changing season
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was it the red or yellow
that caught my eye
changing season
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Tears of Joy
like tears of joy
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dewdrops cling to petals
nature at its bestA fog sits in the low lying areas and along the pond this morning. Almost expected after two days of clouds and intermittent light rain. Sunshine and clear skies have begun to dominate the day. Laundry is started, one of those much needed domestic routines. Couldn’t help but notice one the last hibiscus flowers for this year coated in tears of joy and thanksgiving after the rain. Happy Friday!
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Always Remembered
Xerochrysum bracteatum – Strawflower amazing gold and yellow
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their scent brightens the mood
remembering youYesterday was the one year anniversary of my mother’s death. I found myself spending time in the afternoon at the CSU Trial Gardens which is not the norm for me. I love how we can be lead to do certain things or be in a certain place because of that whisper from deep within. These strawflowers excited me because of their amazingly gold and yellow colors. I know nothing about them so when I returned home I did some research on these lovely flowers. From the Farmers Almanac website I found that strawflowers represent someone or something that is “always remembered.” Maybe those who have died really haven’t left us but are always with us, whispering from deep within us.
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What if we….
accept the gift of each new day,
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letting go of hatred and fears,
intrusive thoughts and entitlement
that separate and divide
then maybe we would….
awaken to the beauty of creation
recalling mother earth loves,
embraces, nurtures all of us
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new life
Bromus inermis (Smooth Brome) green blades of grass
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swaying in the mornings wind
new life emergingWe have been seeing temperatures in the 90s for several days. Could see rain today. Happy Father’s Day!
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Open Field
bright light of sun
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spread across the open field
cloudless blue sky
warm rays of sun
spread across the open field
insects everywhereRant Warning: Seems 95% of the drivers in Fort Collins, and maybe the whole state, drive over the speed limit. The other 5% are behind me and they’re pissed. 😁
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Each Moment
Pineridge Natural Area at 5:15 am These two images were taken about 12 hours apart and at nearly the same location on the same day. This is how my day started and ended and was full of wonderful moments in between. So much beauty in this world when we live each moment, one moment at a time. Happy Sunday!
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Whistling for a mate
Barn Swallow at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area cobalt blue and tawny
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perched atop wire throne
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Simple Life but Full
new poetry book
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words offered to the soul
old chipped saucerBright sunny morning here in Colorado. It’s 51 degrees but the 7 mph breeze makes it feel cold to me. Coffee time and writing at Bean Cycle. Reading a book from a new-to-me poet called named Ted Kooser and his book called Delights and Shadows. Meet up and catch up with friends later today. I live a simple life but full.
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Unopened Gift
Pink tulips are making their appearance pointing skyward
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warm colors of new life
unopened giftFound this tulip among its siblings outside the coffee shop. They were a gift that made the start to my day brighter. Then… I enjoyed my mocha.
