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the passageway
 
It beckons us
 
No need to look back

For what is it to die,

But to stand in the sun and melt into the wind?

~Kahlil Gibran, from "The Prophet"

 

Life here goes on...

 

When our time is over, there is an opening offering us safe passage.

 

Maybe we see a door,or a window.

A glimpse of something (or someone)... warm, loving and somehow familiar...

 

we pass through~

In loving memory of  Margaret Louise Nelson

 

And Emily Kay Compton (my angel)

 
Fearlessly

We open the door....

 
We pass through unharmed,like mist
 
Into the darkness,briefly...without sadness

For a brief moment, that which is closed, opens for us alone...

 
Not all is black and white
 
What is old, becomes new
 
Welcoming
 
Things become clear.
 
In our safe place...
 
Our souls go on...leaving our mark on those left behind (for now) :)
 
Of peace and respite
COMMENTS
Bethe27 said at 9:11 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
So lovely ... ...sigh!! :-)
Debdog said at 9:17 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
thanks Bethe :)
Jamesbrian200257 said at 9:35 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
Great story. Well done Deb. Thanks for sharing your spiritual message.
SFMatMan said at 9:51 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
Spellbinding and thought-provoking. Very nice.
Debdog said at 9:54 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
thnaks, and also to my own Mom, Grace...
Cowgirl said at 9:56 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
Deb this is so lovely love all the colors ...
21-gramm said at 10:33 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
Debbie, exellent vintage doors! WOW!!
Debdog said at 10:42 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
My best friend's (Carol) CATHADEN...Mom died last Monday...she was Margaret Nelson....she was like a Mom to me too... :)this is for her, and all loved ones that go on before us. Emily was the donor of my heart....she saved 4 others thru her gift of organ donation
Debdog said at 10:42 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
see also RHonda(Welschick"s) tabblo"bucket of Love"
Umauma said at 11:20 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
So beautiful Deb!
YorkJodi said at 11:29 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
This is beautiful... I love the words, the poem, the ending... and all the photos you took / found to go with this... What a wonderful tribute... just awesome!!
Debdog said at 11:33 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
all the words are mine Jod, except for the quote at the end...THANKS!!!!!!
Debdog said at 11:33 p.m. on Jul 20, 2008:
thanks Bobbie, and Den and Uma :)
Hellodear said at 6:51 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
It's a tabblo about Spirit's growth. No way, one misses this passage. A must seen tabblo. Thanks a lot Deb. Thanks thanks and thank a lot Emily!

Kam
Maz2001 said at 7:50 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Lovely images and poem.
EMA said at 8:25 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Lovely composition. The photos, the poem, the end, all is perfectly melted and beautiful. A awesome tribute. God bless those angels that save lives with their own. Thank you, very much for sharing.
Ericf said at 8:47 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Great windows!

=)
Hhwind said at 9:15 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
A great tabblo, the quote, the poems and the pictures but most of all the sincerity
and the love that goes with it
Lifequest22 said at 10:39 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
well done tabblo Deb. I especially like the door and window images.
PhotoPop said at 10:47 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Very moving
Msisongkram said at 10:54 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Splendid, very beautiful! Both the pictures and poems. Excellent Tabblo with so much love and thoughts. Very nice work,Deb!
Debdog said at 11:16 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
thanks all! and special thanks Eric, for having a look...:)
Ira said at 11:30 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Sad and philosophical tabblo. I do not know what for has come in the world. To like? To dream? I do not know...But I too hope for pass in the life. To see beauty. Perfect photos.
Trout921 said at 11:40 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
This is not sad but uplifting!!! When our physical presence is gone, we live on in memories and in our spirit... We wander through the doors that were locked... the windows that were closed... we are eternal... Kahil Gibran did not finish his thought... The wind is eternal!!! Great insightful tabblo!!!
Debdog said at 11:56 a.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Ira, I believe we leave here and go to a different ,better place, in our spirit....:)
Thanks Trout...:O you got it!!!!!!!!!
Chaitiamma said at 12:34 p.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Very nicely done.
YonderCreature said at 12:59 p.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Wonderful play of colours and touching tribute. So much hope in these images!
Debdog said at 5:14 p.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
thanks Mimi and Yonder :)
Mirella said at 5:16 p.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Perfect link between photos and words. Ciao, dear Debra.
Debdog said at 5:18 p.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
thanks Mirella :) Ciao:)
Snooway said at 5:53 p.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Beautiful tabblo, love all the angles , especially the second and last shots
Andre. said at 8:58 p.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Sorry to hear about your loss. Very nice theme
ConnieL said at 9:00 p.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Oh, Debra, this is lovely! AND so perfectly fits with my thoughts and feelings after attending a funeral today. Thank you!!
Jamigerald@***.com said at 11:06 p.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Beautiful pictures and words....I moved nearly to tears. I know the passage way-well done!
Debdog said at 11:13 p.m. on Jul 21, 2008:
Jamie, thanks for stopping by!:)
Debdog said at 12:28 a.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
thanks SUe, andre...
YOu are welcome COnnie...
Chilla said at 6:49 a.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
Beautiful tabblo and tribute Debra with some beautiful words!
Swedfinn said at 12:57 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
Beautiful poem and great images! Great work Debra!
Pattymaryclare said at 1:14 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
Oh I missed this one ('i'm late late for a very important date') THIS IS JUST A WORK OF ART AND LABOR OF LOVE .....THAT SHOWS CLEARLY DEBS! so wonderful for yours and our spirits. and a great tribute againi. I'm sorry for your loss my dear Debbie! xox Patty
DocEna said at 1:25 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
Fantastic depiction of the words in the poem and a kindhearted homage to your dear lost friend...my sympathies...
Debdog said at 1:37 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
thanks PmC and DOc...the words are mine, except for the very end as noted....:)
thanks Jorma and Mimi
Jantass said at 5:26 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
Debra, beautiful Tabblo, perfect description on the death, the life continues for that we remain in this world ... it is my favorite tabblo, wonderful message .................( Debra ,hermosa Tabblo ,perfecta descripción sobre la muerte ,la vida continua para los que nos quedamos en este mundo ...es mi tabblo favorito ,maravilloso mensaje )
AliDar said at 7:18 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
You've done a wonderful job of photographing this old place with all the weather-worn wood, blistered paint and encroaching weeds. Not sure if that welcoming shot seems very welcoming though; I'd much rather hang out at the old house and fade back into the earth along with it, and then grow up with the weeds again each spring.
Debdog said at 7:57 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
thanks Jeanine, thanks Dar....yeah the light coulda beem warmer.... hmmmmmmmmmm
AliDar said at 8:06 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
That's better. I still find it overwhelmingly bright though and prefer the thought of fading into the earth and growing up with the weeds each spring, but that's based on personal tastes, and has very little to do with how you've presented this tab.
Debdog said at 8:10 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
hey! maybe we do both! :) thanks...if i had more than picasa i could tone it down ! :)
Pattymaryclare said at 8:29 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
Hey Debs you can TONE IT DOWN with Picasa's graduated tint tool...just click it don't pick a 'tint'..you can then see the 'cross' and drag it down as much as you'd like to 'darken' down..or try 'apply' then just do it again as many times as needed. (let me know if that helps or is the effect you want'...sometimes tho' not ofent 'saturation can help but that's MORE color..so not likely. GOOD LUCK! pattyfriendsis xo
Debdog said at 8:44 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
hey, thsnks..never thouhgt of that...i will give it a try later.
Little_italy4_me said at 9:56 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
Deb, these are great photos...love the knob shot. great windows!!
Debdog said at 10:20 p.m. on Jul 22, 2008:
thanks Laurie :)
Chesapeakekid said at 12:12 a.m. on Jul 23, 2008:
Beautiful Tabblo with deep meaning. Windows and doors to another place and time.
Debdog said at 12:27 a.m. on Jul 23, 2008:
thanks! :)
Leftofcenter said at 1:09 a.m. on Jul 23, 2008:
beyond the door there's peace I'm sure...
Memotions said at 4:40 a.m. on Jul 23, 2008:
The Gibran quote fits perfectly with your thoughts and words....and what photos!!! An inspiring and comforting piece, Deb. Bravo!
Gerardfotografeert said at 5:18 a.m. on Jul 23, 2008:
Very inspiring tabblo, outstanding creative and beautiful layout, quotte, colors and shots.
Maureen6 said at 10:59 a.m. on Jul 23, 2008:
How beautiful, sensitive, insightful and creative. I love this tabblo it's one of my favorites that you have done. I also admire Gibran and he sure leaves a path for the mind to follow. Just as you do. Thank you again Deb.
Maureen6 said at 11:02 a.m. on Jul 23, 2008:
May Margaret Nelson rest in peace.
Debdog said at 11:19 a.m. on Jul 23, 2008:
thanks Annnelies,Patty,Gerard, Maureen
Welshchick said at 2:51 p.m. on Jul 23, 2008:
And you would know all of this...I think that each one of us should ponder this one. Enchantingly honest, real and comforting...I nominate this creation for TABBLO of the Life.
Debdog said at 5:12 p.m. on Jul 23, 2008:
thanks Rhonda :)
Candlepower said at 12:04 p.m. on Jul 24, 2008:
This is so special it touches something. All who lost loved ones will find peace in this! Thank You!
Debdog said at 12:51 p.m. on Jul 24, 2008:
thanks PAt :)
Moonstarlee said at 2:25 p.m. on Jul 24, 2008:
I really understand what it is like to lose a loved one and i really think that this tabblo is life changing for anyone who is guided to view it...thank you deb for this inlighting tabblo...it is simply amazing..and made me feel even closer to all my loved ones...
~Tianna :)

Thanks again Deb!!! Take Care........
Loes said at 3:38 p.m. on Jul 24, 2008:
Very beautiful and touching Deb!
Debdog said at 11:37 p.m. on Jul 24, 2008:
you are welcome Tianna, thanks Loes :)
Joanpage said at 1:03 a.m. on Jul 26, 2008:
Deb-We used a reading from Gibran at out wedding 38 years ago-----he is such an artist as are you with your beautiful touching photos-they blend so well with the words.
Debdog said at 1:45 a.m. on Jul 28, 2008:
thanks Joan :) we married 32 yearsa go!
Domieb2 said at 9:21 a.m. on Jul 29, 2008:
Beautiful and profound. Love the contrast of the photos.
Krisu said at 12:08 p.m. on Aug 3, 2008:
Beautiful and so touching.
Writeguy47 said at 10:49 a.m. on Aug 12, 2008:
I especially like the angled door and rustic knob. You have a great eye for compostion.
Debdog said at 11:50 p.m. on Sep 2, 2008:
thanks :)
Sd14 said at 4:28 p.m. on Oct 23, 2008:
hi debra,
i believe we are children of the light&we will return to the light in the meantime we as photographers will chase the light untill it catches us and absorbs us into itself,
you may have seen this light at some time during your ilness perhaps,
this life we lead is only an illusion just a mistake of the true intelect the true us,
as i have said somewhere before love brought us here& it will bring us home from here,
i have found always how amazing how ilness of any kind can open us to some truths about this world and its wonders congrats on this tabblo you have put it together very very well,
best wishes & a long life with lots of creative fun, may u never feel fear again, only peace&tranquility&good health,


joe
Ripdustin said at 10:13 a.m. on Nov 17, 2008:
this is so right!! it gave me chills i know my son has got to see this first hand.Deb the night he died after all the hospital things was over and we came home i layed in bed in a daze. i seen him come and hold my hand and said "mom im sorry i wonted to go..its amazin up here please dont be mad...i couldnt come back".. thats him he was always worried about me even when he seen god and the miracle of heaven he worried about me first. i know he is in a better place i have no more worries of him being hurt its just the hurt of going on without him thats a pain you cant bear sometimes.
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