Frost leaves chalk marks
on wall and fence, reminders
that last summer did shine:
a punishing sun dug runes
in baked earth,
raised a cloud of dust
that stung our eyes –
maybe we misread the message.
Since then, Nature
has left gentler signs
on falling leaves in nuanced colours
and there is still hope
in blossom and the dancing
leaves of spring.
Kim M. Russell, 18th December 2018
My response to Imaginary Garden with Real Toads Tuesday Platform
This week Viv has shared poetry by Rupi Kaur – I agree with her about her style being simple yet rich. Viv says it’s chilly in London; it’s dark, dismal and cold up here in North Norfolk too! Frosty, but no snow as yet, which is what has inspired my poem this morning.
You were quite merciful in your words- to the weather, considering it’s being rather mean to us.Love the transition of harsh to gentle in your 2 stanzas. May we have a forgiving winter….Amen!
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Thank you, Viv!
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😊
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Like the interplay of nature’s messages!
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Thanks Rajani!
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Ah, I love this seasonal journey and the messages received, both harsh and gentle, in their experience and image. And I really admire the penmanship — it’s such a tightly wound verse, not even a single word wasted in its effect. 🙂
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Thank you, Anmol. 🙂
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That is such a beautiful photo. I love how nature paints everything with frost….so lovely.
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Thank you, Sherry.
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A beautiful photo with such a beautiful message.
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Thank you, Carrie, and a very merry Christmas!
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So beautiful.
“reminders
that last summer did shine”
“Since then, Nature
has left gentler signs
on falling leaves in nuanced colours”
We should have all the hope in the world.
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Thank you!
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That is a beautiful photo and poem.
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Thank you so much, Vicki.
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Maybe we misread the message – that makes one pause for thought.
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I wish more humans would stop and think about what we are doing to the planet.
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If we only could read what’s printed by the world, right in front of our eyes . Happy holidays —
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Best wishes for a merry Christmas to you, Brendan. 😊
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kaykuala
Nature comes in with a lot of hints. Guessing what is can be very thrilling. The guessing game makes up for the drab coldness of seasons. Merry Christmas to you, Kim!
Hank
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Thank you, Hank, and a merry Christmas to you and your family,, too!
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Nature is the biggest inspiration. After all, we are a part of nature.
A beautiful poem of hope –
“there is still hope
in blossom and the dancing
leaves of spring”
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Thank you kindly.
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