Point Impossible
The path leads skyward
I make my way
Carefully
The track
Softened
Rutted
By recent rains
Soon has me bogged
My helpmate rescues
Leading me to firmer ground
He walks ahead to check the way
Through the dunes
Past Melaleucas
Pressed low by winds
Lower still
Salt bush
Heath myrtle
Correa bells
Upon the rise
A Great Southern Ocean
Comes into view
Deep blue green
Constantly moving
Helpmate finds a place for me to pause
I can go no further in my wheelchair
My legs too weak for a steep decent to the shore
He goes ahead with camera
To capture the view
To be my eyes
My inspiration
I am alone amongst the Dunes
Closing my eyes
Soaking up the freshness
Nearby sand scatters in the wind
Brush beside me shakes with hidden wild
Wallaby, lizard, native rat
Even endangered bandicoot or fairy penguin
I see no one
On the distant horizon
A thunderhead
The deluge
Fills the gap between sea and sky
I am content
I am at peace
Here amidst
The Beauty
The Peace
God’s Creation
Far from Pure
Far from Simple
I am Grateful
Surrounded by His plenty
How I long to dip toes
In Autumn chill waters
Walk the long beach
Surf the waves
But…
I’d rather be here
Deficient
Flawed
In a wheelchair
In the presence of My Lord
Than running through the dunes
Without Him
Like the melaleuca
I am laid low
Twisted
Plaited
By the winds of change
By the harsh weather
By storms of Life
He uses all
He is carving Me
Sculpting Me
Creating a work of art
Of deeper beauty
Words and Pictures © Denise Stanford 2012
Within the Vine 
Beautifully gracefully said! What a treasure you are! You are blessed
Denise this is a beautiful reflection, thank you for sharing your perspective of what so many of us take for granted, reminding us that there is always much to be thankful for.
Denise this is is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever read – I especially loved he part where you wrote that you would rather be in the dunes in the presence of God than walking on the beach without Him – that is so so special and so true …. thank you for blessing me in this way X
Beautiful words Denise. I really liked that last picture. At first i thought of ringing hands but then no, more like the gentle flow of lives entwined.
Blessings Gail
Absolutely beautiful.
(and stunning photos.)
Your encouragement is so precious x x thank you all
Hello Denise, I just love the beautiful photograph’s of Point Impossible, especially the big sweeping one with the person and their dog. Our Lord has certainly blessed you with inspirational writing. Beautiful words, and O how true!
May God continue to bless and keep you,
Murray Turner.