I didn't take a photograph of the statue of Robert Burns.
His sightless eyes were looking out over Dunedin,
the most Scottish town in the southern hemisphere,
and there was a seagull, not a pigeon, standing on his head.
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This is such a meaningful poem! Your mind is your own camera. I'm sorry to say but i like taking pictures, because even though it may be embeded in my mind, somtimes the feeling of the moment is dorment in my mind. When i look at a photograph the feelings return. Besides what i said, I loved your peom! ! Kat ^_^
great poem, thanks... i never take photos anyway, i try and remember the sight, and now i'll definitely never take- or regret that i didn't take - an unnecessary picture! words are more important Athena *** words will change the world ***
'But that living jewel shines in my memory' is the line that I will recite for all of the photographs I didn't take. Life's missing photograph albums are nolonger a regret - pictures in words hold far more significance - a magnificent poem. S :)
Haha- Robbie Burns and Friend! The moral of the story seems to be, sometimes you shouldn't have your camera at the ready; and any really great shots you miss on film will always exist on those neurons. (well at least, we can hope for that) . Enjoyed the views all around the world in here.