…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”
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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”
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”
Congruence
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power. — Hebrews 1:3, ESV A rose, a snowflake, a symphony; a nautilus, a galaxy, infinity; (my own chambered heart), —above all the Trinity — this is what I knowContinue reading “Congruence”
Dawn’s Song
Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us… —Luke 1:78, NLT There is a song at dawn when the lilac dust mixes with awakening hues of orange — a peachy blend of sweet violins and airy-bright flutes. —C.L. Fisher, May 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and imagesContinue reading “Dawn’s Song”
The Fountain
“As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing.” – John Muir Light captured in cascading water falls — a sparkly, hypnotic dance— my soul stills, silently enthralled. —C.L. Fisher, May 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not be copied, used,Continue reading “The Fountain”
Hesitation
Art is a man’s nature; nature is God’s art. —Philip James Bailey I would paint this delicate, blush-tipped morning rose, choose hues to hint at the satin-sheen edges of curved petals, but I fear the yellow will be too bold, the pink overshadowing — How can I translate such rare and nuanced beauty? —C.L.Continue reading “Hesitation”
Beckoning
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed…” —John Burroughs Take a walk into a rose— down and around the spiral petals into a universe of gold— a world worth getting lost within. –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 “Beckoning “
Syncopation
“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” — Rainer Maria Rilke What sets the spring-blue sky’s poetic meter? Yellow daisies, ladybugs, rosebuds, butterflies, and lazy, breezy, dreamy afternoons. —C.L. Fisher, April 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher andContinue reading “Syncopation”
Poetic Meanderings 