March 2009

Comments (39)
great work!!
Fanstastic photo
Your words cut through my heart - and I cry for you my friend. Only one row of footprints, with a second row dissappering along the way...
Very, very nicely written. I can only imagine. Painful. Wonderful photo to illustrate your words. Good arch by the way...just for a little cheer:)
Jolie prise de vue!
EXCELLENT
Superb work. There is the ideal and it wears away until we get to the real. The shock wears off and slowly that initial question of why becomes less urgent. We learn the answers to a very different version of the question why as time goes by. One that moves us higher, and into a better future. A process of many years.
Yes the footprints will still be there. I know. Beautiful poem. And such a perfect shot too.
SUPERB!
fabulous !!! love your writing
So very sad...but a beautiful image.
beautiful image - fitting colour.
Beautiful and sad poem and photo!
friends my come and friends my go but no matter where your friends are they will always leave footprints in your soul,I will always be by your side. excellent capture.
Your postwork goes well with the tone of the poem. Nicely done.
Good work Mum! Fitting poem to a fitting image!
Your words are so sad... wonderful photo!!!
Have you a limp Carin? There looks to be a slight drag on the right foot. Foot prints in the sand should always be in twos or more, sadness is around if there is only one set. By the tone of your words sadness is indeed around, I hope it goes away pretty soon. Excellent image, profound words. Gentle hugs.
I know.
Wonderful shot!
i guess I feel it... Carin, life goes on. keep on great work!
Nice photo I like the footprints.
excellent!
Wonderful capture!
Wonderful work as ever Carin, I know your words.
Poignant narrative to accompany this marvelously lit and textured image, Carin! There will always be conflict and war as long as there is life on earth. And I'm not just talking about humanity.
Your capture enhances the very sad thoughts of your poem. Very well put together and remember that when one door shuts another opens. Take care.
Ohhhh Dierbaar ... my heart breaks, reading your beautiful, aching words. I am always here for you, my friend ... Ek het jou lief ...
What an amazing shot! Your poetry works with this piece so well. They are beautiful companion pieces.
Stunning work Carin (((C))) I hope you are okay, beautiful but so very sad are the words, much love to you!