in the middle of winter
in the eastern woodlands
a leaf
earthbound
and
skyward
an opening
to both worlds
the door latch
rusting scarlet...
winter rain
MESSY BOOTS AND POCKETS OF JOY
3 days ago
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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I especially like how the beads of sugary ice have formed along the leaf's crisped cinnamon edge.
I love any little reminder of the season just past, or the season ahead which is why I look forward to the first crocuses. (Croci? What is the correct plural?)
Steven I have NO special pull with the powers that be! I always say that the weather predicts me, not the other way around. But if I were your students, I wouldn't let that stop me from doing a snow dance. I figure these gestures can't hurt anything, and they keep us busy and creative while we wish the weather would conform to our needs.
Seriously I don't ever do weather magic. That's outta my hands. But thank you for your confidence in me!
Utterly stunning words, steven, and a gorgeous picture. Thank you.
That leaf is such an exquisite colour steven.
beautiful!
I've scrolled back and found nothing but treasure trove.
Yours is a blog to linger over and savour.
the door latch
rusting scarlet...
winter rain
So beautiful I had to read it aloud...several times. Sigh.
hi golden west - keen eye! i like that the leaf has hovered there for months. waiting. holding a moment arrested. steven
reay - i'm calling in my people. we need whatever edge we can gather to make things change - hey it might even benefit you folks down in dc if we can shove some of the weather this way!!! thanks for the sweet comment!!! steven
titus - this is one of my favouraite posts in a while. i really like maing them and then visiting them but this one had something really eseential and there about it. steven
hello weaver - it's like a piece of art, hand-painted with such care and detail. thanks for dropping by and have a lovely evening in the dale!! steven
friko thankyou for those words!! i really love creating tis place and all its details. reall i do!!! i am so glad and surprised that it appeals to other people. have a lovely evening. steven
willow - it's amazing isn't it!!! the visual. the link to the photograph! wow!! i love the insight these poets have had and how it holds for so very long. steven
Again!
You amaze!
...rusting scarlet...
Oh, that is classic. I love it!
The one, lone red leaf of winter...
Such a stunning leaf and lyrical words to go with!
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