Forest Walk After The Rain

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If I were a season, it would be autumn when life lets go to whatever comes next in grand flashes of freedom. The animated foliage unleashed in melancholy weather suits my mood. In dying leaves and spectacular sunsets, I see transformations and openings for future renewal. The season is cooler but it makes me feel warmer and cozier inside. Fall is my response to "what soothes you", the Poets and Storytellers United prompt.

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  1. Spare Parts and PicsOctober 3, 2024 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful photos and poem. Is that a squirrel in the tree? I've not seen one with such dark fur before.

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    1. Penelope NotesOctober 3, 2024 at 12:31 PM

      Yes, a squirrel. There are many such black furry squirrels in my neck of the woods, although in some areas they would be considered quite rare.

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪October 3, 2024 at 11:50 AM

    Poetry in both images and words, beautiful!!

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  3. TomOctober 3, 2024 at 1:25 PM

    ...Maria, you captured the beauty of autumn both in words and images. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. Mystic MeanderingOctober 3, 2024 at 3:02 PM

    Your opening paragraph is what got me :) "when life lets go to whatever comes next" and "transformation and openings for future renewal" - things I am currently working on myself: letting go, and renewal... And yes, Autumn is also my favorite reason for all the same reasons you write about... Happy October :)

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  5. JimOctober 3, 2024 at 5:20 PM

    Hot sky

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  6. magiceyeOctober 3, 2024 at 6:21 PM

    Wonderful photography!

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  7. JocelynOctober 3, 2024 at 6:31 PM

    Very pretty shots.

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  8. JoyfulOctober 4, 2024 at 3:12 AM

    Beautiful photos. I loved your poem too.

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  9. RajaniOctober 4, 2024 at 5:57 AM

    Autumn's breath burning the leaves is such a surprising, yet striking image...also love the black squirrel...don't think I've ever seen a black one before....

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  10. carol l mckennaOctober 4, 2024 at 8:50 AM

    Your words and photo are like a symphony ~ thanks, hugs,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    clm ~ A ShutterBurg Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  11. Rose POctober 4, 2024 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful images, especially the asters. I love the colors and the looking forward that come with autumn.

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