at 4:20 this morning they began
those morning birds
and they've been at it since.
it's a wee bit calmer now, at 5:43.
the school year has a day and a half left
and since last tuesday no kids in my class
(no exams, though i now work in a school with finals)
~~~
i've met new plants this spring,
ragged robin is a favorite name
so is vetchling.
~~~
i'm really just checking in to say hey
it's solstice and beautiful
despite the horrors here in the u.s.
(murder escapees closeby, racist crimes, hatred hatred hatred)
i am saying
beauty.
BEAUTY.
joy
JOY.
Yes.
ReplyDeletepositive energy from you and from the sun.
thanks.
xx
VERY warm!
ReplyDeletejudy, trying, i must stay positive here.
ReplyDeletesue, you're warm? or just right?!
More beauty and joy are definitely needed. Stay safe up there above the blue line. Just think...basically 5 more weeks until Sandra Brownlee's workshop. Can't wait. See you there!
ReplyDeletejennifer, it will be so great! longridge is special. you'll see.
ReplyDeleteLove love love this post, the poem and the sumptuous visual!
ReplyDeletethanks, gwen!
ReplyDeleteSo sad you will not be at the Morgan this month! Maybe next year. I took Sandra's class in Toronto last spring; what a delight.
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Robin, the horrors are everywhere: think at what is happening in the Mediterranean Sea.
ReplyDeleteBut as you point out, Nature has her means to remind us that life is beautiful.
Thank you for this post.
the healing power of beauty and art. ( said arendt,adorno& benjamin)
ReplyDeletelinda, me, too, but i will be happy for some healing time after school.
ReplyDeleteblandina, oh, yes, i was being totally us-centric. i can't even imagine the disastrous situation in the med. and then there's........too many of these to write of.
neki, healing POWER. thanks for your reminder
despite all the horrors i'm still firmly of the belief that waking up breathing is a fine start to the day. and if that involves glorious singing outside your window at the crack of dawn, so much the better.
ReplyDeleteespecially if you have organised someone to bring you a cup of tea :-)
such a beautiful image and warm summery vibes, thank you Velma!
ReplyDeleteindia, waking up breathing is a good start!
ReplyDeletemo, it's summery and lovely now
Love the image Velma - and yes we need gentle reminders that there is still beauty; so much horror and terror; but we breathe in, we breathe out, we see the sun, we hear the birds...hold onto them all. Enjoy the warmth!
ReplyDeletefiona, thank you, i am learning to breathe again.
ReplyDeleteV - that is way too early for even the joyous sounds. The summer break sounds a joy - so enjoy. Peace. B
ReplyDeletebarry, when my body wakes early and happy i love listening to the many many birds.
ReplyDeletebird song is such a nice way to begin a day. inherently hopeful. haven't been here in awhile. nice to see the work continuing here with such integrity. you have a nice hand. enjoy the summer break!
ReplyDeletedee, hopeful is a good word. glad to have you back for a visit, and thank you.
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