When I am sad and worried about the world, I find solace outside, as I imagine Buffy must, too. As some of you have shared in the recent weeks, autumn trees are a treasure, no matter the leaf-raking, sometimes the cold and snow, they bring a beauty that keeps us in awe every year. That same old tune never gets old.
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| photo-Linda Baie- 11/1/23 |
Happy November, a month for being grateful!
Ah, yes, that "crunch" can help soothe a soul...so much beauty and wonder in the world! I'm grateful for you, Linda. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Irene, the gratitude goes to you, too! Have a lovely weekend!
DeleteYes, as much beauty at the end of a cycle as at the beginning. And since some of this leaf litter finds its way eventually into birds' nests, it becomes part of the next cycle too. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laura, it's special to know nature's plan for every part. Nothing is wasted! Have a great weekend!
DeleteOh-- I love that "at the last of a cycle" line. Looking out the window at the few faded leaves still clinging to branches, it really hits home. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYes, how beauty lingers! I'm trying to remember to notice it every day. Spending time outside helps, even when the snow flies!
ReplyDeleteYes, that same tune never gets old! It's as though we rediscover it every year, that wonder. Love that crunch!
ReplyDeleteooh! Thank you for the PB recommendations! I'm thinking that autumn and November seem to get short-shrift... We wax eloquent of color and leaf, then rush on to note the dying and dormancy and gratitude holidays. So I will look to go revel in stories and poetry to extend this period of renewal! Thank you, Linda!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the shout-outs, Linda! I have indeed been enjoying the beauty that lingers, the step's crunch. This year I've been aiming my camera down like you did, seeing the colors that linger.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. I've been out walking, back home and then raking leaves from porch and patio. The rest stay on lawn & beds. We have a leaf drop that gives back compost in the spring, so another trip there today. Most trees are bare but a few are still holding on!
ReplyDeleteYes, Linda, November is the month for gratitude. I am always grateful for your blog posts and comments. I am seeing a new side of autumn this year in Virginia. The colors are full of fire and beauty. My new tree, ruby fall shedded its beautiful heart shaped leaves that touched my inner soul. I love seeing the leaves in piles or scattered. Each one adds to the magnificence of this season. Happy Fall. Your leaves photo and poem - beauty lingers!
ReplyDeleteI love your crunch and sharing fall’s beauty in words and pics—all a welcome distraction and centering force, thanks Linda!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol & Michelle! I know that you both love the fall beauty, too!
ReplyDeleteI love the hopeful last line of your poem, Linda. I have all of the books you shared except Fletcher and the Falling Leaves. I collect books about fall (my favorite season) and need to look for that one.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope you share some of yours with me, Linda. I do love them, too! Thanks!
Deletelove that word, lingers...perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I was out again today, Linda, warm weather has returned & it's a joy!
DeleteLinda, wow, snow, then warm again! What fall fun with the weather. I love "beauty lingers."
ReplyDeleteLove fall, the leaves, and your poem’s reminder that beauty lingers. We can hold it in memory long after it’s gone.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, the song of autumn never gets old!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Denise, Jane, & Tracey! Wishing you a nice Saturday! I'll be out on this warm day!
ReplyDeleteHere's to the crunching and to the beauty in every step along the way!
ReplyDeleteLovely way to welcome November, Linda. Thanks for the meditative haiku -- looks like I have a couple of new Fall books to enjoy too.
ReplyDeleteYes, leaves on the ground as "last in a cycle," that is indeed very beautiful. Happy November, Linda!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary Lee, Jama, and Janice. I've been crunching, more leaves in the bags today! It's not quite like the usual November, yet! It's near 70 today.
ReplyDeleteI like the punch of your haiku 'crunch', Linda. Here's to 'lingering beauty'. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw your photo of the three picture books my heart did a happy dance. Three of my favorites, especially Fletcher and In November that I shared so often with kids. Here's to finding November's beauty!
ReplyDelete"beauty lingers" indeed, Linda!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Bridget, Rose, & Anastasia! Happy November!
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