Photos Turn to Poems

Sunshine peeks through my windows. Today's a writing day under the sun. I open my digital journal and consider the writing prompt provided by Jenna Korman from Two Writing Teachers: "What in your life is writable about today? Summertime surrounded bu beautiful gardens, layered sunrises, and tranquil sunsets always sets the mood for a dazzling day despite the heat.

I take out the drafts of poems suited to pair with the beautiful pictures shared by Margaret Simon, the host of This Photo Wants to be a Poem. Below you will find how lovely the summertime nature photos address the writing prompt provided by Jenna Korman.

Nature is filled with beauty that opens the sky each day.

morning sunshine winks

layered darkness sits above

unpredicable

summer weather dilemma

nature plays in the background

CVarsalona, June 2025 draft tanka

Photo by Margaret Simon

water

silently still

welcomes whispering wind

breezing by the daisies

awakening

CVarsalona, June 2025 draft elfchen

Photo by Molly Hogan

December Joy

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.