Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Pattern and Story


I am drawn to pattern
- not rigid, symmetrical pattern - 
but to pleasing balance


In life as in story
I need to see the particular 
and understand how it relates
to the whole


It wasn't until I got home
from my walk
that I noticed the similarities
in the scenes that caught my eye

much as, in writing a story,
the patterns are not always evident
until I complete a first 'walk' (draft)

but then, once noticed,
the task is to oonch them to the surface

right?

10 comments:

  1. my 'oonching' takes ever so much longer. i need many, many walks to see the pattern.

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  2. Peek inside my iPhoto files and you will find similar photos. Lots and lots of them. I am also drawn to things that are balanced—in a comforting sense. I believe that may also be the case with people. . . drawn to those seeking similar "balance."

    Observation: Layers upon layers in these beautiful photos.

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  3. Beautiful photos Sharon. I can see how they relate to your writing. Have you had much snow yet? We are into mud here.

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  4. i think pattern and rhythm walk hand in hand. what wonderful tools for writing.

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  5. Beautiful analogy, Sharon. I'm fascinated by patterns, too. Patterns and wavelengths and harmonics of similar things.

    Oonch them to the surface – I love that!

    Thanks so much for stopping by. Wishing you a cozy weekend. – g

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  6. Talk about patterns. Talk about texture.

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  7. I like the pattern made by the cut wood. Wood always speaks to me , in many ways.

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  8. Suzanne: you know: 'oonch' as in nudge/squinch/lift/coax. Oonch.

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  9. I love this post - you make me want to open my eyes even more on my walks.

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