This bud of love, by summer’s ripening breath… —William Shakespeare A patch of bright pink, raining silk, golden shimmer, a gossamer dance. —C.L. Fisher, June 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not be copied, used, or distributed without permission.
Author Archives: C.L. Fisher
A Balm
…those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. — Psalm 11:25 I feel at home in this garden, the one my brother tends— a lush and hue-rich oasis, his soul’s expression, embodied good stewardship. —C.L. Fisher, June 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may notContinue reading “A Balm”
Bloom Haiku 2
Color is my day-long obsession, joy, and torment. — Claude Monet A perfect palette— luscious lavender dresses and bright lemon moons. —C.L. Fisher, June 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not be copied, used, or distributed without permission.
Bloom Haiku
…with hues on hues expressions cannot paint, the breath of nature, and her endless bloom. —James Thomson Spring flowers blush bright, comeliness that beckons us, woos us to linger. —C.L. Fisher, June 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not be copied, used, or distributed withoutContinue reading “Bloom Haiku”
*Impressions
I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of an artistic process. — Henry James This sweet, little bird— reworked, reshaped, imperfect, insisting to be. —C.L. Fisher *Celebrating the imperfections of art as worthy marks of our expressions. Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher andContinue reading “*Impressions”
Faith
Even though the fig trees have no blossoms,…I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! — from Habakkuk 3:17-18 You have been shown, in so many ways, His faithfulness, His legacy of grace, His immersive love, so why does this worry you wake with today speak to you more than this truth? Rest,Continue reading “Faith”
Another Beautiful Ache
As the deer longs for streams of water so I long for you, O God.— Psalm 42:1 Another early morning before the sun wakes, and I tread the familiar steps down the dim hallway to make our morning coffee with this ache to create, to express something that seems inexpressible, and I am hungry andContinue reading “Another Beautiful Ache”
After the Thunder
I hear leaves drinking rain… —William Henry Davies As the fallen petals travel water wells and the leaves released from the trees find rich soil to soften and feed, we find the earth, refreshed, restores us…thank you, God, for sumptuous rain. —C.L. Fisher, June 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the workContinue reading “After the Thunder”
June Song
A song fluttered down in the form of a dove, and it bore me a message, the one word—love! – Paul Laurence Dunbar I heard a dove coo somewhere high in the branches of a rising pine, a soft good morning note to begin dawn’s early chorus, prompt the robin’s cheerful whistle, cue the longContinue reading “June Song”
Lauds
It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning… — Psalm 92:2 We made our wingless way through a sanctuary of feathered parishioners; just us two on pilgrimage through whispering leaves. —C.L. Fisher, May 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not be copied,Continue reading “Lauds”