How is that a tree can stir my soul, so?
Yet, set amongst the Douglas firs –
an orchestra of giants, the reassurance
of green towering and proud – the music
of my soul is nothing less than symphonic.
How is that the sky can speak to me?
No words to convey its vastness, yet
it breathes new life into empty spaces,
whispers promises, ignite a hope
synonymous only with its expanse.
How is it that a body of water -be it
serene, flowing, or turbulent, can tug
at the corners of my emotional well,
create a longing for the unknowable,
toss me from my bed of complacency?
And how does a single flower, growing
wild, crack this shell of indifference –
the determination to blossom despite
harshness of surroundings – instil such
inspiration, motivate me to rejoice?
(On Nature first appeared here, April of 2018, written during our month long stay on Vancouver Island. Submitted here for Eugi’s Weekly prompt: nature. Image my own.
Lovely image
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Thank you!
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This is truly lovely. I love connecting with others with such a deep fondness for nature!
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Thank you so much and nice to meet you.
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So beautiful.
So humming.
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Thanks 🙏
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Beautifully written ✨
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Thank you. Tried to visit your site but WP said your site is not active.
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That is odd , I will tend to that and get right back to you so you can check it out . Thanks !
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Ok. See if you can visit now
Let me know if you can get through
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Not yet. The comment says “no longer available.”
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I have no idea what to do I’m sorry this is becoming complicated. I don’t know how to activate it, I literally just uploaded a new post two days ago so I’m a little lost on why it keeps saying that
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I’ve seen this before on active accounts. Contact WordPress help. I’m sure it’s just a glitz. You want to get more exposure.
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Consciouskizz.Wordpress.com try that
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Thanks. This works. I can see that you are a lover of words.
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You got that right! I appreciate you stopping by ✨ very much appreciated and yes I am trying to get more followers as well as exposure
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If you are open to hints, might I suggest an “About” page (I always like to know more about who I am following) and a follow button. I didn’t see one.
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I was just customizing my page when you said that . Very timely . Check it out now 🙏🏽 and I’m always open to other suggestions . ALWAYS . I appreciate it VJ!
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Checked out and followed. Well done!
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I appreciate you taking the time to help and explore my world of words 🙂 now can you see a follow button on my “home”page or is it on my “about” page
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Thanks for sharing
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Beautiful
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Thanks
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I love this poem. It’s so lovely! 💚
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Thanks so much. I appreciate it.
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This is very very deep! Loved it from the very first line. Evokes images of a woman whose muse is mature. Divine lines. 😊
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Thanks so much. Hope my muse is mature as I am beyond ripe, lol.
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I meant “whose muse is nature.” Oops. That was a typo, so sorry 🙈
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Hahaha…well this made my day. Thanks for the chuckle.
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Would you be interested in writing content on our blog?
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Appreciate you thinking of me, however; I am already overcommitted.
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Absolutely beautifully expressed!
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Thank you!
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Gorgeous image
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Thanks
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Really love this!! Really well done!! I love all the nature references!!
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Thank you!
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Admire your work. Keep it up..
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Thank you for your kind comment and nice to meet you.
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Thank you and same here.
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so beautiful ❤️❤️
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Thanks
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There is so much beauty in nature
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Thanks. Indeed there is.
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Thanks Eugi
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Beautifully written!
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Thank you!
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Nice images. Vancouver Island is my home
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Lucky you! So you know just what I’m talking about.
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We are fortunate. Ten minute walk one way we have Oliver Woods Park, other way Long Lake. Nourishment for the spirit
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Agreed!
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I so enjoyed the structure you used for this inspirational content. The poem was a joy to read.
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Thanks so much LuAnne. Means a lot coming from you.
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ahhh so beautiful VJ
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Thanks Mich!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you!
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personifying nature, touches us deeper, your words resonate! Your art is beyond beautiful, really love this
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Thanks Kate!
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most welcome!
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Equally good painting and poem
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Thanks Derrick.
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An exquisite poem!! I have recently written two poems that basically ask the same thing.
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Great minds….thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Nature speaks in myriad tongues if we have time for it! Beautiful words and art work.
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So true! Thank you!
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My pleasure.
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Love the yellows VJ 😉
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Thanks Brian.
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lovely in every way.
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Thanks
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This is very beautiful work! The contrast of color and language is wonderful. 🙂
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Thanks so much. I appreciate the feedback.
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VJ,
I think you and I were thinking in the same vein today. So much about nature speaks to us of things far beyond what reason can fathom. Beautifully expressed, especially,
“And how does a single flower, growing
wild, crack this shell of indifference”
pax,
dora
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Thanks Dora. If not for nature, I wonder how I’d survive some days.
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Beautiful – like a prayer or invocation!
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Thanks Lynne.
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Your words are as stunning as your art, VJ! Beautiful piece.
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Thanks Eugi!
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You’re welcome, VJ!
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Beautiful poem, captivating image (so BRIGHT!) – and your footnote about Vancouver Island tugs a bundle of visual memories forward in my brain. THANK you! Great way to begin today!
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Thanks Jazz. I wonder if we’ll ever get to journey again. Ric has a hankering for the east, so maybe we’ll have to do a road trip. Any plans on your end?
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Beautiful art and wonderful words to complement it V.J !
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Thanks so much Radhika!
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Similar thoughts I have wondered. You have turned them into a lovely poem.
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Thanks Heather.
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A pleasure!
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Love love love the art work. The poetry is wow. Love it too.
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Thanks Kritika!
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My pleasure 🙂
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