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
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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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Autumn Sunset

Autumn Sunset

in the presence of light
we are purified

in the presence of color

we come present

in the presence of mountains majestic

rich spaciousness

in the presence of light
a luminosity that nourishes

in the presence of reflection
we soften with the satiny surface

with sunset

we breathe 

in sync with life
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to enjoy other's poetry with the prompt; Sunset
visit: One Single Impression
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Life Dances in Holy Waters

 like a dream
life dances in holy waters
reflections and ripples
of light
of color
travel to the edges of the pond
and beyond
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Autumn Blessing

may the breath of autumn
which stirs the leaves
until they are free to ride upon the breeze
may it free your spirit to gently rise
find your colors and then take flight
may the breath of autumn wrap a cloak of soft light
around you

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The Mushroom Said to Me

the mushroom said to me

there is nowhere else to be

though our roots travel far

this is what we know

here is where we are

there is nowhere else to be

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this morning:

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Golden Waters

 along your autumn shore

even rocks and light

reflect golden hues

an invitation to sit deeply 
open widely

 let this season imbue

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Lake McDonald, Picture Perfect

Autumn's dance has just begun

days are warm

delicious

nights are crisp

clear

a wonderful time

to relax and mingle

with nature

and loved ones near

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yesterday my dear friend Abigail had her birthday

we dined, roamed and enjoyed this lake,

her banks

and treasures galore that we found as we strolled along. 

a glorious way to celebrate life!

Happy Birthday Abigail!!

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Wonderful Equinox to one and all!


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Summer's Grand Finale

summer's alchemist has been busy at work

planting seeds upon our earth

sun and rain did penetrate

now earth's blooms proliferate

summer's grande finale

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