This week Edigio challenged the lens artists to explore warm colors and how they affect us. Colors can affect our moods and well-being; everything from our clothes, home decorations, rooms, and nature. There is a long history of color being used therapeutically. “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” ~ Wassily Kandinsky Here…
~ ~ lush green autumnal moss tickle my heart and toes a carpet of velvet delights soothing ~ ~ autumn glowing goodness nature’s sweet harmony a symphony of sound and light harvest ~ I enjoyed a mellow Thanksgiving weekend as the cap to a quiet autumn. I connected with a few friends and a couple…
~ crispness in the air the smell of decaying leaves trees glow with color radiant sunsets proceed some of my autumn delights ~ I recently had a beautiful reminder about the power of gratitude, and plan to make a routine of finding something or someone to appreciate. My life is better when I make it…
~ soft golden sunlight gorgeous colors reflecting a peaceful lake stroll ~ ~ a biting cold freeze frost, autumn wind, fallen leaves the hints of winter ~ ~ fall beckons again vibrant colors, glowing lights beautiful warm days ~ Thankfully we had a very brief cold spell and then back to gorgeous autumn days in…
~ ancient craggy bluffs eroded limestone mountains beauty carved in time ~ ~ withered and worn etched by time and water shadows of their prime ~ ~ I finally drove out to the Buffalo River area after an absence of too many years. The Buffalo is the nation’s first National River and is mostly protected.…
~ dry and dusty dreams wither on their brittle vines an empty harvest ~ my parched soul sighs longing for some nourishment inspiration gone ~ ~ Lately, I’m feeling blah as if I’m living in a muted bubble. I’m bored with my routines and life in Arkansas, yet, not inspired or motivated to make changes.…
~ a rare night on the town strolling amongst the crowds enjoying the spectacle performers singing, dancing, and miming a lively affair for a cool autumn evening ~ Our city has a monthly event downtown called First Thursday which is a mix of food, music, and vendors for families to enjoy. This month they had…
~ Here is my second entry for Colleen’s latest poetry challenge to write a seasonally (autumn) themed poem with kigo words. Despite the autumn theme and title, I choose to celebrate flowers from summer when they were in their peak glory. I’m missing the flowers already and we haven’t even had fall weather yet! Maybe…
~ mornings of glistening dew cooler days, lengthening nights fields glowing with goldenrod autumn’s last hurrah ~ ~ the flowers wither blossoms wilted and falling autumn’s curtain call ~ ~ Colleen’s latest poetry challenge highlights the White Dew season of autumn. “White Dew” takes its name from the dew that catches the morning light: short-lived…
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