10.31.2011

Samhain; Gaelic for Summer's End


clouds were passing through today
from west to east
through hills and valley
meadow and high mountain


cloaked within their misty forms
traveled celestial ancients


their sole purpose
to sprinkle blessings on the land
and all that lived beneath


and so they did
and so it goes
blessings from above
~



tis Halloween
and the sun descending towards the horizon drew me out of my wee cabin
to sunset bathe
and greet the Celtic New Year with my heart

whether you celebrate Halloween
Day of the Dead, honoring those who have passed to the beyond
or Samhain
I wish you a gracious time

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this evenings moon
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41 comments:

Remei said...

Sometimes I think you're a forest sprite, a friend and help lead us in this life ...
Tammie Thank you for existing.

Beadwright said...

All I can say is wonderful. Thank you
Nicole/Beadwright

montucky said...

Gorgeous! It's a magic time of year!

Clytie said...

I too saw these kinds of clouds today, but not with the majesty of the landscape that you are blessed with.

I also saw the moon, after sunset, and it lit up the trick-or-treat night.

Barb said...

I like the idea that a person can "sunset bathe." How wonderful to be part of that golden light and the magnificent landscape. The sliver-moon seems happy in the still-blue sky. Sending good wishes to you, Tammie.

George said...

Your pictures are fantastic and your words are wonderful.

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

God bless you and your gentle words...the skies are so peaceful and filled with grace. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

Shayna Prentice said...

Your photos and your poetry - vast and marvelous ... xo

Ces said...

Oh my goodness! I am working on a project tonight and these photographs are refreshing splashes for my tired eyes. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Lilybets said...

You have a foot on the earth and another one on the sky,your sensitivity is a gift of God.Yesterday I honoured my dear losts,a good idea.

yvette said...

end of harvest but great post to begin winter

thanks sweetie

earthenmagic said...

...!~*~!...namaste...!~*~!...

Postcards from Wildwood said...

What beautiful golden light and stunning scenery, Tammie. Happy Samhain to you, and Happy November!

cieldequimper said...

A lovely post for Samhain and All Hallow's Eve.

Arija said...

Such beautiful light!
Sometimes I get quite angry at blogger for not alerting me to your posts. It seems I had missed three absolute beauties when your photos give me so much enjoyment.I think you are quite wonderful, enjoy whatever it is you are celebrating.

AkasaWolfSong said...

My eyes are wedded to the vast beauty of earth and sky you've so graciously shared!

Your words flow with ease and grace...I feel you are an Earth Angel Miss Tammie, :) For in bringing such beauty to us you calm the spirit and bring graceful moments to our souls.

Gentle Blessings and Happy November!!!

Hilda R.B said...

Beautiful words and photos. Great light in them. Have a nice week to you.

laurak@forestwalkart said...

so beautiful...as always! thank you! have a magical year!

Donna~Q~ said...

So lovely ~ captures this beautiful season perfectly!

EG Wow said...

Lpvely light in these photos, I hope you had a fun Halloween.

sandy said...

You captured it perfectly. Thanks for giving me a new word!

Gaelyn said...

Thank you for sharing the beginning of your new year.

Scott said...

Great job on capturing the various lighting and that moon looks like a painting. Nice!

Sorry I've been gone, my blog disappeared while I was in New England. I've put up a new one here to keep up for now.

TexWisGirl said...

really beautiful...

becky said...

Tammie,
Is this the view from your cabin?? Just lovely. I dream of space & quite & no shared walls! Aaah, someday.

Kirigalpoththa said...

Fascinating!

Jennifer MacNeill-Traylor said...

So beautiful!

Rune Olsen said...

Great poetry along with nice pictures really works for me!
That combination is quite unique :-)

Rune Olsen

Trish said...

Dear Tammie, such beautiful poetry and photographs as always.
Wishing you a wonderful Halloween.
Much love

Geraldine said...

glorious!!! such a nice place this is to visit, always.

The Glebe Blog said...

Wonderful pictures and words.
Wishing you a very happy 'An t-Samhain'

ρομπερτ said...

Pictures to breath !

Please have a good Thursday.

rossichka said...

Oh, how beautifully said that "clouds sprinkle blessings from above"!You help us to hear these blessings and read these signs through your wonderful photos, Tammie! Thank you!:-)
I love the clouds' shadows on earth... I see them usually when travel by car.

Matt D said...

Extraordinary.

Zinnia said...

What a lovely capture. Your photos are stunning. I'm just a beginner photographer but love to capture the beauty around us.

Greetings,
Zinnia

Hilary said...

Such beautiful sigh-worthy skies.

SandyCarlson said...

My favorite festival for the reasons you describe!

Victoria said...

Yay...Happy Celtic New Year and Blessed Samhain dear kindred! What a glorious and magical post..thankyou!! wowness!!
Hugs
Victoria

Viola said...

And more lovely pictures!! Fantastic light in the first pic! =)

And the post below- wonderful so wonderful! =)

Tina´s PicStory said...

i´m following you ♥

Carol said...

Breathtaking Tammie! In photographs and words . . . Wow!