sharing my thoughts through words and images
The carousel turns My horse rises up and, then, down I snatch the gold ring! ~Lynn Thomas Amber I’ve always had a fascination with carousels. I can’t pass up riding one whenever we come across them in our travels. When I’m gliding along on a painted… Continue Reading “Holiday Traditions 12.18.23”
Old man winter comes Spreading his puffy blanket Across the landscape. ~Lynn Thomas Amber
A sudden movement A ghost crab scuttles sideways Curious of me. ~Lynn Thomas Amber
Ebb and flow of tides Reveal treasures under foot Love nature’s rhythms. ~Lynn Thomas Amber
Leaf Patterns The curl of the leaf Encourages me to inspect Nature’s intention. ~ Lynn Thomas Amber
Reflections A distant crow calls A still pond reflects the charm And mood of the day. ~Lynn Thomas Amber
Persistent beech leaves Twisting, curling, turning brown Wintertide teases. ~ Lynn Thomas Amber
May your life be like awildflower,growing freely in thebeautyand joy of each day.— Native American Proverb This blessing is one of a collection of poems and sayings included in a book I purchased many years ago when my sons were small – A Grateful… Continue Reading “A Christmas Night Blessing”
The Peace of Wild Things When despair for the world grows in meand I wake in the night at the least soundin fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,I go and lie down where the wood drakerests in his beauty… Continue Reading “November Poetry Share 11.24.21”
As I was preparing my breakfast this past Sunday morning, I decided to pull up Vermont Public Radio on my iPhone and listen to whatever programming happened to be broadcasting – really just for some background noise. I was listening to a segment called… Continue Reading “Foggy Day and Rilke”