BSAG revisited: A moment
[First published 16/11/2002]
I missed capturing a moment as a digital image today, because I didn’t have my camera with me. So, here it is translated by my brain from the image formed in my eyes.
Our bus approached a deep flood in the road, water arcing up on each side. Kids in grey hoodies ran alongside, exhilarated, trying to get soaked, dolphins surfing the bow wave. Sun shattered the water drops into sparks, igniting their smiles.
I realized afterwards, with sadness, that I’ve reached an age where I would have been angry, not excited if I were in their position. But, I did see the moment of beauty and appreciate it, so perhaps I’m not irredeemably lost.
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There were dolphins in the bow wave of a BUS???? Or is that a similee for the kids?----- Great photograph!!!!!!!!
p.s. Exmi -- Actually, I believe "simile" is spelled with one "e," but the word you're looking for is "metaphor."
by Aaron F. @ 08/09/2005 1:10 am • Permalink •
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As long as you can remember how much fun it was to get wet, then you're not too old.
by Howard @ 10/09/2005 6:10 pm • Permalink •
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exmi: Yep, it was a metaphor, as Aaron F. said.
Howard:
That's reassuring.
by bsag @ 24/09/2005 1:09 pm • Permalink •
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