Raven’s wings flutter in treetops now
as I walk in the cold grey forest,
the absence of color
foretelling,
of the coming winter weather.
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I’m surprised by how autumn’s light still encourages me,
the sun warming tree branches,
a brighter light unhindered
it is a matter of letting go,
isn’t it?
a crisp layer under my feet
we begin again,
refusing to yield
to the coming bluster
of winter wind.
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This is such a beautiful time of year, of pumpkins and apples and cinnamon spice. Along with the restful peace within nature. Of healing and renewal.
It is my favorite time of year, and Thanksgiving is extra special. We can thank God and be with our families, at least we hope to. This is more beauty that builds good things within us.
Let us remember that the holidays can be a tough time for some of us. We’ve lost loved ones, or we are facing a serious illness ourselves. So many things have happened. Let us think about all those we know needing our support, as we sit down at our tables.
Peace and wonderful blessings to each of you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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As I walk through the woods now, there are so many maple leaves descending,
oaks leaves spinning
floating,
finding tree bark to hold onto
then falling again.
Others refuse to let go
shimmering
in the soft autumn sun.
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And I realize I’ve known so many heart songs,
of prior seasons…..of heartbreaks,
opening, bringing in the light
gliding into open spaces
and guiding me
with phrases.
So I wonder, and I look forward to
the heart songs
yet to be discovered.
Autumn wordflow.
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Each step seemed to bring me closer to the secret realm, which really wasn’t a secret at all, simply unseen.
This path of peace, this chosen way of light wasn’t always easy,
what treasure is ever easy to find? Worthy,
embracing the forest and yet more
of who I am, was always worthy.
I will always choose to breathe,
this way
stepping lightly
into the realm
of wholeness again.
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