Ink stained hopes
struggle to speak
A dying dream
can find new life
Names call out
“Hear us now!”
Some wash away
others forget
A few hold true
to a lost belief
The door is open
waiting for you
Abbey Road, London, June 2011, c.b.w.
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c.b. 2012
wow. This is a wonderful juxtaposition of words and image!
This photograph has been on my mind for a while now and I’m so happy it finally decided to speak. In general, I am fascinated by the “autograph” walls that pop up all over Europe (like the Lennon Wall in Prague), but this one was pretty special because I got to fulfill a promise I made to my aunt . . . she’s always wanted her name on Abbey Road and I finally got to put it there.
oh that’s wonderful! It’s so neat when we get to realize something we’ve wanted or have promised. Makes this even more special.
Love it… !!
Thanks!
This is what I was writing on Tuesday!
I LOVE this! The photo was very inspirational, as I’ve noticed so many of yours are. They all seem to hint at a world beyond the door. ‘Ink stained words struggle to speak’ – what a lovely way to describe the graffiti!
Doors are my favorite thing to photograph – I guess its a little obvious! Lol!
I firmly believe in the power of possibility and never, ever giving up. Door open all the time – we just have to brave enough to walk through them.
The graffiti on this wall is really quite special. There is so much love on this wall as people sign as fans of The Beatles and with hopes of peace. Its a lovely tribute to the idea that nothing is impossible.
Since I often work with autistic children and young adults, I was touched by the movie Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes. She did a marvelous job portraying the autistic woman who has become famous for her papers on animal husbandry and humane ways of treating cattle and other farm animals. The reason I brought it up is, she had a fear of going through DOORS that she had to overcome. If you get the chance to see her movie or looking up her story on-line, it is definitely worth the time.
Fantastic.
Thanks so much!
London continues to be a very inspiring place!
“A dying dream can find new life”…and the image of the open door…really wonderful, CB.
Thank you!
I still can’t believe that door was open with the light and shadows hitting it in such a dramatic way – it was so beautiful in person and I can only hope the picture does it some justice.
Profound C.B. and quite uplifting.
Thanks! I was hoping it would create a nice sense of optimism.
You did a lot with the few words there. I had an image of souls waiting in heaven. Then I saw the lovely picture and how it fitted. Great job!
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I love this photo and I was really hoping to give it a fitting tribute.
Love the pic. It gave me a rush after the poem.
Thanks.
It’s one of the few shots that worked in one take.
Loved it!!! Both…
Thank you!
You always come up with something inspirational and interesting. Nice post.
Thank you!
I hope it left you smiling.
Really like the picture!! I never saw Abby Road when I was in London. Didn’t really even know about the Beatles then, either
I like your poem.
I missed Abbey Road the first three times I went to London. I was not going to let it get away on the fourth try!
Nice!!
Thanks, so much!
Wow, that is really a cool poem, and the picture just is perfect for it. Love it.
Thank you so much.
It was a fun piece to write. I love it when the words just fly out and only asked for a few tinkers before it all falls in place.
Enjoy how you are inspired by an image…and London keeps on giving!!
I’ve always been a “visual learner.”
I can’t believe its been almost a year since I went, but its a trip that continues to inspire.
This ties in wonderfully, with your previous post on making your mark. Of course, I’m also a sucker for a good doorway.
Uh-oh, you’re onto me! (I like to have little themes each week, where at leas two posts tie together!)
I have a ridiculous collection of doorway photos from all over the world. I just love them and I can’t help but snap pictures of beautiful and interesting doors!
It’s another one for your chapbook! Doors are on my top 5 photo subjects list. The poem speaks so eloquently to the history of Abbey Road and what it still means to people today.
One of these days, I’ll have to do a post on some of the door photos I’ve taken over the years. They’re so pretty!
I’ve tucked this one safely away for a possible chapbook one day!
How perfect! You have such a talent for this.
Thank you.
You are really too kind. Poetry is tough for me and I am in awe of your talents in this realm.