Like a Siren

winter days

they switch and sway

luring 

like a siren

speaking to our quiet parts

while enlivening our breath and hearts

reflecting depth and light

at once

winter

like a siren

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Icy Splendor

an intimate look

ice 

light

stones

lake

reflection

icy treasures

on winter shores

 

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Sylvan Spirit

spirit of a winter forest

a gentle hush

cloak of snowflakes

gently lull 

into a gentle stance

of peace

cultivates

an eternal

inner light

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2013 Blessing ~

whichever path you take
may blessings fill the dreams you make

may wings be yours to soar these paths

may sight be yours to see the gifts of life quite precious
may it fill your heart

may joy be in the steps you take

may you journey into 2013 with love in your heart

may you walk in beauty

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Today:

like a layer of thick icing

winter's mantle of snow

dressing the trees 

in the place of leaves

tiny dunes

adorable peaks

shadows dance

with sunlight

i take joy

in winter's expression

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Snowflakes, Very Tiny

lovely snowflakes just for you

oh so tiny

crystalline beauty

if you are wondering

this green is my firewood carrier made of canvas cloth

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today it is snowing
fine sugar falling through the sky
not crystalline stars like the ones from yesterday
 

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Spring Equinox 2012

spring arrives slowly in North West Montana

there is a dance

much like a tango

back and forth between winter and spring 

it will be a month

or two before we see a wildflower

yet each day the snow retreats and the rings of earth around the trees grow larger

many of the days are shades of gray

making more evident where the inner spark of light 

of Spring

resides

in honor of the spring equinox

or autumn in other parts of the world

I offer you colored rocks

that remind me of both seasons

as I write the sun shines bright

tall trees dance in the wind

birds sing daily of arriving Spring
and our day nears it's end

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lovely equinox to one and all

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Ethereal

we had an ice crystal morning

last night the moon and the stars danced in a clear sky

temperatures dropped to 9F

inspiring crystals to manifest

lovely ethereal beings they are

whom became more ethereal as the sun kissed their tiny wings

and they took flight 

melting and mingling with the air

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Enraptured

imagine that life exists
simply and always exists
before and after we meet each spectacular moment
life is

yesterday a breath of air and moisture existed
at night they mingled with freezing temperatures

grew into a delight for our eyes

winter crystals

sun comes to shine
and they melt
but that life
lived before and now after they were born into crystals

imagine that life always is
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this is where I met these crystalline beauties:

to my eyes

this mornings forest was cloaked in fuzzy frost 

yet up close

I was enraptured with what I found

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Icy Pillars Form and Fall

ice 

like diamonds dripping from a ladies hand

drips and forms from natures graceful limb

awesome pillars form and fall

reflections call my eyes 

which are enthralled

nature's grace once again

wins my heart with it's artful show

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Snowflakes

floating through the sky

landing on earth 

a bit tattered

yet all i feel is wonder

at their translucent filigree beauty

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and if you are wondering.....

as to what you are looking at:

the ice on this log 

and 

sweet teensy weensy snowflakes that landed upon it

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Ancient Rhythms

walking through the woods
sinking through two inches of crusty snow
to the frozen earth below

with each breath
winter enlivening
step after step
pausing and letting the quiet stillness
slow and sync
rhythms heart breath blood 

a deeper cadence

she commenced her walk
with an ancient rhythm
natural calm alert

now part of the woods and shore
she walked among

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visit: Watery Wednesdays 

to enjoy watery images from around he world
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Numinous Presence

clouds

like a halo

hovering at mountain peaks

inviting us to journey the snowy road

numinous in every respect

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Welcome 2012 ~

imagine living life
by making choices that enliven

how we move our bodies and thoughts
how we listen and speak
how we care and share
honoring the essence of our depths

imagine choosing that which energizes
from this moment on
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wishing one and all vitality
of heart
mind
and body
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welcome 2012!

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The Novica Winner is......

evidence

of divinity

found in each breath

the breath within our chest

the breath

of winters magnificence

evidence of divinity

as the sun lights icy crystals

colors dance 

and fairies prance

kin to the living spark

light that dances within our hearts

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Novica thank you for honoring my blog friends and readers

with a $50 gift certificate for your website!

Novica supports artists around the world by giving them a place to share and sell what they create. 

An opportunity for us to purchase and enjoy products made by hand and heart. 

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Elena has a wonderful and artful blog,

where she shares gorgeous photography!

Treat yourself to a visit to her blog Bicocacolors.

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As we near Winter Solstice, 

my heart feels the peace found in deep nights.

Soon,  we will experience more sunlight each and every day.

Wishing you all a lovely holiday season!

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Auction

I have just learned of an auction that is taking place 

to help Terri Windling and her family in a time of need. 

Terri has a wonderful blog called: The Drawing Board

If you would like to see the auction:

Magick 4 Terri

 

My Item: Set of 10 Magical Greeting cards

The list of things to bid on is wonderfully long and overflowing with awesome treasures.... 

perhaps you will find a gift for someone

and help a family in need at the same time.

these 3 images and 7 more will be included for the winner of my auction

 

Terri has inspired and helped so many, she deserves this support.

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