A thousand horses – the wild – the free – Like waves that follow o’er the sea, Came thickly thundering on. — Lord Byron The sun was nestling above the trees dappling the mountains and dancing across the morning grass as we rounded the bend where we first saw them, majestic, free, beautiful, and weContinue reading “Wild Hearts”
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The Golden Hour
By all these lovely tokens, September days are here. – Helen Hunt Jackson The last throes of summer hasten autumn’s first release… Oh, the golden hour before the earth’s fallow sleep. —C.L. Fisher, September 22 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not be copied, used, orContinue reading “The Golden Hour”
Steady Rhythm
You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy — Psalm 16:11 These long morning paths as we mark the growth of trees and new blooms, as we pass homes of long-time neighbors and those still unknown — we have tread these steps for years, ghosts ofContinue reading “Steady Rhythm”
Edge of Beauty
…beauty for ashes; joy instead of mourning; praise instead of heaviness. —Isaiah 61:3 A universe of scent in these tiny, scalloped petals draws me in to a moment of grace — all the wreaked spaces in this life have some edge of beauty, but we must have souls willing to accept the broken imperfection ofContinue reading “Edge of Beauty”
Wonderful Works
They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works. —Psalm 145:5 Inked lines & a swash of paint, and I am overwhelmed by a parcel of grace — the gift of creating stills me to praise the Maker of all good. —C.L. Fisher, August 2022 Unless otherwiseContinue reading “Wonderful Works”
This Life
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread…— John Muir We sometimes move blindly throughout our day, oblivious to the grace of living things— the happy yellow flowers remain even when we struggle to appreciate a simple truth — this life is a gift. —C.L. Fisher, July 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images areContinue reading “This Life”
Bower
Let my words fall like rain on tender grass, like gentle showers on young plants. I will proclaim the name of the Lord; how glorious is our God! —Deuteronomy 32:2-3 A calming bower rains down petal drops, weaving a soft carpet, this tree weeping as our earth aches for replenishing showers, its roots searching theContinue reading “Bower”
Defining Bees
…in summer mild The bees laid up their store Of honey-drops in little cups… —Thomas Hastings These gold collectors balancing nectar, keeping the planet green, they roam from daisy eye to open rose gathering offerings fit for a queen. —C.L. Fisher, July 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L.Continue reading “Defining Bees”
The Narrow Way
Turn my eyes away from worthless things… — Psalm 119:37 There is so much beauty in this weary and broken world— butterfly wings, the sun each morning, kindness, gentle words— we must walk in two truths: we live in a world ravaged by our fallen nature, and we live in a world lit by YourContinue reading “The Narrow Way”
A Summer Day
“I’ll tell you how the sun rose,— A ribbon at a time.” — Emily Dickinson The day begins in calming gray before the rising rays weave in ribbons of deepest amethyst and soft lavender, and then dawn unwinds light along the horizon in silken skeins of brilliant shimmer. — C.L. Fisher, July 2022 Unless otherwiseContinue reading “A Summer Day”
Poetic Meanderings 