Early evening in mid-February,
I looked up from the street of a city
still fresh with light
to see sparrows swooping together and unraveling
across sky that I became.
Now during tense afternoons
or dreamless nights,
part of me will remain
that shell-pink horizon
wild beings soared through.
My last hour on earth,
sky will breathe in me,
and wind-combed constellations of birds.
Let me remember the joy I felt
that moment in early spring
when I contained no boundaries.
It’s snowing today. I love snow, and it always amazes me when I see falling snowflakes. Most recently, though, I experienced awe when we had an entire week of perfect fall weather: cool, crisp air; blue, sunny skies; colorful maple trees.
What beautiful colors there are in nature. Just looking around my own backyard I see breathtaking colors. The deepest purple of some flowers, the sunniest yellow on the bee, the palest of blue on the vine flowers growing happily with the purest of white tiny flowers of the jasmine, then there is the vivid red of the geraniums, little girl pink of the petunias, the hearty browns of the tree bark and limbs, all surrounded by a thousand shades of green. How can we see this beauty and not feel bl...
What beautiful colors there are in nature. Just looking around my own backyard I see breathtaking colors. The deepest purple of some flowers, the sunniest yellow on the bee, the palest of blue on the vine flowers growing happily with the purest of white tiny flowers of the jasmine, then there is the vivid red of the geraniums, little girl pink of the petunias, the hearty browns of the tree bark and limbs, all surrounded by a thousand shades of green. How can we see this beauty and not feel blessed to be in it?
There is so much, but one thing is spider webs. I am in awe that this tiny creature can weave something so beautiful and delicate! One morning I saw a very large web and with the morning dew and sunlight, the web looked magical!
I relate! I wrote my thesis (barely!) watching squirrels hanging out on a tree trunk in front of my window and chasing each other up and down. Miss them dearly!
Taking the starting point of today's thought of the day:" My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together."
DESMOND TUTU
I believe that we are all intrinsically connected to our natural world.
Nature is an integral part of that connection. There are many parts of the natural world inspire me.
Earth, wind, fire, and water all come to mind. water inspires me to remember the flow of life and the vitality of everything.
I am grateful for clean water and its ways it renews...
Taking the starting point of today’s thought of the day:” My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
DESMOND TUTU
I believe that we are all intrinsically connected to our natural world.
Nature is an integral part of that connection. There are many parts of the natural world inspire me.
Earth, wind, fire, and water all come to mind. water inspires me to remember the flow of life and the vitality of everything.
I am grateful for clean water and its ways it renews me and keeps me connected to the present moment.
The sky, because its endless and ever changing and no matter what it is always a source of beauty and awe.
the wind clears my brain and blows the cobwebs away
Trees, sky, water – rivers, lakes, oceans, creatures. Expressions of the seasons. And so much more …!
*Mountains
*City skyline
*Beautiful blue sky
Sky
Early evening in mid-February,
I looked up from the street of a city
still fresh with light
to see sparrows swooping together and unraveling
across sky that I became.
Now during tense afternoons
or dreamless nights,
part of me will remain
that shell-pink horizon
wild beings soared through.
My last hour on earth,
sky will breathe in me,
and wind-combed constellations of birds.
Let me remember the joy I felt
that moment in early spring
when I contained no boundaries.
That is so beautiful, Francine! Thank-you for your sharing!
Many blessings to you, Sheila
Blessings to you, too, and thank you for reading!
The wind.
It’s snowing today. I love snow, and it always amazes me when I see falling snowflakes. Most recently, though, I experienced awe when we had an entire week of perfect fall weather: cool, crisp air; blue, sunny skies; colorful maple trees.
What beautiful colors there are in nature. Just looking around my own backyard I see breathtaking colors. The deepest purple of some flowers, the sunniest yellow on the bee, the palest of blue on the vine flowers growing happily with the purest of white tiny flowers of the jasmine, then there is the vivid red of the geraniums, little girl pink of the petunias, the hearty browns of the tree bark and limbs, all surrounded by a thousand shades of green. How can we see this beauty and not feel bl...
What beautiful colors there are in nature. Just looking around my own backyard I see breathtaking colors. The deepest purple of some flowers, the sunniest yellow on the bee, the palest of blue on the vine flowers growing happily with the purest of white tiny flowers of the jasmine, then there is the vivid red of the geraniums, little girl pink of the petunias, the hearty browns of the tree bark and limbs, all surrounded by a thousand shades of green. How can we see this beauty and not feel blessed to be in it?
The sky… sunrises, sunsets, clouds, stars, the sun, the vastness.
There is so much, but one thing is spider webs. I am in awe that this tiny creature can weave something so beautiful and delicate! One morning I saw a very large web and with the morning dew and sunlight, the web looked magical!
Squirrels. There are lots in our community and I love to watch them move about. Most say they are busy but I think there’s a bit of simple fun there.
I relate! I wrote my thesis (barely!) watching squirrels hanging out on a tree trunk in front of my window and chasing each other up and down. Miss them dearly!
The ocean,
Trees,
And whatever sprouts from the ground.
Taking the starting point of today's thought of the day:" My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together."
DESMOND TUTU
I believe that we are all intrinsically connected to our natural world.
Nature is an integral part of that connection. There are many parts of the natural world inspire me.
Earth, wind, fire, and water all come to mind. water inspires me to remember the flow of life and the vitality of everything.
I am grateful for clean water and its ways it renews...
Taking the starting point of today’s thought of the day:” My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
DESMOND TUTU
I believe that we are all intrinsically connected to our natural world.
Nature is an integral part of that connection. There are many parts of the natural world inspire me.
Earth, wind, fire, and water all come to mind. water inspires me to remember the flow of life and the vitality of everything.
I am grateful for clean water and its ways it renews me and keeps me connected to the present moment.
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