Beauty #5

I think that this rhododendron from Whidbey Island has been a previous visitor to this blog.  I love the "rhodie bouquet" that this plant created.

How did the rose
Ever open its heart
And give to this world
All its beauty?
It felt the encouragement of light
Against its being,
Otherwise,
We all remain
Too frightened.
 
- Hafiz

The View

In 6 days, I'll be soaking in views like these.

Westerly view

Easterly View

The coyotes are calling me to come listen to their nightly concerts. Who am I to say no?

My little hermitage with its peaceful simplicity awaits. I am being pulled into its open arms.

I yearn for long days of no computer, no requests; days that are so empty, I cannot avoid seeing who I am. I am looking forward to long days of exploring an

Inwardly View




Don't
Surrender
Your loneliness so quickly.
Let it cut more
Deep.

Let it ferment and season you
As few human
Or even divine ingredients can.

Something missing in my heart tonight
Has made my eyes so soft,
My voice so
Tender,

My need of God
Absolutely
Clear.

- Hafiz