Today at RDP, drkottaway asks us
to get creative with the word ‘blink’.
Thanks, Doc! Here’s my take.
In Sepia
In amber light and shadows soft,
Two souls entwined, suspended, lost
Where golden dust through windows drifts
And time itself becomes a gift.
Your breath against my temple, warm,
Two hearts that weather any storm,
In sepia tones our love is cast,
A photograph that’s meant to last.
NAR©2025
This is “Grow Old With Me” by Mary Chapin Carpenter
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
awe I love this Nance! So beautiful ❤ ❤
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Thanks for your very sweet comment, CA. I really appreciate it.
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This is gorgeous Nancy! And coming from you- I know there is a sense of realism involved and that adds to the kick.
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Thanks, Jodi. Guilty as charged; I’m a true romantic and can barely remember a time when I wasn’t in love.
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Simply beautiful, Nancy, there’s something romantic about sepia!
I so enjoyed hearing that song again.
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Yes, there’s a lovely combination of feelings … romantic, nostalgic, and a bit of melancholy. MCC did a lovely version of that beautiful song. Thank you, dear Keith.
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So beautiful and tender, Nancy, … you have such delicate touch my friend , …the sepia photo, your emotive words, and the gorgeous music, … A triple combination of perfection, ..💙
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Thanks very much for your lovely comments, Penn. I love the look of sepia and the way it makes me feel …. nostalgic, melancholy and romantic all at the same time. If there isn’t a word for that feeling, someone should create one! I’m delighted to know you enjoyed my poem and the beautiful version of this classic John Lennon song. 🤎
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I’ve been sitting, Nancy, …just trying to think up a word covering all those feelings,…then I gave up and Googled, the AI came up with a Portuguese word Saudade, (doesn’t fit all criteria tho’ but ‘tis the closest I can find …😉) …💙🤗
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Saudade. I like it! Thanks Penn! 😄
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A beautiful post …poem and music …it’s perfect 🙏🙏🙏
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Thanks, Sis! So pleased you like this one. 🤎
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flows beautifully, Nancy …🤍
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Lovely to know that! Thanks, Destiny.
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Gorgeous poem, (I loved every line) followed by the clear, lovely voice of Mary Chapin Carpenter – perfect!
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Thank you, Lisa. I really love Mary Chapin Carpenter’s version of the song.
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Gorgeous!!
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Thank you, Sarah! I’m so pleased by your comment!
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A beautiful poem, Nancy, enhanced by a fabulous version of a lovely John Lennon song 👍
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Thank you, Clive. I greatly appreciate your thoughts. I know you’re a big fan of MCC and I was thinking of you when I chose this version. It’s particularly lovely.
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That’s very sweet of you. I much prefer MCC’s version to the original – her voice is blissful 😊
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I was quite taken by it. 🤎
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Lovely poem Nancy and beautiful song ❤️
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Isn’t that a gorgeous rendition by Mary Chapin Carpenter of the John Lennon classic? Thanks very much, Ange. 🤎
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Yes it’s beautiful 😍
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A sweet and soulful take, in sepia. So dreamy, I don’t want to leave… 😊
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Make yourself comfortable, Michele; you’re welcome to stay as long as you like. 🛋️ Thanks for your lovely comments. ☺️
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A delightful invitation. Thank you so much! 💐
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Beautiful poem of love that lasts, strengthened by an enduring past.
Love this MCC song!
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Thank you so much, Liz. I love MCC’s version of John Lennon’s beautiful song.
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You’ve used the prompt so beautifully
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Grazie, cara mia.
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🤗
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One of your most beautiful poems sis!!!!
💕❤️💕
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Oh, sis …. thanks so very much! You’ve made my day! 🤎
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