“Some of the days in November carry the whole memory of summer as a fire opal carries the color of moon rise.” — Gladys Taber I see the sky through the deep red petals and know the blue will ease into gray as these flowers fade and the world sinks into the rest of winter, Continue reading “Before the Frost”
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The Monarchs
Two Butterflies went out at Noon— And waltzed above a Farm— — Emily Dickinson I held two butterflies lilting upon lilac mist flowers, each wing a perfect frame, tiny panes of stained glass, displaying autumn’s richest hue. —C.L. Fisher, October 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher andContinue reading “The Monarchs”
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”
Dandelion Wishes
You made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to set. — Psalm 104:19, NLT I believe in wishes— not close your eyes and it will happen, but in dreams, wonder, hope, a belief that there is unchanging Love, faith in a constant Good, a trust in seasons — spring willContinue reading “Dandelion Wishes”
Waiting for Showers
Petrichor: a distinctive, earthy, usually pleasant odor that is associated with rainfall especially when following a warm, dry period… “Petrichor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrichor. Accessed 30 Mar. 2022. We are familiar with the wind, the gusts that bring a temperature change and dirt — so much dirt — dry, desolate sheets of caliche and clay;Continue reading “Waiting for Showers”
Dandelion Pentastich
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”
Wings
“There is not a particle of life which does not bear poetry within it.” — Gustave Flaubert Held on an island, trapped in autumn’s thatch of memory, waiting for spring, sheer poetry. —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,Continue reading “Wings”
March
March is the month of expectation… — Emily Dickinson Rhythmic yellow strides, advance of eager trumpets — heralds of our spring. —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.
False Spring
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold, when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade.” – Charles Dickens The first blooms and early bees, the foraging butterflies and me — we all thought the frost had passed, that February closed winter’sContinue reading “False Spring”
Wellspring
The daisy follows soft the sun/ And when his golden walk is done,/ Sits shyly at his feet. — Emily Dickinson Little golden cup offering a sip of spring — I will drink you up! —C.L. Fisher, February 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may notContinue reading “Wellspring”
Poetic Meanderings 