Peace is an illusion. As is the new year, not to mention new decade. At the last wedding I went to, the first dance of the newlyweds was to this song: Just an Illusion. Here is yesterday’s feary firey sunset, where fire is just an illusion as well. Unlike for some.
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The year started off on the wrong cat-dog fireworks anxiety foot and I didn’t take any photos until yesterday’s walk on the beach. It helped but then I realised I was looking through to the other side.
Illusion
Yesterday I saw behind the edge.
As if the fires from the far side were showing.
On this side just an illusion,
on the other harsh reality.
Over here a sunset,
an illusion of peace,
beauty,
romance,
over there death.
As if to say:
See you on the flip side.
In response to Patrick Jennings’ Pic and a Word Challenge #213: Illusions
Manja Mexi Mexcessive (closed) 
The sky on fire
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Oh, Amanda. You and Bushboy were the first two to like this post, and both of you, with all the rest on your continent, are on my mind so much these days. Our sky is on fire only in this way. I cannot even imagine yours.
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I know. Our sun was blood red tonight when it set. One Irwin was black as night at 3 pm due to the smoke. The only light was from the flames of the bushfire. Power was out.
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😦 Terrible.
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I love the reflection on the wet sand / retreating waves.
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Thank you, Dan. It was pretty spectacular and those reflections were quite mysterious as they preceded the sun. I hope your year started in style.
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That strikes me as a fairly ominous wedding song, or am I missing something?
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Ha! Well, let’s call it say-it-as-it-is. 😀 The couple in question got married after many years together and a son of 8 years or so. Maybe they had to get married for some reason and this was their comment.
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Fair enough. It makes more sense to me than couples that get married without a clue what it’ll be like to live together.
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Probably. No experience there. By the way, I saw the Brexit film today (with Benedict C. as Dom C.) and I’m curious what you thought of it if you saw it. I’m amazed that it got made so soon. I feel that it explains a lot.
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Damn. Just gorgeous.
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Thanks, Bojana. It made me happy to be there, even though the thought of fires is devastating.
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this is simply breathtaking!
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Thank you, Moon. 🙂 It was pretty mesmerising. And just in time too.
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You are most welcome!
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The layers make beautiful light. (K)
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Thank you, K. Sunsets are always much better to have around for real than in photos, but I try and I try. 🙂
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Amazing photos Manja! Happy New Year to you.
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Thank you so much, Denny. One to you too! And I’m glad you found my latest blog. 🙂
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A magnificent conflagration. I like the photos of the fiery waves the best.
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Thank you, J.D. It was one of those moments when you don’t know whether to click or just be and walk or what.
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😍On fire! Sorry to hear about the cat-dog anxiety! Been there
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Lisa has landed! 🙂 I had to check your route following the earthquake and found you on the other side of Mexico. I hope that the cat-dog situation was not on the boat. I couldn’t believe when amore told me that his father was bringing the cat with him for New Year’s Eve, after we (I) had to do so much work to keep them all happy on Christmas already. But it all ended well. I hope it started well for you too, this year.
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Beautiful photos my friend, and what a way to reflect what’s really on your mind. The poem is a touching perspective.
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Thank you, Crystal. Those were some tough times for the entire planet.
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