"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir
Take a peaceful walk on #NatureNurtues2020 trail with some Poetry Friday poets. Find joy and comfort within this mini-gallery that shares our planet's beauty. Notice hints of dark storms that come our way and discover hope to walk onward.
Find comfort in Georgia Heard's poem that lifts us up with resilience and hope.
Walk with Rebecca Kai Dotlich listening to the trees tell their story.
Do these words breathe life into our stories that hope for positive tomorrows?
With positivity in our hearts, be awakened by birdsong.
Join Janet Wong as she looks for birds.
Spend a quiet afternoon in Georgia with Robyn Hood Black penning her haikus and creating video poems.
"In order to see birds, it is necessary to become a part of the silence."
-Robert Lynd
Join Christie Wyman as she hears an early morning chirp.
Paint your thoughts with the beauty of spring's greens as seen through Michelle Kogan's eyes.
Live Your Poem, each day In April with Irene Latham.
surrender to
nature's embraceable peace
lean in and learn
Reflect and recharge!
-Carol Varsalona
I hope you are inspired to continue your own nature walk, of course with your mask on.
Travel with me to Christie Wyman's blog as she hosts the Poetry Friday Roundup with an interesting birdsong poem based on one of Thoreau's journal entries. You will find the next line of the Progressive Poem, too.
Carol, what a delightful post....I love the birdsong weaving into nests of sadness. Gosh, that just captures it all, right there.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Linda. Georgia's poem holds significance for our sensitive times.
DeleteMy walks keep me going, also the bliss of just breathing out of doors, spring air even chilly is my daily boost, Carol. Each of these makes a lovely collection. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI think we all need a boost, Linda, but now our walks have to be with a mask. Thank you for stopping by and commenting with words of wisdom, Linda.
DeleteThank you for gathering these beauties together. Walking in nature is keeping so many of us sane.
ReplyDeleteSally thanks for joining me here. If you are nudged by the muse to send me a nature poem while on one of your walks, I would be thrilled to share it in my Nature Nurtures Gallery. (invitation at: https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2020/04/nature-nurtures-special-invitation.html
DeleteAt any time these poetic pieces hold much value as reminders Carol, but particularly at this time in the world's timeline of events. I particularly liked the repetitive refrain Georgie Heard set up in the first poem-'If you listen carefully' A gentle and timely reminder.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gallery, Carol. That connection to nature (and poetry!) is everything. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely collection, Carol! I love everything about it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful escape to nature!
ReplyDeleteKeisha, thank you for stopping by. I missed you and am happy that you are writing again and joining us at PF. I hope you considerradding one of nature poems to my gallery. (Invitation at https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2020/04/nature-nurtures-special-invitation.html)
DeleteThank you for featuring this beautiful gallery, Carol. Nature is the great healer.
ReplyDeleteTalk about healer, Jama-yesterday was a splendid day to bask in springtime joy. After all the tasks on the to-do list, I jumped at the chance to go out for a walk. After all, we had been inside the house for three days. The sunshine, warmth, and ability to say hello to neighbors (from a distance) while admiring springtime were like a shot of medicine.
DeleteThank you, Carol, for gathering these peaceful messages of hope. There is so much beauty and goodness here. I hope you and yours are staying well and safe.
ReplyDeleteKay, I hope you will send me a message of hope from your area. If you need the invitation to #NatureNurturres2020 Gallery, it is at https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2020/04/nature-nurtures-special-invitation.html. Stay safe.
DeleteThese are lovely reminders that we have so much beauty around us. I am not good at making image poems, but you've inspired me to try. Now I have to figure out how to do it! : )
ReplyDeleteLinda, I would love for you to try an image poem. There are several free formats to use, such as Canva, FotoJet, and PicMonkey that bring the photo to the foreground. The T button lets you superimpose your poem on top. If you go to my blog post on Technique it gives steps to follow. (https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2016/03/technique.html)
DeleteI feel much more relaxed now that I've spent some time with nature here at your blog, Carol. Trees and birds carry great wisdom at times like these.
ReplyDeleteI find such peace during my walks now. The are a quarantine life outlet.
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