A new lens! A few photos. And a poem.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I asked my husband for a new lens for my birthday present this year. Today, he gave it to me, early, so I could practice with it. My birthday's next week.

It's an Olympus 60 mm macro. Andy had one and he did great photos with it. Now it's my turn and I am starting to learn. Emphasis on starting!









The poem:

The Torch

has passed.
His hands no longer capable of artistry.
His knowledge gone into the abyss.
His gifts live in those he
left behind.

I stand to inherit what I can.
He knew so much!
I will do whatever is in my reach,
however small.

I owe him.
I love him.
And I honor him.

The lens he used
is now mine.
I look into its depths
and I see his face,
his smile,
encouraging me.

It’s a new place
for me to dwell in,
but I will make it my own.

I owe him all that, and more.

I accept the torch.
He will live
through me.

November 21, 2024.