Crystalline Dreams
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snow
beauty
white portraits
crystalline dreams
winter wonderland
birds, berries, buds, and snow
nature playing with contrasts
a delicate dusting of white
beautiful visions dance in my heart
gratitude for nature’s snowy surprise
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We finally had some snow here in NW Arkansas! We haven’t had more than a dusting in 5-6 years. It was so nice to wake up to a layer of snow covering the grass, walks, and deck, and creating a fresh blanket of white to contrast nature’s skeletal winter structures. I took a walk around my new neighborhood, photographing and soaking up the beauty and cold fresh air. I must admit that I wouldn’t want 3 months of bitter cold and snow, but it sure is fun for a change. The dusting of snow and ice covering the pine needles inspired the title and my second etheree poem.
May your week be full of winter wonders.
writing to freedom 
The picture and poem look and sound familiar, Brad. Except we have a lot of it here.
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Yes, sorry Cynthia. I know most of you up north are tired of cold and snow. Here it’s been a rare treat. Warm hugs…
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Everyone around here seems to hate it, I really like it though, it makes for beautiful photos and inspires me 🙂 lovely post
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Thanks Angie for being another snow lover. 🙂
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Ahh so lovely Brad! Glad you finally got some snow there, what a treat! 🙂
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Thanks Julie! It definitely was a treat after years with no snow. 🙂
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Nice photo Brad and great words….Stay warm. Vermont is still a white, cold, frozen tundra….VK 🙂
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Uggh. That would be hard for me. The best was Colorado which had snow alternating with sunshine and clearing all winter, at least in the Boulder area.
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i love the snow and don’t ever tire of it. we’ve had tons of snow this winter and it is always magickal to me. i love your words and that first photo is pure magick!
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Thanks Tania. I love snow too, and am glad you’re enjoying the extra helping nature has gifted the Sierra’s this year! 🙂
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Such beautiful experience you bring us through the poem and the glimpses of your walk out there!
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Thank you PD. I’m glad you enjoyed walking with me. 🙂
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I don’t get much snow here either, so when it falls, it’s a reason for poetry. 🙂 Lovely, Brad.
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Thanks Diana. Let it snow. 🙂
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A lovely surprise dusting! When you described the skeletal structures of the trees, it was so neat, because I see it like that too! The snow adds to the beauty, it does not subtract. Also I enjoy photo taking expeditions such as yours, enjoyed this post very much, Brad
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Thank you Ka. I’m glad you can share in the enjoyment of nature’s design, with beautiful white highlights complimenting the quiet winter structures. Happy travels… 🙂
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Beautiful image and rich language. I haven’t seen snow and Ice in years but I do remember feeling a sense of wonder in New England in the Winter.
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Thank you Rob. Wonder is the perfect word. I have so many fond memories of playing in snow as a child. It sounds like you played in wonder too.
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One day I threw a stone into the air. I lost sight of it but quickly caught sight of a butterfly. I was about five. I thought the stone had turned into a butterfly. I tried it again a few times with different stones and when it didn’t work I told myself it was a special stone and very rare.
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Brad, a delightful poem and I can sense your joy and wonder at this winterland! 😀 It is pure magic … when just for a few days. Since we haven’t had any snow at all, I’m especially enjoying your poem and photos, living it through your experiences!
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Every word unique and beautiful poem, Nice post.
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Thank you Lisa.
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That is beautiful! We don’t even get that much frost here in central California. A little bit like that would be lovely once in a while.
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Yes, a little bit is nice. 🙂
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Love your capture! Such a rare picture for Arkansas.
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Indeed Helen. A rare treat.
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Snow is nice once in a while, isn’t it!? We’re in month 3 and counting of winter wonderland here in Maine. The winter has been a mild one in terms of snowfall, but plenty of wind this year. Just had snow and freezing rain today, but it should melt. The snowbanks, though, are going to take some time…
Peace
Michael
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Yes Michael. I find the snow beautiful. I’m delighted you’re enjoying being in a winter wonderland. I haven’t been to Maine but always heard good things. I’m more likely to visit in the summer. 🙂
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Lovely poem Brad.. We woke up to a dusting too on Sunday but it soon turned to rain.. Love the photo May your week too be filled with Wonder Brad
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Thank you Sue. Snow and wonder are precious gifts.
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❄️😃❄️
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Brad this is so beautiful like little dusts of white everywhere and I love the way you write such awesome poetic words. Wonderful post and picture.
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Thank you Kamal. I’m glad you share in the beauty of my crystalline dreams. 🙂
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Yes absolutely true and that is the beauty of dreams
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Great poem and perfect pics for it!! Glad you got some snow….
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Thanks Kirt. It was a nice surprise.
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It’s like the slate has been wiped clean to begin again and just enjoy life in all its fullness…
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That is a wonderful perspective Barbara. To enjoying the fullness…
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