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2007.11.26

Loss and Gain

When I compare
What I have lost with what I have gained,
What I have missed with what attained,
Little room do I find for pride.

I am aware
How many days have been idly spent;
How like an arrow the good intent
Has fallen short or been turned aside.

But who shall dare
To measure loss and gain in this wise?
Defeat may be victory in disguise;
The lowest ebb is the turn of the tide.

~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
30 Comments
BeauregardMichel very nice photo !
BeauregardMichel · 2007-11-26: 17:51
photopoet It's been one of those hectic days and this photo is so incredible serene. It also is one of those shots that make you think. Beautifully composed. Good poem to accompany the photo.
photopoet · 2007-11-26: 18:05
jendayee Magnifiscent !
jendayee · 2007-11-26: 18:05
rolpa Tree cloud and earth - a nice comparison. Nice poem, especially as tempered by the final verse.
rolpa · 2007-11-26: 18:25
DancingDolphin Yikes! This is quite a catch! Beautiful!
DancingDolphin · 2007-11-26: 18:30
Lindyart a fav poet .. and love t his picture ..it is itself poetic ... love the tone and balance and the frame adds also :)
Lindyart · 2007-11-26: 18:54
jwideman beautiful poem & picture
jwideman · 2007-11-26: 18:56
soldotnamanda This is a favorite . . . pic. and poem. Both moved me.
soldotnamanda · 2007-11-26: 19:08
MHJphotos This is absolutely wonderful. The clouds ... the tree ... the composition ... Perfect!
MHJphotos · 2007-11-26: 19:15
dkelly wow beautiful
dkelly · 2007-11-26: 19:27
sunshineand henry was spot on in this writing...and so is your photo.
sunshineand · 2007-11-26: 20:46
emilith9 Gorgeous!
emilith9 · 2007-11-26: 21:33
abbeyh13 simply beautiful!
wonderful words!
stunning shot!
abbeyh13 · 2007-11-26: 21:38
youlookmahvelous This is a keeper for sure, nice composition and the softness is wonderful.
youlookmahvelous · 2007-11-26: 22:19
peregol fantastic landscape
peregol · 2007-11-27: 00:57
Maxine Beautiful
Maxine · 2007-11-27: 01:28
Tackylady1 That is really beautiful!! You should frame this one.
Tackylady1 · 2007-11-27: 01:34
jet28 So cool!
jet28 · 2007-11-27: 03:42
facan wow!!! Classic!!!
facan · 2007-11-27: 05:14
tbranscum Love the color in the picture, another awesome shot!
tbranscum · 2007-11-27: 07:57
coralinad I have always wanted to take this picture. Bravo.
coralinad · 2007-11-27: 09:49
dweiskir This is breathtaking. Instant favorite for me.
dweiskir · 2007-11-27: 10:14
Jannie I love the solitary tree & the big sky contrast. Awesome shot!
Jannie · 2007-11-27: 13:21
agandia Piece of art !Bravo!
agandia · 2007-11-27: 17:04
chrisfly How wonderful, beautiful colours! Fantastic contrast in the tree...
chrisfly · 2007-11-28: 12:24
Genevieve This is a magnificent shot! I put it into my favourites and now I'll hope that I find such a scene myself so I can copy you ;-)
Genevieve · 2007-11-29: 20:19
camilleauteuil you are a poet and poets are never alone beacause they live with the beauty of the world...
camilleauteuil · 2007-11-30: 00:17
Carley Wow!!
Carley · 2007-12-01: 10:39
mattandbranson Catching up on your blog all at once always leaves me in awe. How you can get such perfect shots each time is amazing. I love this one as well...my favorites is going to be overflowing today I can tell!
mattandbranson · 2007-12-06: 12:38
SuperG Something big about that sky and something small about that tree. Very nice.
SuperG · 2007-12-24: 19:05
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