I got lost in reveries until I was found, in a secret garden. Gem after gem hidden in plain sight; easily overlooked if a tennis or basketball court or a skateboarding park was the day’s goal. A slight veer off the beaten path and we were suddenly surrounded with joyful abundance – foods, flowers, pecking and scurrying friends. Veiled comfort shrouded by the sentinel trees. Bliss-inducing cooler air, sumptuous scents and the antics of competitive birds, squirrels and all their other woods-based rivals.
It was a good day to sit back and let life. I (we) should do that more often…
broke into pieces
but on a steel horse I ride
scrappy warrior
innoscents abound
purity of spirit sings
olfactory bliss
a Flicker of hope
silent prayers for a moment
to capture a song
languidly landing
“busy, busy”, they decree
Ain’t no time to play
mind your business
uninvited intruder
leave my nuts untouched 😉
a little yellow
brightens the world with a touch
even a birthday
It’s been a very busy year, with all moving toward bigger and better, but oh, to get back to more regularly combining camera and poetry… Balance is, in fact, the real spice of life. Here’s hoping we all get a little more even in the long run…
Cheers!
RL
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oh wow, these are top class photos … I am impressed! And such a joyful life affirming poem, thanks for brightening my winter day 🙂
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Thanks so much, kate! You are the most joyfully affirming soul ever!
I completely forgot you are in winter zone now… Stay cozy, my friend. 🙂
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your photos sure help that, thanks heaps!
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We do need to “let life” more often. Lovely poems and photos. That sculpture is very interesting.
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Hey Trent – thanks much! It’s been nice to touch base here again too.
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It is nice to touch base occasionally – I always smile when I see your name pop up on my blog 🙂
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❤ – you are a gem.
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🙂
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Yes, it is good to take a break🌹🌹lovely pictures and a matching writeup🌹🌹God bless you
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Wonderful arts of scraps of ruins! Love them.
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Lovely post & sweet art
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I am missing you … wishing you and yours seasonal greetings and good health … take care precious and don’t be a stranger 🙂
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Hello Kate – thank you so much for thinking of me. I have been tinkering with a year end post, but it’s slow going. I’ve been managing some big changes. Some not so great, but a lot is exciting. A new world is coming up soon for me. Here’s to you, friend and the merriest of holidays to you too. See you soon. xo
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whatever the hardships I know you can handle them, you are a really strong lady! Catch you soon and I hope to hear about your new world in the new year 🙂
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