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Máire Uí Mhaicín | all galleries >> 2007-2009 >> PAD Challenges >> 2008 Monthly Themes >> November 2008 Challenge : A song, a poem, a proverb > No. 21 : A slice of the Circle of Life: Both sides now
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No. 21 : A slice of the Circle of Life: Both sides now

Another round image today: this one is for Maaike, whose wonderful r-O-und
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See Joni Mitchell bring us back in time with her thoughtprovoking Both Sides Now



Rows and flows of angel's hair
And icecream castles in the air
And feathered canyons everywhere
I've looked at clouds that way

But now they only block the sun
They rain and they snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way.

I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down, but still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all.

Moon and Junes and Ferris wheels
That dizzy dancing way you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I've looked at love that way.

But now it's just another show
You leave them laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know
Don't give yourself away.

I've looked at love from both sides now
From give and take, but still somehow
It's love's illusions I recall
I really don't know love at all.

Tears and fears and feeling proud
To say "I love you" right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I've looked at life that way

But now old friends are acting strange
They shake their heads, they say I've changed
Well something's lost, but something's gained
In living every day.

I've looked at life from both sides now
From win and lose, but still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all.

-- Joni Mitchell

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Harrison25-Nov-2008 16:44
Wonderful photo!
Guest 25-Nov-2008 09:06
Beautifully done Maire.
Guest 22-Nov-2008 23:11
Beautifull window. I was expecting a few waves and a seagull flying by... :)
Ilana gil22-Nov-2008 13:40
Great find! Love the photo and the song too.
Yvonne22-Nov-2008 11:15
I love your photo today Máire with all the reflections - its really fabulous.
laine8222-Nov-2008 07:20
Great shot & song too...easy listening !!
Mary Terry22-Nov-2008 04:40
Great image and beautiful classic song to go with it.
Inga Morozoff22-Nov-2008 02:26
Nice porthole!
Kerry Tingley22-Nov-2008 02:08
Beautiful photo find. The Joni Mitchell song is a perfect accompaniment.
Mairéad21-Nov-2008 20:29
A lovely layered image of Georgian Dublin and a great song too. V
wernere0121-Nov-2008 18:49
This is a well done and very puzzling shot. So many things to see at the same time. And Joni Mitchell is a great choice. v
Cindi Smith21-Nov-2008 15:31
I own every album Joni MItchell ever put! One of my favorite songs and a great image to go with it! Brava!
Maaike Huizer21-Nov-2008 10:41
Thank you so much, Máire. And what a beautiful picture this is. At first I thought it was a mirror, but than no, this must be a round window! Excellent exposure and a lovely hint of reflections. This is an SP as well. And a beautiful song. Big V.
cits_4_pets21-Nov-2008 10:12
Beautiful window shot...blending of the view and reflections, very fitting song...nice to hear Joni doing it live...
Barbara Heide21-Nov-2008 09:41
love this shot...very effective... and what a pleasure to listen to Joni Mitchell again...!