Maybe it is just me, but once we turn the calendar to December I'm in winter mode. I know, I know when winter officially arrives. It is just the mood, the rush of gearing up for the next holiday and sweeping the old year out and a New Year in.
I went out and walked this morning, after it warmed up to 33 degrees, lol. I want to show you some of Fall's Finale. I'm always in awe of the beauty that I find in my back yard.
One just has to remember to look...
I witnessed rose buds on my Pinata Rose. Our temperatures lately are more down, than up. So, is my mood. I don't like the dance of darkness arriving so early. I think it takes me about a month to adjust the time change. I function, but I struggle. Everyone I talk to is struggling, too. What do you do to snap yourself out of the funky between mood?
I think nature comforts me the most. When I go a few days without visiting it, I get blue.
I guess I need the peace of being outdoors. For me making time to witness the magic Mother Nature provides is like meditation.
I went out and walked this morning, after it warmed up to 33 degrees, lol. I want to show you some of Fall's Finale. I'm always in awe of the beauty that I find in my back yard.
One just has to remember to look...
I witnessed rose buds on my Pinata Rose. Our temperatures lately are more down, than up. So, is my mood. I don't like the dance of darkness arriving so early. I think it takes me about a month to adjust the time change. I function, but I struggle. Everyone I talk to is struggling, too. What do you do to snap yourself out of the funky between mood?
I think nature comforts me the most. When I go a few days without visiting it, I get blue.
I guess I need the peace of being outdoors. For me making time to witness the magic Mother Nature provides is like meditation.
Mary over in the Garden prompted us to write a poem about connections.
Quiet cold etchings in
iridescent light
paint new designs
over
my
green therapy
Unique lighting mingles
kissing
old thoughts with anew
sage wisdom can be
found
if one looks
I see hanging motes tilting on
clotheslines, vines and
wind chimes
temperature and light
tease
my muse
Enter the new window designs,
intricate n' fractured
testing spirit's
facelift
of
Tempted by blue green dark shadows
I walk to quiet the
howling wind
waiting
for the
yellow curtain
to descend~
© Ellen Wilson
Comments
Excellent photos, Ella.
And yes, it gets dark way too soon.
Winter is my favorite season, Dec. Jan. and Feb. my favorite months. I know the darkness is fantastic, but the season is. I hope your mood brightens soon:)
I especially like this stanza, Ella--
Quiet cold etchings in
iridescent light paints new designs
over my green therapy --
which really affects the way nature affects you. But brrrrrh, nature could be just a bit 'kinder' this time of year!
And I agree: Autumn runs from the end of August to the end of November. We are weeks out with the conventional division of seasons.
It's -7c here today 19f to you. With snow flurries. The wind chill is taking it down to -16.
Hate it! But, keep reminding myself, spring is the next to arrive. LOL Although it seems like forever in the future.
Your poem is beautiful. There's no mistaking the connection you feel to being with nature and absorbing its peace.
but how does the white canvass fit in? She who walks in nature does not get rusty!
Yes, I do feel connected to nature. I love to discover the many worlds within. :D Thank you~
Kim-I do think some of us are more connected to nature. It stirs and moves us, more than others. Thank you Kim, but now I laugh, when I think about the weeds(bad habits) I need to get rid of. Yes, I am a garden, lol
Stephen-I know I didn't see the glorious colors this year. Thank you! I think of the leaves changing their mood, before the final show down. Thank you~
Helen-Thank you! I love to walk and see the changes :D @>-----
Peggy-Yes, each one has their own gift! Thank you~ @>-----
Fireblossom-Thank you! I do understand the comfort of winter and its magic. I think there is beauty in all the seasons! And like you I hate the time change ;D
Green Speck-Thank you! :D You must love green, like me~
Bren-Thank you! I feel that way when I read your poems about the sea. They always remind me of my home~ :D @>-------
Aprille-Hello, I enjoyed your view...I'll be back to see about those photos. ;D
Thank you, you are sweet~
Mary-Thank you! I do feel that way ;D I see you enjoy it in your photos and your love of walks~
Yes, I am hoping for a kinder weekend. I have to go to two parades tomorrow. The one at night, is long...brrr is right!
Hi Tatius-Thank you! I think I would enjoy designing nature's view. I have designed windows ;D
Sherry-lol, I thought you were part wolf?! Oh, I know that was a different season ;D You switch it up...You are clever like that, ;D
Thank you! I too want to be a bear, once the cold air arrives!
Inky-Thank you! There is a lot to be said, for all the holidays clustered into these months ;D
I get it... I will keep busy and walk faster, when I'm outside with Jack Frost nipping at my nose and toes, lol @>--------
ReBelle-Beautiful name! Thank you so much~ I'll be by to visit you!
Alex-Sorry to hear that! Thank you Captain and yes, it does! Maybe this is why I enjoy the blue hour ;D
I'm having issues with the router. Happy, though the parts arrived to cool something and heat sync this or that... My geek squad promises all will be well soon. My son ordered the parts ;D
I will be by tomorrow to visit!
I waited hoping it would get fixed.
Tomorrow is the plan...
Thanks for being patient!
Shambolic Living-Thank you so much :D
Becky-Thank you! I know you reflect in nature's glorious view, too :D
Willow-Oh, I do know...I have lived without them before, myself. I have lived in Alaska where there is only two seasons winter n' spring. Sorry... Thank you~
Kerry-Thank you :D Yes, the seasons offer us so many gifts of inspiration~
I love this stanza:
" Unique lighting mingles
kissing
old thoughts with anew
sage wisdom can be
found
if one looks "
Beautiful writing throughout, My green-loving friend. ♥ ss/tt all one!
Wonderful, inspiring verse, my friend.
For me there are gifts in each season. Summer use to be, but isn't my favorite anymore. It is too hot n' humid in the south. Funny, how it changes, as we grow. The moon was amazing this week. There aren't many nights I'm not out under the umbrella of stars guided by the moon light-love it! Yes, so fun to drive around and see the glow!~
Thank you :D
Hannah-Yes, you are a green girl, lol! I hope I come home when we can wander in green's glory :D
Maybe find a few toads, tee,hee
Thank you Hannah-ss/tt <3
Looking forward to round 2 of dolls~
Susie-Thank you! I'll be by to see what you have been up, too. We have a lot of poet/photographers :D
You n' Margaret take amazing pics~
Oh, I love that-thank you so much!
I really do connect to it deeply~
@>-----------
temperature and light
tease
my muse
Winter is always a hard time for me, too. But the writing helps. Maybe that's why I like that line so much~ ((hugs)) my friend 555
Your photos are gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing~
Morgan-Wow, you have quite the story! I look forward to hearing more~ (((hugs))) Thank you @>------
Hart-Wow, or sensual?! lol
I know, me too! Thank you so much :D
Leigh-I owe you several visits...
sorry! Thank you! Winter is hard, for me, too. Yes, writing does help and creating~ (((hugs))) 555
Teresa-Thank you! I don't think I know anyone who is! We will keep busy though and get through it :D