Mythos & Marginalia

life notes; flaws and all

j.g. lewis

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a daily breath...

A thought du jour, my daily breath includes collected and conceived observations, questions of life, fortune cookie philosophies, reminders, messages of peace and simplicity, unsolicited advice, inspirations, quotes and words that got me thinking. They may get you thinking too . . .

I'm like a pencil;
sometimes sharp,
most days
well-rounded,
other times
dull or
occasionally
broken.
Still I write.

j.g. lewis
is a writer/photographer in Toronto.

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12/22/2023
Posted on December 22, 2023 by j.g.lewisLeave a comment

Coming out of the darkness, each
day now will glow a little brighter.
There is comfort in knowing what
you are leaving behind.
It may take awhile before we feel
the ramifications and repercussions,
it might take even longer to truthfully
acknowledge your own time.
Be kind with yourself. Allow all the
benefits to emerge organically; you
simply can’t rush a natural evolution

12/22/2023                                                                                      j.g.l.

enjoy the distance
Posted on December 21, 2023 by j.g.lewisLeave a comment

I am overwhelmed by the enormity of it all. Humbled, really. 
   I’ve spent miles and days in this landscape. Trees, rocks, lakes and rivers; natural elements, open skies drifting by a windshield to scenes I have not recently witnessed and know I should visit more often. 
   This is my country. Far bigger than the imagination, each region of Canada hosts its own unique beauty. If I stopped to photograph each brilliant scene around every corner, I would never make it to my intended destination. 
   I am reminded I should make more time to slow down and enjoy the distance. 
   I have not seen enough. 
   I’m feeling a new perspective and realize how small some things are in the big picture. 

beautiful sight
Posted on December 19, 2023 by j.g.lewisLeave a comment

Unexpected adventure.
Missed turn, an unplanned
route to somewhere
I’ve never traveled, in
the middle of nowhere.
A beautiful sight. I had to stop.
Everywhere is somewhere
to some one.

12/19/2023                                                                             j.g.l.