A Currier & Ives decorator plate hangs just in time for the Holidays with this scene you have written Nature's Way. That sawtooth picture hangar is strong as these words to hang forever on your deserving wall of poetry, Jude...Blessed Be...Happy Holidays...
I can well relate to your words here in the midst of a winter scene which is infused with powerful images and deep introspection. I love the last line; it serves to bring the reader back into the reality and recognizing the fact that death lies within the beauty of nature is a kind of reconciliation for the soul -a poetic commemoration. Outstanding write!
~Butch
Such acute atmosphere that conjures the icy emotional chill so very well. Extremes of temperature can both induce crystal clarity and opaque mental fog. Deathly thoughts likewise. But associated grief and mourning are paths to be walked that have no short-cuts; it is a necessary journey once started upon. Normally, I would likewise associate the owl with a sense of the spectral but, for some reason here, in great contrast to the scene depicted, I get a tremendous sense of heat from its saucer-like, glowing yellow-green eyes; it's dense and downy plummage and the warm wisdom of its redirecting hoot, calling you back, showing you the way. Healing and soothing in its holistic approach. Nature's Way sure is the best! TY K xx
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
Dream like poem. When one is so finely in tune with nature the rest of life must seem superficial to a point..
This piece makes one feel the calming force of nature and acceptance of its' positive control when we surrender to it. Excellent as always. PLB&G for caring and sharing. <Mikii>
It is incontrovertible what being in nature does to the psyche and how the senses blossom in accordance to the input ...
I think I'll go hiking this weekend. Thankyou Robert!
Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
As usual, Jude, these are so very expressive in the most poetic
images. I was delighted to have checked in this morning, to the DEN, and found this treat.
the richest, most exquisite, most resounding wisdom I've encountered in my life I have met in nature. I loved the solitude and reflection of this, Jude. next best thing to walking through the field and gazing at my reflection in the lake. Dawn
I miss your first line living here in Florida...but my memories of a virgin snow in the Valleys of Lehigh, Pennsylvania beckon me in this write! Very well written and the imagery is perfecto!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
We paint our pictures in , be they of Summer with flowers in bloom or in the Winters sullen gloom, we have that choice to make. And death leads us to another realm where our spirits entertain our choice.
Nature has a way to make us see the beauty of it all...no matter how raw the heart feels the loss...time does heal the wounds my friend!!
HUGS!!
Love Tinka
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
That's the way it goes. We are born and we die. But for those who believe death has no sting really for it is but a passage to another more beautiful eternity. An excellent trend of thought with great choice of words. Victor
Jude, you are so on with this write. Wheras most people hate the ice and snow and prefer to do their walking in the summer, I enjoy the magic kingdom of the forest when pained in shades of white and crystal. As your poem reflects the winter and mother nature have a way of reminding us how we play a part in the scheme of things and even death is a part of that grand scheme.
A profound and beautiful picture painted with here with words.
Thank you,
From the Heart of an Artist Quiet Storm
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on November 16, 2006
Natures way is the best way :-) There is much beauty in the frozen lands and you have captured that quite well in this write. Reminds me....no matter how busy I am........I must make time to spend with nature.
Creator placed all that we need in Natures bounty, including healing and sources to renew energy. Your poem is a splendid example of natures influence upon us. Utterly beautiful!
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Wonderful work.
Sage
Love, Rhonda
Ron
~Butch
Exquisite lines! Your profound words touched my soul.
Beautiful, inspiring, poetry!
Thank you,
Sheila
Love,
CJ
you are a journey in itself
wonderful as always
Chrissy
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
I think I'll go hiking this weekend. Thankyou Robert!
Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
images. I was delighted to have checked in this morning, to the DEN, and found this treat.
Sporadic, piercing rays of sunlight
Purge through inauspicious clouds
Sparkling upon the lake’s mired heart
Really like the clear imagery in those lines. :-)
Thank you, Jude, for this poem and for your kindness and support. ~~Nordette
Peace. Joyce
Carole
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Rusty
HUGS!!
Love Tinka
Fee
"Nature's Way"
A profound and beautiful picture painted with here with words.
Thank you,
From the Heart of an Artist Quiet Storm