My imaginary friend knows where I am. I’m on a quest to find that idea that will turn life right-side up again. It could be a fool’s errand, but I have nothing else to do. So if you’re looking for me, you might as well stop. I don’t have the answer–yet. Find the answer and offer to share it with whomever wants to know. Then, perhaps, I will find you.
SUNLIGHT AND SANDSTONE
MAGPIES FIND THEMSELVES AT HOME
SOMETIMES SO DO I
Text: Linked to dVerse Poetics. Amaya is hosting with the theme “getting personal”.
Photos: “Sunlight and Sandstone”, above, and “Morning”, below.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
Utah or Arizona? Gorgeous.
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It is Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods park. Thank you, Judy!
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Aha.. I’ve been there. I used to live in Laramie.. and Cheyenne. Took my niece and nephews there in 1976. And Manitou Springs.
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Our daughter lives in Colorado Springs which gets us there every now and then. I even made it up the Manitou Springs Incline although I think I prefer Barr Trail.
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I took my sister{s kids to the cliff dwellings there.
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Right-side up sounds like a worthwhile quest to achieve.
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Hopefully I know which side is up. Thank you, Vivian!
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😃
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A Best Imaginary
Friend is a
Free
IMaGiNaTioN
WitHiN.. For True
Words Talk Back per Say..
Hi Frank i enjoyed this Visit..
As Far
As
Black
And White
WiLL CoLoRNoW.:)
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Good point about the imaginary friend being a free imagination. Thank you, Fred!
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SMiLes
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Welcome..:)
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Sometimes. so do I…. the sometimes is touching.
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It doesn’t always happen which makes it special when it does. Thank you, Reena!
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Never had an imaginary friend. But I did, and still do talk to me, myself and I. And magpies are supposed to be the most intelligent of animals. I have never seen one. I love this haibun!
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I think it is that me, myself and I that get wondering whose real and who isn’t. I’ve only seen magpies in Colorado, but I hear they are similar to crows which are very smart birds. Thank you, Mary!
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I like your quest with your imaginary friend.
dwight
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It keeps me busy. Thank you, Dwight!
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Hi Frank,
sometimes it is hard to find an answer, right. Pictures are wonderful . Colorado Springs is amazing
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It is an amazing place. Thank you, Ben!
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We all need imaginary friends- love it Frank!
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They keep one company. Thank you, Linda!
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great stuff Frank
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Thank you!
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this was a little tender for me, so creative to take a prompt on soul mates and title it imaginary friend. The concept of a (single) soul mate is tenuous and may just verge on the imaginary, but then we are on a quest to find even who each one of us might be, our won definition of self might also be a constant shifting fiction. Magpies are strong, fierce, beautiful scavenging omnivores, borrowing from every resource, rather than settling on one niche to survive, might not be a bad strategy when wounding out our souls, of mates or otherwise. this was so beautiful. Garden of the Gods, now its on my list, somehow. Thanks.
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Thank you, Lona! The Garden of the Gods is an unusual place and worth the trip to Colorado Springs. One can move from imaginary friend to soul mate easily. I like how you made the association.
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I love the thought of an imaginary friend… maybe a bit like finding yourself in a mirror.
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It is like finding oneself in the mirror. Thanks, Bjorn!
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“My imaginary friend knows where I am. I’m on a quest to find that idea that will turn life right-side up again.” This is delightful, Frank! The photos are gorgeous too. I love this short, sweet poem of yours – it speaks to me.
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I am glad it speaks to you. Thank you!
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I like how it’s the sharing of what is precious that shows you who it is you’re looking for. Lovely haibun, Frank.
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It is the sharing that counts. Thank you, Amaya!
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Nature is our best hide and friend and ultimately our original lost home. Always nice to be back in her lap.
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It does seem like our original lost home as you mention. Thank you!
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To have an imaginary friend who knows where you are is to be always true to self
Luv it.
Thank you Frank for dropping by to read mine
Much♥️love
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It is being true to self. I hadn’t thought of it like that before. Thank you, Gillena!
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What a fabulous place to wander even if you don’t find the answers you are seeking.
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It is a fabulous place to wander. Thank you, Suzanne!
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A most intriguing haibun, Frank.
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Thank you, Robbie! Imaginary friends can be intriguing.
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Wonderful haibun, Frank. Also, the lighting in your photo is exquisite.
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I got to the park early. The Sun was rising over those rock formations. I am glad you liked them, Sara!
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