It was a crisp clear winter’s morn
The town was still waking
The bridge was awash in early morning glory
Breathtaking beauty in a moment
Of luxury and peaceful contemplation
These moments are cherished
The moments where our existence
However minuscule is in perfect harmony
With the world around us.
Alison Jean Hankinson
Te Matau ā Pohe is the name of the bridge in Whangarei, it was opened on Saturday 27 July 2013. The bridge spans the Hatea River from Pohe Island to Port Road. Its name means the fish-hook of Pohe.
The symbolism of the fish-hook, it represents strength, good luck and safe travel across water.
This was written in response to d”Verse poetics. Link here:
I took the photos on the morning described, I had taken Ellen to work very early one winter’s morning and just had to pull over and take in the beauty of the moment.
#d’Verse
Love this! Especially these lines
“a moment
Of luxury and peaceful contemplation”
More of us should stop during moments like this, and contemplate what we see. How many times do people simply rush by and traverse her — rather than looking at the total picture — especially the reflection in her waters below.
Lovely — especially her name. hmmmm…..notice that? Somehow I’ve slipped into calling this bridge a she 🙂
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I almost feel that the bridge is a shepherd of great moments… maybe a bridge can bridge in more ways than one.
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Love this bridge
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Such a lovely sight with that bridge ~ Thanks for the photo and verses speaking of peace and harmony ~
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Gorgeous photos, and a beautiful piece.
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Love, love, love this!
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lovely
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There’s an Interstate
10 Loop boardwalk bridge
underneath the big concrete
bridge in Biloxi CaSinos way..
And while the wife
plays with
the one
Arm bandits..
i relax wiTh
Nature tHeir..
A place for homeless
folks to rest tHeir head..
surELy mOre A gift oF lifE
than thaT new Scarlet Pearl
that Trump built on the other siDe..
funny.. how homeless can work with A HuMan
soUL.. morE BridGes needED to SpiRit oF HeART..:)
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A wonderful image of a bridge truly brought to life.
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Thanks for the inspiration of
Your Poetry.. My FriEnd..:)
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I love that photo! ‘awash in early morning glory’ – just lovely!
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lovely words, soothing reflections. 🙂 ❤
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A perfectly lovely moment captured by your words…and camera!
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