I hear the chatter of anxious birds. The wind and rain have shredded their nests. A sudden flight of wings fill wispy petals of clouds passing over.
beneath the tall pines I hear creaking branches stretch like old bones.
Needing to be heard, the brittle crunch of leaves beneath my feet make their sound.
A White tail deer watches from a grassy knoll, his majestic antlers in silhouette against the splintered rays of sunset. My breath is but a whisper in this sacred place that offers everything and asks for nothing.
art by Lazada Philipine
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💜 Thank you dear Soul!
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You are most welcome 💜
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Wonderfully descriptive !!! It was scene that unfolded before my eyes as I read 👏
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That’s such a beautiful compliment and it is so appreciated, thank you Yassy.
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🤗🤗👍
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Hugs back 🤗🤗
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Beautiful song. Lovely and enchanting.
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Thank you so much Timothy!
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Fabulous! ❤
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Thank you so much Dina! ❤
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Lyrical and beautifully descriptive. A pristine moment captured wonderfully!
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Thank you so much Brad, I’m so glad you think so and and appreciate the amazing comment!
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Love the last line – which can be applied to other places.
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That’s true Frank, thank you for reading and the great comment!
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That was a beautiful read.
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Thank you so much Sarah.
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Of course!
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Nature in its pureness. Those are the moments of awareness that we are only guests on this beautiful planet. Awesomely written, Holly.
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Thank you Erika, my sentiments as well. Thank you for the lovely comment!
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You are welcome, you put it so wonderfully, Holly!
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I’m so happy that you think so Erika! 🌹
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💖 💖
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Beautiful words interpreted from beautiful art.
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THank you Syl, that’s so appreciated!
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You’re very welcome, Holly!
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Oh, Holly…<3 x 10
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Such wonderful support from an exemplary artist, poet, and amazing woman that I admire so much warms my heart and inspires beyond words! Thank you Gigi! ❤️🤗
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Thank you Gigi ❤️
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This reminds me of a favorite book I read when I was young, The Secret Garden. I love how the art and your beautiful words go so nicely together. ❤ I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holly. Hugs to you. ❤
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There is a movie based on the book as I recall. Thank you so much Michelle , I just returned from a cruise and my holiday was good. I hope yours was wonderful! Hugs back ❤️
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Welcome back!
I see you in the beauty of the antlers. ❦
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Ah, so sweet! Thank you Resa, I had fun, many hugs!
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Hugs back to the writer of this luscious prose.
Again I am inspired of you. Next year, when I do another Art Gowns Fashion Show, I want the theme to be Motorcycle Art Gowns. How cool would that be. Maybe Gi would draw some Chicklets in MC Gowns.
So many ideas…. fringe, studs, straps… Gi’s hair super spiked!
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Love that plan! Don’t forget the gauntlets.
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You will have gauntlets. I’ll come up with other things for the rest of the models… chains … knuckle gloves…. Gi will have serious kick-ass boots!
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GI will need some chaps. It’s cold out up there.
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank you John 🌺
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🌺🌺You are welcome, Holly!!!🌺🌺
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🌺🌺🌺have a great day John
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🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺You too Holly.🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
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J’adore ! Très beau Holly ! Bon week-end 🙂
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Merci Gyslaine! Bon weekend! 😊
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Reblogged this on lampmagician and commented:
A silhouette of Autumn 💖🙏💖
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Thank you so much Aladin 💜
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as you might know, there’s no need for this; it comes always from my heart, my honoured heart 🙂 ❤
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From mine as well dear Aladin ❤️
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it makes my day 🙏💖🙏😘😘
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And mine, thank you 🙏❤️
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How beautiful. Soul refreshment. Just lively
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Thank you, such a beautiful compliment. I really appreciate it
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Beautifully written
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Thank you so much Derrick!
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A fortunate forest to have such a beautiful song! ❤️❤️❤️🌺🌸🌼🌸🌺❤️❤️❤️
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Ah, thank you Marina. It is deserving . I’m sure Oanes could write an opus in honor of nature’s beauty, he probably already has. ❤️🤗🌺🌹🍁🧡🥰
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Holly, you write from the heart and that heart is pure gold.🔆🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🔆 Ah, yes…. but then I don’t think he’s left much un…hummed/whistled! 😉 ❤😘❤🤗❤🥰❤😍❤
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That’s so sweet and beautiful. Since we were talking about Oannes, (smiles) , I guess he’s hummed most but always so exceptionally well. He’s amazingly gifted and so are you! 😊💜☺️💜😘🌺🥰🦋🥳💝. Thank you dear Marina. And thank you to Oannes too for brightening the day with such beautiful music.
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I will pass your lovely words to him… I’d call him a ‘compulsive hum/whistler’… just as well he’s so talented [I hope he doesn’t read this – he hates being praised!]. Thank you so much, my sweet friend… these mean so much – I hope you know!
Meantime: Have a beautiful December!!!!! ❤️🌻💐❤️🌺🌸🌼🌸🌺❤️💐🌻❤️
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You are both tremendously gifted, his music is awesome! 🌼🌸🌺❤️💐🌻❤️
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Awwwwwww………. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗…. coming from such a talented girl…. ❤🧡❤🧡❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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❤️😊🌺🌹🤗
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You are in my head 😳! This poem captures what my senses embrace when I’m out in my beloved nature. The last line is profound and sums up my lifelong relationship with nature. She provides all the sustenance of life and asks for and often receives nothing in return. A healthy stag in the forest light is a magical sign that deserves the reverence our ancestors gave such a moment as well as Lazada’s artful piece. Thank you for the sighs and happy thoughts, Rene.
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I’m so glad you could relate to this but knowing your love of nature and how you would be as Mesmerized as I in such a magical place I’m not at all surprised. Thank you for joining me or was I joining you there in your lovely mind? Such s beautiful comment Dan, you always brighten my day. 🦋
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I do think we are of one mind in the call of nature. You see and write the experience in a magical way. It’s the ambrosia of souls and reading you is like being there. (Except I don’t have to clean my trail shoes when I get back) 🦋🦋
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Smiles, that’s the best part 🦋
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😎😎
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lovely
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Thank you
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That was so beautifully penned! ❤
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Thank you ❤️
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
WHO SAYS THAT FLOWERS DON’T GROW ON ANTLERS? CHRISTMAS MAGIC? flowers grow in words, too!
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Thank you 🌺 🌸
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Yer welcome! As always and forever.
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Lovely, Holly. Those are magic moments.
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Thank you so much Merril!
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🙂 I did enjoy reading this one.
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I’m really glad, thank you!
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Thank you!
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I’m sure we will be good friends!
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You are an excellent nature poet Miss Heart.
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Thank you Mr. Cake, you are too kind!
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I have my moments, occasionally, when I am in the mood.
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Well it’s very appreciated. I can relate. I’m guilty of faking it.
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Oh Miss Heart I never fake it. I am always myself for good or ill.
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You would never have a need to fake anything.
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Hopefully not, though never say never.
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We don’t have any strict rules here, no one’s purrfect.
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I love a catty pun now and then.
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Then you’ve come to the right place . I never miss the chance for catty puns. 😊
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They better be good because I am the King of Cats you know.
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It’s an honor to have the King of the Cats right here . I’ll have to work on some furmidable puns just for you.
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Please do Miss Heart.
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I will do my best, I may need to borrow some cat nip. I’m fresh out.
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I suggest you stock up to keep the King happy! Only joking of course.
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I will notify my contact. Kidding of course.
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Holly, divinely gorgeous…
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Thank you so much Lance
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You’re sincerely welcome, Holly.
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A wonderful sensory walk through the forest, Holly. Happy December. ❤
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Thank you Diana, Happy December to you!
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Così belli questi tuoi pensieri che mi ricordano un piccolo libricino dello scrittore napoletano Erri De Luca intitolato Il peso della farfalla Ed è appunto una farfalla che a un certo momento si posa sulle corna maestose di un vecchio Cervo padrone della foresta.
🌳🌲🍀🌲🌳🌲🍀🌲🌳💚
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devo leggere quel libro Shera, un bel complimento! grazie 💜
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Un libro piccino di due racconti ma ricco di poesia 😚
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Lovely again!💕❤️ WOW! You are awesome!
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Thank you, that’s really lovely and so appreciated! ❤️
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Quite beautiful my dear. Viel Dank… ❤
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Thank you dear Brian. ❤
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❤️
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Thank you so much!
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animals living in Forest those have search own food
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Indeed, thank you!
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It’s quite beautiful and i loved the painting
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Thank you so much!
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bereite dich nun auf Heiligabend vor und das in Ruhe mit Freude im Herzen, Klaus
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Ich bin vorbereitet, danke! Viel Spaß in den Weihnachtsferien Klaus
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vielen Dank
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Danke Lieber Klaus
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super, freut mich
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Having an imagination like yours helps to make these places as sacred as they are.
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Thank you for the wonderful compliment!
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