No this is not from last time, new fresh snow has fallen on our house
Colour, shapes and snowflakes
Nature is full of genius, full of the divinity;
so that not a snowflake escapes its fashioning hand.
Henry David Thoreau
so that not a snowflake escapes its fashioning hand.
Henry David Thoreau
Roads are once again too slippery for our car wheels. This time I bless the day and enjoy making photos, reading by the fire, eating crackers with hummus , writing a little poem and playing a game. Couldn't imagen a better way to relax. Just a walk would have made it complete. The snow and me couldn't have picked a better day because according to my daughter it is Internation Relaxation Day today!
Crystal Thoughts
By marja Blom
Awakened by cold surroundings
gathering around a heart of fire
thoughts crystallise in flakes
unique carvings of the mind
Blending into a blanket of purity
covering earthy longing
with a soft touch
knowing that eternal light
will transform into beauty
trancending knowledge
that all is water
from the same source
Looking forward to some winter weather here in the months. May hold off on my much delayed trip to the coast until it cools off in October, walking a cold and windy beach is awesome.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of the snow.
What again!? That is unusual for Christchurch isn't it? Stay safe, stay warm! A snowman perhaps?
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to spend International Relaxation Day tucked up at home safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteLove your poem Marja, you have a wonderful gift my friend.
Warm hugs
Peggy xxxxx
Thanks Marja. Enjoy the winter blast. I was talking to my daughter a few minutes ago and she has been snow boarding in Cashmere today. It must remind you of your childhood in Holland.
ReplyDeleteThis is a chilly yet picturesque reminder of snowfall, Marja, when it is still summer in my world. Oh, the shock the daffodil (pictured in your collage) must have felt when it sprung to life before winter finished having its say. Snow when there is no place to go can, indeed, be relaxing … especially when it is a “soft touch” on the landscape as your beautifully descriptive poem suggests. :)
ReplyDeleteSnow can be treacherous but has its' beauty. Love your photos and your prose too. Thoreau is one of my favorite authors.
ReplyDeleteMarja, your poem is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI so love the snow but it can cause many problems as well.
Beautiful pictures!
Be safe!
Margie x
your blue clogs are for good luck?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! LOVE the snow on the flower photos! LOVELY!
ReplyDeleteYour winter photos are so beautiful.But it looks more like in Europe as in NZ!So much snow in NZ!I have never thought this.The poor flowers!
ReplyDeleteYour german summer at this year is more a early autumn-crazy world!
Groetjes,Steffi