When I opened poet-slicer, Margaret Simon's blog this weekend, I found a delightful photo she took while her little grandchildren frolicked in the sun. See This Photo Wants to be a Poem: Fountain.
I decided to crop Margaret's photo to observe it closer. What evolved was a #haikuofhealing and an elfchen of peace.
Main Street Fountain, Louisiana by Margaret Simon
joy explodes
when water splish splashes
nature applauds
©CVarsalona, 2024
When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.-Ansel Adams
May you capture the spirit of the holidays this year through nature.
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Christmas Eve is upon us, so I wish everyone a silent pause for a moment of presence on this soon-to-be-luminous evening of joy.
in chilled moments
silent stillness holds its breath
world awaits joy
©CVarsalona, 2024
#haikuofhealing
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Thank you, Two Writing Teachers, for bringing a world of reflective writers to your silent space each week.
Beautiful poems. We wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and a good New year.
ReplyDeleteCarol, it looks like the water droplets are festively dancing in the joy of this season. May we all be blessed with peace and joy not only during this happy time of year, but throughout the new year as well. Bob
ReplyDeleteCarol, your poem is lovely. Great idea to crop the photo and observe. We’re nearing the end of the Stafford Challenge, so I need all the poetry ideas I can find! Happy Holidays. .
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonder it is when we can have both - joy that explodes and some peace. Wishing you love-filled holidays!
ReplyDeleteI love what you’ve done with the photo and your sweet poems. Peace was my 2024 word and I am finding it hiding in Joy of poetry.
ReplyDeleteThis is Margaret. Merry Christmas!
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