Morning Guest

Yellow-rumped Warbler, December 2022

 

Freshly scattered seed

for you, my back porch caller

make yourself at home

Stowaway

Army Worm Moth, December 2022

 

Seeking shelter

from the coldest of cold nights

in my warm study

*We are in for a few freezing days and brought the plants inside from the porch. I caught the fluttering from the corner of my eye and discovered an interloper - enjoying the warmth. Everyone needs a warm place to be. 

Making the most

Cone Flower, December 2022

She makes the most of

an afternoon in the sun

may we do the same

Awaiting Christmas

Christmas Lights, December 2022

Evening stillness comes

streets are washed reflections of

light in the darkness

Golden Hour

Golden Hour, December 2022

Even in winter

wildflowers find their way

in the golden hour

Peace

Morning Light, December 2022

                    May peace fill every corner of your heart.

                    May peace fill every corner of my heart.

                    May peace fill every corner of the world. 

In Advent's Silence

Christmas Cactus, December 2022

 

In Advent's silence

we become gentle again

awaiting good news

Her place in the garden

 

Prickly Pear and Roses, December 2022

 

The prickly pear claims

her place in the garden right

next to the roses

Christmas Star

A bright blooming star

 joy refusing confinement

bursting from the heart

* On my way to meet friends for lunch, I passed this bromeliad growing up and out of the container. Seeing it has become my Christmas star this year. 

A December Night

Roses, December 2022

 

Rambling roses

thrive on a December night

and draw me closer

We are blessed to see

New Growth, December 2022

 

Salvation springs up

in surprising places and

we are blessed to see