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I Once Was a Bicycle

This picture shows a bike, or at least it was once upon a time. Some may think this is trash, many would garbage it.
One man’s trash still locked up tight. Broken into pieces doesn’t necessarily mean without purpose, I suppose.

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Fuji
Fuji(@fuji)
1 year ago

You really do take the most interesting pictures, Melissa. Your comments on this picture are very enigmatic, and could have a variety of meanings. I would say broken into pieces truly does not mean without value or without a purpose. In fact, I would suggest that broken into pieces might be preparation for an entirely new purpose. Your words are food for thought.

Fuji
Fuji(@fuji)
Reply to  Melissa Taggart
1 year ago

I think that you and I are often on the same wave length, Melissa. Your title was such a strong clue for this picture, and an excellent example of how important a title can be. If your title was something like “Call 911” or “Stolen in Plain Sight”, I wouldn’t have enjoyed it nearly as much. You have such depth of thinking.

Fuji
Fuji(@fuji)
Reply to  Melissa Taggart
1 year ago

P.S. I really like that your title is “I Once Was a Bicycle”, instead of “I Am a Bicycle”. It reminded me of the old song “Amazing Grace”. So you were once a bicycle – I wonder what you are now?  ? 

Carrie OLeary
Carrie OLeary(@carrie-oleary)
1 year ago

It’s very sad when you can no longer lock up your bicycle with a single lock and hope to return and find it unscathed, like you could when I was a child. Now, everything has a value to someone. You now have to ensure that any potentially removable parts are also secured, or you’re likely to return and find you’re missing a wheel, the seat or the peddles, or, as your photograph… Read more »

Sandra James
Sandra James(@sandra-james)
1 year ago

So many questions and lots of inspiration for a story or poem! I guess we writers usually look at most things as potential prompts 🙂 A great photo, Melissa – I can hear the cogs in my mind turning!

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
1 year ago

The title and the pictures intrigued me. And your descriptions add more mystery to it. I agree with Fuji; you have taken the most interesting picture, Melissa. I love it. 

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
Reply to  Melissa Taggart
1 year ago

You’re welcome, Melissa. I am sorry, I will disagree with you. It is not a weird taste but it is photography and art. You are lucky with such talent that leads you to build a very lovely story. 

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
Reply to  Melissa Taggart
1 year ago

You’re always welcome, Melissa. You deserve more than all the kind words.

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