“Nature is cheaper than therapy.” – M.P. Zarrellathere’s beautyin all the phases
of nature
For the one who said, “I wish being old and sick didn’t...” click HERE for more. she has a temper,nature—all kicks and kisses—don’t you forget it
Nature’s howling got physical. But... click HERE for the whole thing.
after allher wild and stormy,
nature buds
Isaias has finally stopped blowing unrequited kisses... click HERE for the rest.
for Poets and Storytellers United (Writers’ Pantry #32: From Case Studies to Plague Poetry)
Wow, here I am welcoming the slow but certain ending of winter – and you have been through both surgery and a hurricane! Glad Miss Passionflower lives to bloom again and Miss Amaryllis is gearing up for her turn.
ReplyDeleteI've been sending wanton kisses towards autumn and winter. I can't believe how hot it has been. All right, I can believe it but I don't have to like it, lol! Do tell your winter to whisper cooling whispers our way.
DeleteP.S. Your lippy post (I will always remember it like that) is still making me smile.
DeleteSmiling at your description of the storm's unrequited kisses!
ReplyDeleteSmiles are good!
Delete:) :) :)
DeleteBeautiful! I have realized that Nature at the end of the day teaches us so much, if we pay attention!π Love the amaryllis. I hope it blooms soon. And that too, magnificently!!π
ReplyDeleteI agree. It's all in the paying attention bit.
DeleteI love this. The second picture really struck home. I have a succulent in my kitchen window that has been knocked down or blown off more times than I can count. And it is still going strong.
ReplyDeleteYou know, your succulent must be related to my passiflora. That plant has survived so much. She's quite the fighter.
DeleteI love the way you experiment with your poetry presentation Magaly.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robin!
DeleteOh, you're on Instagram now, I see! Or am I just horribly behind the times?
ReplyDeleteI've been there for a while. According to a dear friend, "Instagram is guilty for you not blogging like you use to. And it's not fair." She refuses to get an Instagram account, hence the links... I hope she finds it useful.
DeleteNature isn't a shy one, that's for sure. I think if we say we love nature we need to recognize she is a mistress of many moods. And while some are more, ahem, intense than others, we can't say we really love a thing while denying parts of them exist.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, partial loving doesn't work.
DeleteI just want to say I really like the way you have provided links to the stories that go with the pictures. Since I have already seen/read these I wont comment again on the subject(s) but...I did want to comment about the layout. Nice job.....
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you have met the new blogger format yet. I got hit with it this week. It isnt as much creative fun as before.
A blogger friend who isn't on Instagram suggested I shared the links. She wanted to participate, but has completely boycotted Facebook. Providing the links seems to be a good idea.
DeleteThe new Blogger platform isn't the best thing they've done. It's more than user unfriendly. I hate that if one doesn't pay close attention to the damn thing, all can go wrong. I, for instance, hate that they removed the "Schedule" button, and that one can barely tell when a post has been updated. I've no idea what they were thinking. Sigh.
Interesting phot haiku
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday
Muchπlove
Glad you found them interesting, Gillena.
DeleteEnjoy your day.
Lovely set of photos.All kicks and kisses. Love that line. Especially, liked the thought in your insta post on how old and lined and scarred is always beautiful
ReplyDeleteThank you, Namratha. I believe that all the way to my bones. There is beauty in all things, we just have to look... and see.
Deletethere's beauty in all the phases of nature.
ReplyDeletewow! so true and hits the spot. if all could observe them all, all would be greatly impressed and inspired.
thanks for this Magaly. so wise.
Let's hope for open eyes... and hearts.
DeleteBeautifully rendered, and wonderously accompanied with elegant photos. I salute you, haijin! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Frank.
DeleteI kept thinking 'kicks and kisses and kick asses.' And we just felt a brief earthquake here in the mountains of VA. I especially like the last photo, standing poised and erect.
ReplyDeleteHa! They seem to go well together. I had no idea you guys had an earthquake. Hope no one got hurt. And I, too, liked the angle of the photo. When I took it, I kept thinking, You're looking at me, aren't you?
DeleteWhen Mother nature comes to play , you never know what mood your going to get from her. Stay safe, you and the plants.
ReplyDeleteSo very true. We are staying safe. I hope you are well, too!
DeleteTo have fought and to have survived is the beauty. Life will kick us down but as long as we rise and we fight a good fight.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree.
DeleteSo true. There's beauty, for sure, in all growing things and a reassurance of tomorrow as well!
ReplyDelete"a reassurance of tomorrow", I like that.
DeleteYou bring Truth, Beauty, Sadness and then Hope. May you long continue, Magaly.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joel. And right back at you!
DeleteI am looking forward to a change of seasons. Mother Nature is a tough lady. You've managed to cycle me through several emotions. Bravo talented lady!
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