DC: Cover

under the cover of shade

and light

a red leaf 

under cover

protection of branches

a mushroom dries

changing form and chemical

to become just right food

for:

the squirrel

sits

under cover of golden Tamarack needles and branches

nearly hidden in shade

eating a dry mushroom

under cover

of the thick forest

a rosy mushroom thrives

bathed in soft evening light

under the cover of clouds

light gently caresses

Autumn

~

Lovely Ariane has hosted DC this weekend 

with the theme: Cover

for me, what is held, covered, protected

came to mind

thank you Ariane

~

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Autumn Snow

this is our third snowfall

each time 1/2 inch plus

autumn colors dressed in snow

with a dash of sunlight

so lovely

the golden forest trees are tamaracks (Western Larch)

they still have some of their needles on

stunning mixed with snow

light snow like this

reminds me of cotton fields

and so our autumn goes

sun and snow mingle 

sometimes rain graces our days

the wood stove is going

~

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Nature as a Spirit Helper

though I feel I share quite intimately with you all
I tame the private details
recently
between a mix of lack of sleep
and emotional challenge
I was a wreck

at my lowest....
I picked myself up and headed to the woods
feeling my sadness
feeling the air
scents inhaled
light offered colors
and shapes
creatures offered sound
as music
company of trees
caressed by the wind
moist earth for substance
my spirit lifted within moments

my dedication to Spirithelpers
deepened
for truly
the presence of our natural world
has the ability to uplift the human spirit
it is a perfect marriage
how lovely
~

all is well

simply the human journey
~

Happy Birthday Annie!
Wishing you a year of days that feel wonderful to you~
with love,
Tammie

Summer Storm

she arrived dancing wildly on the roof
torrential cleansing of the nooks and crannies
she even washed away the summer heat
and when she left
the world no longer thirsted for her presence
for now she runs through their veins
and they adorn their bodies
with her gem like beauty
~

To see more macro photography: Lisa Chaos for Macro Monday

Leaf Aglow

Every leaf brimming with vitality
illustrated with perfection
in the setting of the suns light


To see wonderful macro images, visit: Lisa Chaos and Macro Monday