Glacier lilies and Trilliums

glacier lilies and trilliums

trilliums and glacier lilies

wildflowers grace the forest floor

for me

a fun thing

most glacier lilies i have seen are yellow

and most trilliums white

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In the Afternoon Sun

in the afternoon sun

after a gentle rain

near a bubbling brook

where the deer do reign

breathe air pristine

lifting flowers scents

offering fragrance of

fairyslippers breath

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Fairyslipper

a wild and tiny orchid

lives under the canopy of forest

a rare and delightful beauty

but do not step too close

for though it has a heavenly scent

you may damage its fragile roots

and then it will not grow back next year

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Enjoy flowers from around the world:
Today's Flowers

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My One World One Heart Give Away Winners!

We have come to the end of

Lisa Swiftka's 

One World One Heart Give Away

876 blogs from around the world participated! 

Yea 

It has been a wonderful time of making new friends, seeing new arts

enjoying the world of artful blogging!

Now to announce my two winners!

Joyce of Light and Voices  

and

Anna of Nature Trail, aka Nature Girl

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I thought to post a lovely summer flower 

in celebration

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photo: Trifolium aureum, or golden clover

Empty

behold
in you
infinite new life
creative possibilities
a breath that has never been lived
ever before
empty for stillness to permeate
then inspire
because
the invisible world
of endless possibilities awaits

to be born
in your breath
your hands
from the depth of your heart
passion of your belly
let the breath of life rise
and animate
abundant possibilities
~

to enjoy wonderful macro photography visit Lisa Chaos:

Macro Monday

to enjoy poetry with the prompt; Empty

visit: One single Impression

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Rest

 
avoid living
theme of busy mind
as it fiddles with past and fantasy future
hearts wisdom:
conquer twirling scenarios
rest in the solitude of spaciousness
magic grows
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walking in the woods this week
the quality of the air 'caught' my attention
immersed in a spacious feeling
there was no thinking
distinct realization of being in a living moment
filled me
along with a sense of being enlivened ~

Visit OSI to read others poetry for the prompt: conquer
To visit other folks flower photos: Today's Flowers

Today's Flowers

I would like to thank Today's Flowers for inviting me to be a
'guest friend':
Sunday September 20th.
I am on the road and will not be able to visit everyone in a timely manner,
yet look forward to a visit at some future time.
Please visit folks from around the world as they share photographs of flowers that have moved them to take their portraits!

Many thanks to the TF folks: Santilli, Denise, Pupo and Valkyrien
for hosting this weekly and lovely event!


feel your own deep rhythms
the dance of your personal style of divinity
tango
slow dance
and prance
with the rivers and creeks within
your spirit
this is the grand journey
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Paths Lined with Flowers

It's raining it's pouring
Summer is dressed in glory
thick coat of green
jewels made of rain
ornate with budding trees
flowers and mushrooms
tell her story
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For over a week we have experienced a mix of sun and rain daily. The lush bounty of Summer green and flowers continues to paint our world. Wishing you all a wonderful Summer~

To view other skies from around the world: Sky Watch Friday

Luminous Beauty

depth of spirit
gives rise
to luminous beauty
luminous light
enhances aesthetic splendor
tis simply the way with spirit and luminosity
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I am not sure what the little white flowers are.
The lacy blue flowers are: forget me nots.

To see other folks macro photographs: see Lisa at Macro Monday

Obvious Mate ~

In the land of seasons
nature becomes an obvious mate
there is no wandering into her wilds

without considering her mood
honoring her stance
appreciating
our union
if only for ones well being

in honoring
behold
endless treasures
in her presence
in her kinship
~

Sending Annie healing vibes
and love ~

To see more macro images from others: Macro Monday

Let It Flow

In the depth of the night

under a blanket of dark sky
egos rest
let go
spirit opens her wings
dances wildly
sweetly
touches our daytime edges
then penetrates
beyond human boundaries
into the flow of the infinite
~

Other folks writings on the prompt 'human' at: Sunday Scribblings
Flowers from around the world: Today's Flowers

Petals Amongst Petals

vision wanders between the folds
and layers
of all the luscious petals

there is a consequence when one beholds this beauty
tender awareness rises
waves of an inner reflection

no longer can one deny
that life holds precious
the layers of sensuous grace

To see other folks macro images: Lisa's Chaos Macro Monday

Oh So Delicious

Assimilate the beauty
the presence
of a flower
gobble it up
as though it be a
yummy snack
let it absorb into
and nurture every cell
of your body
your spirit
for it's beauty is your own


With joy in my heart, I wish you a wonderful Solstice!
With gratitude, I thank fathers everywhere for your unending presence
in your family and our world~

Enjoy others poetry inspired by the prompt; Assimilation: OSI
Flowers from around the world: Today's Flowers

Visible Grace

Visible grace
exquisite friend
light
curves
and
colors
reflections
of within

Enjoy other folks macro photos at Lisa Chaos: Macro Monday

She has No Walls

body of life in endless expression
spirit of life she has no walls
she'll quake and she'll shiver
asking you to deliver
she'll shimmer and breathe
with undulating ease
igniting within you
unimagined manifestations
for you are the artist
that paints with
the breath of life

To read more poetry by the prompt:Walls, visit OSI
Flowers from around the world: Today's Flowers

The Grace of Flowers

In your presence
the world is vibrant
the air rarefied

In your presence
life is buoyant
light spilling over

a cheerful spirit runs through
my veins
in your presence
I am aware
of a life full of grace

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Spring is sprinkled with endless wildflowers

and I seem to be sprinkled with ticks
as I shoot photos of these little beauties
on my hands and knees!

Each photo was taken within this past week.
1) Fairyslipper or Calypso orchid
2) Obscure Bluebells
3) Glacier Lilies
4) Forget Me Nots

Flowers and Clouds

There is no more leaning forward towards spring
She is here
fresh rains cleanse our world
earth drinks deeply of melting snows
and spring showers
a thick green coat paints our world
nature is grand
her abundance begins
blue skies and clouds sing: dream and dream and dream
blossoms enhance this song
inspiring new life after a long winter

May spring grace you with her beauty!

To see more skies from around the world: Sky Watch Friday

She's Moving Through

Awake in the middle of the night
2 A.M.
all is calm
cloaked in a blanket of clouds
deer wander through
night light is triggered
then
she blew in like a train
approaching from the distance
a roar not to be ignored
tops of the trees swaying first
then with the beating of rain
wave after wave
trees undulating down to their roots
water pounding on the tin roof
icy wind gusts through the open window
rain becomes a constant patter
drifting to a far off sound
of distant trees taking up the dance
She arrived and left
blew through
as though a phantom
a dream
taking the clouds
leaving behind a velvety sky
sprinkled with planets and stars
leaving behind a trail of hail
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This photo: first flower find in our woods!

Winged Journey

life expressed in

written words
thoughts frozen in time
fresh
for the person reading it
historical
for the person who wrote it
each writing
each reading
metamorphosis
a butterfly
fluttering
alighting on one flower
then the next
thoughts
feelings
actions
come and go
feeling now
thought now
action now
is ours

flit
flutter
fly freely

To see more Macro images: MACRO MONDAY

To see more Critters: CAMERA CRITTERS