Tag: Sunset

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Mother of Pearl

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Mother of Pearl

A mother of pearl sky
Overtones for the day’s finale
Coral colored horizon
burns into the sea
as the elusive green light
flashes farewell
to a surreal sunset  

Fragrance of coconut
Floats on the evening air
Fading footprints
in the exsiccated sand
are taken back
by the gentle flow
of evening tide

Blue and yellow sails
fly on a lone schooner 
still visible in the diminishing light
In the silence
a feeling of peace
descends on a tranquil scene
akin to paradise


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Word Prompts

Akin - Word of the Day
Exsiccate - RDP
Real - FOWC

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay
Blog, Nature

In Gratitude

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In Gratitude

I watch from my window
as the night begins to steal the day
pushing the smashed pumpkin sun
lower and lower into its fiery furnace

The sky glorious in majestic purple
sewn with golden threads 
My heart is full at this sight
Taking my breath with its beauty

It is in these chance moments that I am grateful
for the gifts that come to me each day
I am inspired by the colors of nature’s wheel
Matching my body’s chakras
Grounding and balancing me

I live in gratitude for this day
as the night claims it birthright 


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All Rights Reserved

Word Prompts

Chance - RDP
’Mash’ - Stream of Consciousness
Open Link Weekend - Earthweal
Blog, Hope

Together

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Together

In its final burst
of energy
the setting sun
leaves the day
with its
warmth
and glow
Taking nothing
from us
other than the
memories
it championed

With its flickering
light slipping slowly
below the horizon
the remains
of the day
gently turn
to night
A sense
of oneness
with the universe
A flicker of hope
for a better tomorrow


Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

Prompts

Sue Vincent's Weekly Write/Photo

Champion - Word of the Day
Tonight - FOWC
Better - RDP
Blog, Nature

Color Wheel

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Color Wheel

One brushstroke of blood-orange
sweeping across the dark grey canvas
Silvery clouds framing, illustrating
the dramatic landscape
 
As the day comes to rest
the sky releases its final colors
in a spectacular explosion 
and the view begins to reshape

 
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

Sue Vincent's Write/Photo Challenge - Aflame
Word Prompt
Illustrate - WotD
Blog, Love

Everlasting

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Everlasting

In the glorious sunset
It is so easy to forget 
The times of trouble
When we were so young
and how far we’ve come
from love’s young couple
 
We fought like cat and dog
Sometimes it was just a slog
Never thinking we’d make it
As poor as church mice
Never having anything nice
Making do with polish and spit
 
Somehow, we survived
Now I feel we have arrived
at our life’s destination
Stronger now than then
Finally knowing it when
it was worth the aggravation
 
Loving you faithfully
Accepting faults gracefully
For us we made it through
Now in the sunset of life
Grateful to still be man and wife
Really, who knew?
 
 
 
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

In response to Sue Vincent's Thursday Write/Photo Prompt

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Eyes wide Open – Week Four

		

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I was lucky with the weather this week.  It gave me some beautiful sunset photos and I found a few colorful things to share with you.


Enjoy your Saturday!




Sunset reflection captured in the performing arts hall




A lone Bird of Paradise


 




Some colorful fish decorating the side of someone’s house




A Yellow Crowned Night Heron not bothered with me at all


 




Pretty Spanish Moss on an Oak tree


 


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Eyes Wide Open – Week Three

		

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It was a hot week slowing down my running to a jog and some days mostly a walk.  So I didn’t burn as many calories but the sights captured on my iPhone more than made up for it.  One day was spent at the local Jungle Gardens.  It is a small park but they have a wonderful flock of flamingos that usually surround you begging for food.  As it was their breeding season they were completely disinterested in us.  I hope you enjoy these things I share with you when I open my eyes to my surroundings.  Nature is just beautiful.  Enjoy your Saturday!


Sunset through a sculpture


I captured the sunset through a sculpture on the bay


Flamingos and Ibis


It was breeding season for the Flamingos so they were not interested in any feeding attempts.  Two Ibis looking on.


Flamingo


Banyan Trees


Magnificent Banyan Trees in the neighborhood


Bridal Bouquet plant


This is Bridal Bouquet, part of the plumeria family.  Fortunately it does not shed it leaves like a plumeria so it stays lush all year round.  I had this growing at the front of my house but someone flattened it with a bike, i guess.  I rescued what I could salvage and have potted it, nursing it back to health.


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Eyes Wide Open

		

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Eyes Wide Open – Week 2


Here are a few photos taken with my iPhone while out running.  I’m making a concerted effort to capture pictures of things I would normally not stop and take in. There is inspiration everywhere in beautiful nature.  My intention is to post some photos at the end of each week.


A big thanks again to Cyranny’s Cove and her After Eight Moments for the inspiration to begin this project.  She has some great photos so be sure to check them out.




I would love to just sit on one of these very


low hung branches in the shade


What a great oak tree to have in your front yard!


 




I saw this Blue Heron just paddling in the pond


 




A beautiful sunset over the Bay


Enjoy your day and keep your eyes wide open!


Christine


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Nature’s Gift

		

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The cooling breeze was welcome

An antidote to the sweltering day

Giving way for an enjoyable walk

Along the front of the bay


Pelicans sitting on the pilings

Watching the fish brought from the boats

Patiently waiting for scraps

To guzzle down their throats 


Rounding the marina

Observing the luxury on display 

A family posing for pictures

On their own special day


Dogs being walked

Children playing on the grass

Couples picnicking on blankets

Champagne drunk from cut glass


Kayaks traversing the water

Paddle boarders staying upright

Sails blocking the low sun

As day prepares for night


Seagulls emphatically cawing

Only they know at whom

Food has probably been espied

A plan of action one assumes


Some dolphins frolic off the shore

Arcing in the water

Flipping the fish they play with

As I continue my saunter


Energy from the water

Is calming to the mind

A day full ups and downs

The stresses left behind


As the sun drops on the horizon 

I give thanks for the therapy

A healing balm

Nature provides for free


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