Winter Begins, NW Montana

Autumns often deep cold days

inspired the spirit and stance of hibernation early for me

the forest cloaked in snow is lovely 

with a deep sense of quiet

 

the little birds still come to me

inspiring joy and calm all at once

this mountain chickadee has a much narrower head than most of them 

sweet black capped chickadee

landing for a sunflower seed

chestnut-backed chickadee

These are the three chickadees that visit me

and then there is the nuthatch:

if it weren't for the tiny birds

a winter hush would be throughout the land

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lovely holidays to you and yours

Sweet Solstice to one and all!

slowly our days will become longer......

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Winter Solstice

on the threshold of winter 

(even though it has seemed like winter for a few weeks)

when the light does come out

it is incredibly magical

I have seen this male a few times

one of his antlers is half missing, broken

I wonder what his story is

soon they will be dropping their antlers 

and begin to grow a new set

forest paths

beckon snow clad

most days are cloudy

when the sun comes out

it is time to celebrate

step out into the day

let the light pour into our eyes

and

kiss our skin

the shores of lakes

grow treasures of ice

as it has been a super cold month!

here we are on the threshold

between Autumn and Winter

the shortest day

and

longest night of the year

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from my wee cabin

to yours

I wish you a lovely Solstice!

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Winter Solstice 2012

 

winter's beauty now begins

shortest days come to an end...

more light enhances each coming day

Winter Solstice 
Celebrate

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lovely Solstice to one and All

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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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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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Lovely Solstice to One and All

mystical in your subtle colors
sky and land
soft blues
grays
whites
expand
trees laden in fluffy snow
heart quiets
to meet a calmness
quite grand
winter solstice has arrived
light more light
in the land
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I wish you a wonderful holiday season

and beyond

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