13 Jun 2011

Meditation For Monday

Are these whorls
a shell's fingerprints?
Or only 
signs of time
spiralling beyond knowing
of either man or mollusc?

Which life force
teaches them to grow
according
to numbers
whose elegant mastery
creates their fragile beauty?

With thanks to Tess at Magpie Tales.
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36 comments:

  1. tarunima13 June 2011 at 13:45

    wow! this is stunning:)
    "Or only
    signs of time
    spiralling beyond knowing
    of either man or mollusc?"

    brilliant!

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  2. Rinkly Rimes13 June 2011 at 14:05

    The perfection is certainly a mystery.

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  3. Brother Ollie13 June 2011 at 14:06

    It does provoke thought...

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  4. Anonymous13 June 2011 at 14:10

    This stunning I love the concept of the shell's fingerprints

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  5. Kristen Haskell13 June 2011 at 14:17

    Your work amazes me. I love the idea of a shell's fingerprints. Lovely

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  6. Shari13 June 2011 at 14:18

    It is true. The smallest thing a door to the mystery of the universe. Beautiful.

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  7. Laurie Kolp13 June 2011 at 15:37

    Lovely poser here!

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  8. Tess Kincaid13 June 2011 at 15:38

    Beautiful. I thought the ridges looked like fingerprints as well.

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  9. Kathe W.13 June 2011 at 15:56

    nature never ceases to amaze me. Stellar poetry

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  10. Leslie13 June 2011 at 16:04

    "Are these whorls
    a shell's fingerprints?"

    what an interesting question...

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  11. imac13 June 2011 at 17:02

    Wonders of the Universe, my friend.
    Pure Nature.

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  12. Friko13 June 2011 at 18:03

    A lovely little meditation.
    So simple.

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  13. Reflections13 June 2011 at 18:57

    Stunning... yet very meditative. Simple lines carry so much within and between.

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  14. brenda w13 June 2011 at 19:10

    It's the last question you pose that led to my poem. When I could not locate an adequate explanation to how they formed those shells you describe so beautifully, I focused on the creature inside, and its carnivorous ways. LOL

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  15. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall13 June 2011 at 20:34

    insightful.
    that's what make your work stand out.
    :)

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  16. Sheila13 June 2011 at 23:22

    nice - noticing the smallest of details is a gift that few possess.

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  17. Kay L. Davies13 June 2011 at 23:36

    I could not find philosophy within myself today, but I'm so glad others, like you, could do it.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  18. gsb313 June 2011 at 23:58

    Great description and reflection. Wonderful thoughts!

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  19. Tumblewords:14 June 2011 at 00:11

    Provocative and lovely!

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  20. Ann Grenier14 June 2011 at 00:37

    Absolutely love your thoughts here. More coincidence; I wanted to use the word "whorls", thought it was perfect, but it did not fit my final direction. Great use here and a wonderful poem!

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  21. Lyn14 June 2011 at 01:39

    The life force is all the same..as you so wisely show. This is as exquisite as the shell itself.

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  22. Jenne' R. Andrews 14 June 2011 at 09:42

    This is lovely-- i learned today that Darwin was stymied by the appearance of the crustaceans-- you might enjoy what Wikipedia has to say about shells..you and I had something of the same approach to the prompt-- xxxj

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  23. kelvin s.m.14 June 2011 at 10:57

     ..shells are one of the most perfect forms of beauty for me… and i believe those whorls are God’s fingerprints…scattered in the ocean for us to be reminded every time we hold one…that we hold God’s hand as well and that His voice echoed from those shells singing love songs for us.. thank you for the reflection today… i really enjoyed reading your crafts…(:

    Brightest blessings.

    ~Kelvin

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  24. Louise14 June 2011 at 11:06

    Luv it, well captured, thought provoking.

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  25. jabblog14 June 2011 at 11:25

    Very deep. Beautiful words to roll around the tongue.

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  26. cosmos cami14 June 2011 at 17:34

    I love that you touch on the mystery of the sea shell.

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  27. Helen14 June 2011 at 18:11

    As always, a lovely poem including unique the photo close-up.

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  28. Maude Lynn14 June 2011 at 22:49

    Lovely, Jinksy!

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  29. Steve Isaak14 June 2011 at 23:39

    Thoughtful, solid.

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  30. Renee15 June 2011 at 00:30

    I so love the sea and its' treasures and your words give this image more than justice. Nicely done!

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  31. Pat Hatt15 June 2011 at 03:18

    Love how you turned the shell
    Into a great write to tell
    Capturing the image well
    And making both just gel

    Enjoyed the read, nice one!

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  32. Lucy Westenra15 June 2011 at 13:55

    Thoughtful imagery.

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  33. hyperCRYPTICal15 June 2011 at 17:35

    Quite profound my friend. Bravo!

    Anna :o]

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  34. Other Mary15 June 2011 at 17:59

    That's a worthy meditation for any day!

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  35. Anonymous15 June 2011 at 20:47

    Interesting idea :O)

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  36. chiccoreal18 June 2011 at 14:47

    Dear Jinksy: "Which life form teaches them" A very brilliant and stellar "spiralling" shell to teach us this! Wisdom found in these simple life forms amazes me.

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