Yesterday, I wrote a post, Gathering Gladness, about how I cultivate and share gladness. The Spiritual Journey host for this month, Ramona Behnke, poses the topic and offers a series of nature photographs as examples of how she gathers gladness. I enjoy searching for beautiful quotes on nature. Ralph Waldo Emerson noted, "Nature always wears the colors of the spirit". There is a spirit within us and a Spirit above that brings gladness if we pause to explore and observe the beauty of the seasons. Yesterday, I pondered this and tried to write a Golden Shovel poem using Emerson's quote but I could not pen a poem that flowed. Ramona's photo became a prompt for the exploration of my feelings.
Gathering Gladness During Autumn
I observe Nature,
Earth's jewel that always
sparkles with delight. Today, she wears
sweeping garments from the
2023 fall collection of colors
that have a hint of
summer gladness. I pause to let the
world slow down so I can enjoy life and let go with spirit.
CVarsalona, 2023, poem
Ramona Behnke, 2023, photo
As I watch seasonal transitions, I recall reading that that nature's cycles are mirrored in our lives. Autumn is life's time to pause and let go of worries or tasks so a glad heart can take in the beauty surrounding us. This weekend I shall be in the moment searching, observing, and praising Autumn's presence.
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Today is Poetry Friday and poet and children's writer Matt Forrest Esenwine is celebrating the #BookBirthday of his newest book by taking a look back at its conception. Congratulations, Matt. I am full of gladness that I have the opportunity to writie a book review of The Thing to Remember about Stargazing published byTilbury House and illustrated by award-winning Italian artist, Sonia Maria Luce Possentini.
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Hi Carol. I luv how you wield the Golden Shovel here in unity with Emerson & Ramona! Will look forward to your starry bk review of Matt's newest.
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Jan, I am sorry that I did not respond to your comment. Thank you for joining me here. I did post my book review of Matt's fabulous new book. See https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2023/10/celebrating-book-birthday-of-thing-to.html.
DeleteLovely poem, Carol, I thnk we can all appreciate that imagery you create!
ReplyDeleteMatt, many congratulations to you. Thank you for your comment. I look forward to writing the review of your new book.
DeleteCarol, sweet Golden Shovel poem. I appreciated the line "2023 fall collection of colors." It made me smile as I considered the fashion inference, but then it made me more appreciative of each season's, each year's unique presentation. Something new every day. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Denise, for joining me here. As a lover of fashion, I had to enter that line. I hope the Ruby Falls Redbud plant that I am thinking about planting in my garden will sweep the bed. I love Fall!
DeleteWhat a great line to use for your golden shovel! I always appreciate your poems that remind me to "pause to let the world slow down." Also, it's been a whirlwind this week, but I do intend to send that photo and poem your way this weekend. Hope it's not too late!
ReplyDeleteCarol, a very thoughtful fall tribute! I love the phrase: sweeping garments from the 2023 fall collection of colors. So clever! : )
ReplyDeleteCarol this a lovely tribute to the change of seasons. I love the 'fall collection' - nature's colours are the best ones :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you've chosen a fashion theme for fall, Carol, that "sweeping garments" line, like Tracey above. Have a wonderful weekend! We had a very cool day today for the first time. I can just hear the trees "swishing" down the street (like a runway).
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! This line is perfect for a golden shovel...and you bring even more truth to it. As usual, I'm running behind on my reading. I'll be catching up on SJT posts this weekend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Golden Shovel, Carol. Love that fashion theme with the hint of summer gladness. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteWell done! Beautiful Golden Shovel, Carol!
ReplyDeleteYou dug in and came up with a beautiful golden shovel gem, Carol. I'm working hard right now to let go "so a glad heart can take in the beauty". This post is a beautiful reminder. :)
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