That is one good thing about this world … There are always sure to be more springs. — L. M. Montgomery This tiny wish-spark, a globe of light ready to burst— let loose, float, fly, tower above the tall grasses and travel into the blue of spring — But will I blow the candle out?Continue reading “Dandelion Pentastich”
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Luminescence
Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all you stars of light—Psalm 148:3 What twilight, what pre-dawn, what in between- lilac dream will I find, if I am still and willing to linger long, in the meeting space of moon and sun? —C.L. Fisher, March 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are theContinue reading “Luminescence”
The Child
… Poetry and Hums aren’t things which you get, they’re things which get you. And all you can do is to go where they can find you.” —A.A. Milne She waits in the shadows, timid and quiet, imaginative, but when I encounter a bright daisy, walk past a welcoming willow, gaze into a beckoning blueContinue reading “The Child”
Majestic Sky
When I look at the night sky and see the work of Your fingers —the moon and the stars You set in place— what are mere mortals that You should think about them… —Psalm 8:3-4 I spy the silver slipper moon, high above the periwinkle blue; it beckons me to stand in the warm March nightContinue reading “Majestic Sky”
Hyacinth Haiku
Each hyacinth hue releases its singular perfume. I drowned in purple fell deeply into perfume dispelling winter. —C.L. Fisher, March 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.
Daffodils
“Daffodils, that come before the swallow dares, and take the winds of March with beauty.” – William Shakespeare Why do daffodils hang their heads? Are the sun-drenched bells too heavy? Is the chill of February too dreary? Perhaps it is just that they, too, long to gaze at another lovey face or remind us trueContinue reading “Daffodils”
My Mind Aflutter
I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. — Michelangelo I saw a butterfly, wings just opening near the lacy leaves, but then I was plunged deep underwater, gliding through the reefs behind a graceful angelfish — I thought only clouds could morph so easily, and then this brown-eyed,Continue reading “My Mind Aflutter”
Sky Haiku 4
Once you have tasted the sky…, you will forever look up. — Leonardo da Vinci Linger here bright light, dance on this branched canopy — halt my wintering. —C.L. Fisher, February 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.
Sky Haiku
“If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God.” ― G.K. Chesterton How many soft hues can drape dusk’s fair canopy? God’s brush — infinite. —C.L. Fisher, February 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images areContinue reading “Sky Haiku”
Green
Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. — John Muir Let us find the green in winter, the places where growth thrives, there we will seek hints of vital color, waking us to life. —C.L. Fisher, January 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. FisherContinue reading “Green”
Poetic Meanderings 