…so you don’t have to… at least for today…
K’lee L. ©2014
Another re-post of a graphic I did… on a Monday some time ago. The view is of San Francisco’s Presidio area. There’s a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge hanging out over to my left in the picture. Sorry I couldn’t fit it into the shot.
If I’m remembering rightly, I had just finished a bike ride which began over said bridge somewhere in the vicinity of ‘oh-dark-thirty’ and decided to stop for a swig of water, a breather, and to watch the sun rise a bit higher in the sky. A little arm stretching somehow got me thinking along the following lines:
I don’t know if I’d ever want the job of holding up the sky like the immortal giant Atlas in Greek Mythology did. Something tells me it’s heavy, cold, and unless you’re standing directly in the middle, it’s going to tilt to one side on a regular basis.
I bet when the day was done and your shift finally over, your back would hurt something awful. If you were taking Atlas’ shift, you couldn’t go home to hang out with family, friends or other immortals… seeing how your ‘shift’ is all eternity… not cool.
He did bring this punishment on himself by going against the wishes of Zeus, king of the gods; daring to give mankind the gift of FIRE. I imagine he wishes (on a regular basis) he could take that one back?
No. I’ll stick to PRETENDING I’m holding up the sky, that way when I’m beginning to feel the first whispering of fatigue, I can just stop pretending, put my arms down without worrying what’s going to happen to the sky when I do. I’d then be free to finish my bike ride as was the case in this shot!
K’lee L.©2014
That is so awesome! I like the whole imagination thing though. Definitely wouldn’t want to do it for real.
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Thank you! No, I’m pretty sure if asked by the gods I’d have to turn them down… knowing that turning down the gods could prove detrimental to my health!
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Just awesome!
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Hey, Thanks my friend! Just glad I got to go home afterwards…
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Great imagination line building up based on an ancient mythology translated into a modern colorful photo! Brilliantly smart, most unique and very U! Love it!
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Thanks, Eva! It’s one of the great myths, but I’d be willing to bet Atlas didn’t have colors like this! A bit of fun on a rainy day.
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And that is always welcomed especially on a rainy day 🙂
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What a great graphic! I know exactly where that is too! Such a happy post!
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It’s nice to have someone recognize the place! It’s my usual route on the way to the GG bridge when biking. Thanks for a great comment, Laura!
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You’re welcome! Everyone should be so lucky to have this view while biking!
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I agree. I’m always grateful and always take a moment on ths way through to breath it all in.
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I do that too. 🙂
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Great Thoughts, and a great graphic, my Dear K’lee! Kudos and Regards. 🙂
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Thank you and blessings, Swamiyesudas.
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Such a thoughtful write-up to go perfectly with this creative graphic image. 🙂 Wish the same could be said for life’s little obligations, as well.
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