Leafy Lullaby

-
It was a beautiful day in the Crescent Beach neighbourhood.
    
Birds were flitting in and out of bushes and trees.
   
Spring is in full swing and although leaves are filling the branches, occasionally one is set loose by an unexpected gust that blows it from the rest. The buoyant journey of an unaware hapless leaf inspired my rhyme below.
   

Sometimes it seems humankind behave as hapless leaves thinking we are still attached to something, thereby, giving up on our own potential to course correct, personally as well as globally. April 22nd is World Earth Day, a time to reflect and get empowered.

Comments

  1. Yogi♪♪♪April 25, 2024 at 11:39 AM

    Earth day is a great day!! I love your robins.

    ReplyDelete
  2. JocelynApril 25, 2024 at 12:13 PM

    The mountains are so gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  3. TomApril 25, 2024 at 12:26 PM

    ...you have collected some gorgeous images. I assume that the tides make a huge difference at Crescent Beach. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Carol @Comfort Spring StationApril 25, 2024 at 2:56 PM

    a beautiful day to celebrate the earth

    ReplyDelete
  5. Spare Parts and PicsApril 25, 2024 at 5:42 PM

    Crescent Beach looks lovely, with the snow-covered mountains in the background. Lots of beautiful blooms!

    ReplyDelete
  6. thomas leeApril 25, 2024 at 9:11 PM

    scenic view

    ReplyDelete
  7. Rosemary Nissen-WadeApril 26, 2024 at 5:41 AM

    All perfectly lovely, as always.

    ReplyDelete
  8. colleenApril 26, 2024 at 6:36 AM

    Many days I feel swept up or left like that leaf! I love your views too.

    ReplyDelete
  9. alan1704April 26, 2024 at 7:31 AM

    Love the "restless gusts" it paints a perfect picture and you do feel swept away.

    ReplyDelete
  10. carol l mckennaApril 26, 2024 at 11:41 AM

    wonderful poem about the leaf ~ enlightenment ~ thanks for the reminder ~ great series of nature photos ~ love dandelions ~ hugs,

    Wishing your good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

    ReplyDelete
  11. RommyApril 26, 2024 at 1:58 PM

    The leaf's travels sound lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  12. HelenApril 26, 2024 at 4:11 PM

    A beautiful poem ... "course correcting" ... a most powerful tool. Self preservation at its highest.

    ReplyDelete
  13. RajaniApril 26, 2024 at 5:58 PM

    Love that bird. Absolutely we can course correct, but we simply aren't doing it well enough to fix climate change.

    ReplyDelete
  14. AnonymousApril 26, 2024 at 9:51 PM

    Lovely pics and I love the Leaf Lullaby.

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousApril 26, 2024 at 9:53 PM

    Oops Anonymous is Rall.

    ReplyDelete
  16. J Cosmo NewberyApril 27, 2024 at 12:20 AM

    A lovely mix of words and images.

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousApril 27, 2024 at 5:57 PM

    Love that cheeky little robin! The house my husband and I shared came with one like that. He'd look right in the window as if he knew he'd been there first, not a bit afraid of humans, though he kept out of the way when humans were outdoors.

    Pris cilla King

    ReplyDelete
  18. BreathtakingApril 27, 2024 at 11:08 PM

    Hello :=)
    A lovely collection of nature images, and I like your leaf poem-

    ReplyDelete
  19. Shiju SugunanApril 28, 2024 at 12:26 AM

    Lovely poem and gorgeous pics! Happy Earth Day!

    ReplyDelete
  20. JimApril 28, 2024 at 2:10 PM

    Like traveling in a hot air balloon. Flow with the wind and currents.
    My favorite photo is the couple sitting on the beach viewing across the water.
    ..

    ReplyDelete
  21. Hena TayebApril 29, 2024 at 11:39 AM

    Such a beautiful poem.. you have a gift with words.

    ReplyDelete
  22. eileeninmdApril 30, 2024 at 4:42 AM

    .
    Hello
    Sorry I am late visiting and commenting.
    Every day should be Earth Day! Beautiful poem! love the cute robin, great captures
    Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post.
    Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead.

    ReplyDelete
  23. stardustApril 30, 2024 at 7:32 AM

    The Cresent Beach is a beautiful place. The shoreline walks with you is always fun. The birds and flowers look celebrating springtime. I like your poem. I like to see leaves dancing in the air but we are not leaves. We should not follow the wind but change the current course to the new direction ignoring the easy way that too many people resort to.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Your thoughts add colour to the content and are always much appreciated. Please note comments that are embedded with activated links might not go through.

Popular posts from this blog

Paper Bag Princess Gowns & Mom's Homemade Dresses

-
Image
Remember the beloved children's tale The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch? She had only a paper bag to wear after a dragon destroyed her castle and belongings. The shallow prince whom she rescued showed his true nature by complaining she didn't look like a princess dressed in that bag. Good riddance to the prince but here are some paper dresses any royal or awesome regular girl would be proud to wear. I came upon these works of art at the Oakridge Mall in Vancouver. Hopefully, they will end up in a local museum or someplace where more people will enjoy them. The lovely regal garments made of paper capture the elements and majesty of the natural world. The Langara College Paper Couture Exhibition by Vancouver design students explains what materials are used to create the clothing: "All of the dresses are made from a variety of recyclable white or brown paper, tissue, tapes, glue, spray paint, adhesives, paper twine, coffee filters, cardboard, string, thum...
Read more

The Couch Art Where Bernie Came To Visit

-
Image
 "On the Web we all become small-town visitors lost in the big city." - Alison Gopnik President Joe Biden's inauguration was bursting with inspirational speeches and events.  Heaven knows many who now breathe a sigh of relief also needed a good laugh.  That's when  Bernie stepped in with his cool attitude and awesome mittens.  I couldn't resist joining so many others who included him in various ways in different spaces. I think he looks super cute and cozy on a sofa designed for the cover art of my Couch & Company  story. Hope you enjoy it and explore more of the artistic side of life at  Paint Party Friday .   Still the kid I used to be Visit Postcards From Penelope Puddle and Penelope Puddlisms: BC Life Is A Whale Of A Ride to view more West Coast scenes. Because the state of our planet is the most pressing issue of our time, link up and learn about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report .
Read more

The Door To Forest Magic At Sandy Trail

-
Image
There it was ... a bright dollop of sunshine in a tangle of forest greens, browns and silvery grays. The yellow door snuggled against a tree said Fairy Hall and, in tiny faint lettering beneath, No Trolls . Oh, how I'd love to know what goes on inside Fairy Hall. I wanted to tap on the door but, a giant by comparison, I didn't want to cause a scare. I often take the Sandy Trail with its gravelly path, woodsy stumps, well-trod stairs, rabbits, birds and squirrels. I know every twist and rustling sound. But I hadn't noticed the small door before. This unexpected bit of whimsy magic tucked into the forest floor made me curious about what else was in the mysterious thicket I'd yet to explore. When I continued on my way, the trees leaned in ... as if they had a secret to tell. Later, I found another fairy door (below), welcoming, but only to a select few. See OUR WORLD to explore more sights from around the globe and SIGNS, SIGNS . Still the kid I used to be ...
Read more