aurora borealis

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look up
the magical show starts again
this arctic winter, to brighten my nights
a blazing flare somewhere
dazzling, colorful lights here
painting beautifully
a vivid december sky

I run across the snow desert
stand in an open space
surrendered to the alchemy
of beauty and brilliance
seducing the night

from the spectrum of my thoughts
to the lining of feelings
against the backdrop of amorous stars
reflecting off that glowing canvas, I see
every burning desire, dream and longing

…..

inspired from the fascinating show of northern lights I saw with my lil brother this morning =)

h

41 thoughts on “aurora borealis

    pi314chron said:
    December 8, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Gorgeous to the point of tears. Since the first grade in school and a huge poster of the Northern Lights stretched from wall to wall above the chalk board, I have dreamed of seeing them. Now, at 72, I face the realization that I may never get to experience them as you and your brother did. Thank you for the next best thing — your poetry and the majestic display in the photo!

    Thanks also for visiting my blog:

    http://randalane.wordpress.com

    I would be honored if you choose to follow.

    Respect and Admiration,

    Ron

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      Himani B responded:
      December 10, 2013 at 12:13 pm

      awh! my heart bows in gratitude, you’re too kind Ron. thanks a lot! I hope and pray you do get to see them, they’re truly magical. I send you my best wishes, thank you for visiting this space 🙂 much love and warm regards

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    Pam Bickell said:
    December 4, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Wow, it’s hard to capture in words what you saw, but you did a darn good job! Thanks for the picture, too. amazing.

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      Himani B responded:
      December 10, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      thank you so much Pam, appreciate your kind words. its truly my pleasure to share, thanks for dropping by 🙂

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    Noora said:
    December 4, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Himani, your imagery, your language, your heart – so beautiful. I’ve written a poem called “Northern Lights”. I need to find it. Thank you for reminding me ,-)

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      Himani B responded:
      December 4, 2013 at 9:53 pm

      maybe what you see is only your own beautful reflection 🙂 always so kind and generous with your words, noora..I hope you know that I am one of the biggest fans of your writing. so when you find it, please do me a huge favour and direct me towards it 🙂 would love to read!

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    Monia Swaans said:
    December 4, 2013 at 8:00 am

    How blessed to witness such powerful beauty. Thank you for the vivid description.

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      Himani B responded:
      December 4, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      pleasure Monia, thanks for being here..appreciate your kind words 🙂

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    Variety Of Life said:
    December 4, 2013 at 4:16 am

    beautiful!

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    Colligavit Nemo said:
    December 4, 2013 at 2:36 am

    wow this is spectacularly gorgeous. love the poem

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      Himani B responded:
      December 4, 2013 at 9:50 pm

      means a lot, many thanks 🙂

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    utalapwrx said:
    December 4, 2013 at 1:14 am

    Beautiful! The end gave me goosebumps!

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      Himani B responded:
      December 4, 2013 at 9:49 pm

      🙂 thank you so much!

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    Mark Lanesbury said:
    December 3, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    It’s amazing the incredible things that are in this world, as your words express. Truly amazing. Thank you for sharing such beauty! Namaste

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:31 pm

      pleasure, Mark..I am happy to hear that you liked it. there is beauty in everything..sometimes hidden, sometimes revealed..present in subtle and loud ways 🙂 thank you for dropping by _/\_

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    Beauty Along the Road said:
    December 3, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Double like! simply stunning picture…where was this taken?

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:28 pm

      thank you so much 🙂 I am not too sure sorry, saw something very similar so used this

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    Thamyris said:
    December 3, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    A blessed moment of intimacy you have gifted me with…magnificent.

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      that made me smile, Tam. my pleasure to share, thank you for your kind words 🙂

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        Thamyris said:
        December 3, 2013 at 7:42 pm

        A smile I cannot see, and yet it pleases me deeply.

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    Michael Graeme said:
    December 3, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Simply gorgeous as always. And a breathtaking photograph.

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      Michaelll! thank you so much 🙂 .. appreciate your kind words and visit, as always

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    Phoenix033 said:
    December 3, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    sweet! They are my fav.

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      I don’t blame you 🙂 where do you usually see them from?

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    Robert said:
    December 3, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Greetings,

    What a beautiful image, with the inspired beautiful words as well!

    Thank you for sharing this creation.

    All good wishes,

    robert

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      thanks a lot Robert, makes me happy to hear that 🙂 best, always!

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    Liana said:
    December 3, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    oh my godness just breathtaking and breathy and beautiful

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:18 pm

      thank you Liana, glad to hear you liked it 🙂

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    Rexie said:
    December 3, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    That must have been a spiritual experience Himani. Looks like you guys were well prepared for this event. Did you have to wait long?

    I am waiting for my chance to see Aurora Australis. *sigh* Hopefully I will. My only interaction so far has been with planters and stars and that too only because I study the night sky as a hobby. And believe me, the summer has been a winter here this time, and I have not been able to study the sky for about 5 months now which is disappointing really.

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:47 pm

      it sure was, Rex..hoping to see more of this 🙂 its beauty really stirs the soul. we weren’t prepared at all lol my brother woke me up at around 5ish with the words “maaanii..wake up! northern lights!” and I just put on my jacket and ran outside with him in my pajamas 😛 we saw something very similar, with hues of red in there too but didn’t grab the camera..sorry if I disappointed you. Hope you get to study the night sky like you wish and the weather changes in your favour. perhaps it will, give it some time. thanks for dropping by 🙂

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        Rexie said:
        December 3, 2013 at 8:14 pm

        He calls you maanii? He still must a tiny cute thing. Or perhaps that’s your pet name?

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    Wendell A. Brown said:
    December 3, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Lovely words, beautiful Image…thanks for sharing!

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      pleasure Wendell, thank you so much..appreciate it 🙂

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    speedyjoemarxist said:
    December 3, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    I hope to one day see the lights

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      I hope and pray you get to see them too Joe, thank you for dropping by 🙂

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        speedyjoemarxist said:
        December 5, 2013 at 11:26 am

        thank you for writing beautifully, keep it up, and I am sure to continue to drop by

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    Daniel Ionson said:
    December 3, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    I’ve only gotten to see the borealis once (when I was traveling in northern Scotland). Stunning.

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      Himani B responded:
      December 3, 2013 at 7:15 pm

      they sure are, Daniel. they leave me in awe everytime. hope you get to see them again 🙂

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