HAPPY FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN

Happy first day of fall from

THE DEAD GAME SERIES

Let the leaves change colors and fall.

Shades of orange, red, and yellow.

Autumn, the best season of all.

PETALS TO THE SKY

skull-heads

 

Smoke fills my lungs,

I stand strong.

Petals to the sky,

I fulfill my destiny.

Tears burn holes

never to be filled.

Demons in my soul

leave scars never repaired.

Each sigh forces a step back.

Each storm bends my stem a bit more.

I persevere through the rain,

the sleet,

the snow.

I yield to the sun and the moon.

I take what is given.

I replace when I’m able.

Though dry are my leaves,

I lift them to the sky.

Though parched are my lips,

I face the sun.

Smoke burns my eyes,

but I see clear.

I bow my head.

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL

What can be better

than sitting on a bench

in the warm weather, 

watching people, and

daydreaming?

Nothing.

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opticallyaroused:

Warm weather,

soft winds,

pretty blooms,

are all part of the

best time of year.

Welcome to spring.

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ohmydisney

Spring = Flowers.

Hope springs eternal.

Enjoy the new season!

THE DICTATES OF OLD MAN WINTER

flowersgardenlove:

The epic battle of the seasons.

Old Man Winter 

erase all signs of Fall.

Snow covers the ground.

Tree limbs hang low dripping white.

Fall holds her branches 

close to her body.

Some have already fallen.

The lone casualties of war.

The battle rages on.

Fall will have to succumb

to the dictates of Old Man Winter.

She has no choice.

She puts up a valiant battle.

She will be back after Summer

finishes heating the earth.

She bows her head.

A TREE

 

A TREE

A tree.
A symbol of hope.
Standing for freedom.
Withstanding the storms.
Arms raised to the sky.
Forever more.

Stand with me.
Give me courage.
To hold my head up high.
Solid as your roots.
Forever more.

Stay with me.
As time goes by.
Alone I stand.
No friends nearby.
Forever more.

WINTER COLD

I feel so cold.
Ice is forming on my arms.
I see fewer animals and birds.
What is happening to me?
Why are my leaves drying up?
Ouch.
A cold wind just hit me in the face.
I wish I could hide.
But I’m stuck in place.
Waiting.
And waiting.
I think I fell asleep.
For the sun is out.
My ice is melting.
The breeze is now warmer.
It’s brushing the snow
off my cold arms.
My arms feel less heavy.
Soon it will be spring.
Time for celebration.
I can’t wait to see my
green leaves again.
Birds will return to
sit on my arms.
They will build their nests.
And life will be good.
Only a few short months left.
I will take another snooze.
See you in the spring.

SHOULD I?

Should I?
Or shouldn’t I?
Too many decisions
for a bear.
The weather is turning colder.
Snow is beginning to fall.
Humans are retreating
to their warm homes.
I guess it’s time for me.
Goodbye world.
Goodbye snow.
Time for a long nap.
See you in the spring.

WISHING FOR SNOW?

Why is it that when it’s hot outside,
we crave the snow?
And when it’s cold and stormy,
we dream about the sun.
Is it because the grass is
always greener on the other side?
Or is it just because we like change?
So when you’re sitting on the beach
with the hot sun in your face,
don’t be surprised if you begin to think of snow.

BLUE SKIES ABOVE

The sky is beautiful.
It can sparkle and shine
and cover us with sunshine.
It can fill with clouds and
spurt rain at us.
Whatever it decides to do
it is still beautiful and a miracle.

HANG OUT TO DRY

HANG OUT TO DRY

sweetruffles:

I need to dry off.
Should I hang out here
with the clothes?

BRIGHT SPOT IN THE DARKNESS

atraversso:

Norway by Yury Pustovoy

BRIGHT SPOT IN THE DARKNESS

Amidst the raging waves of the oceans,
thrashing against the jagged rocks,
sit pretty red houses on their tall sticks,
prepared to weather the worst storms and
whatever nature might throw them.
Stand strong!

LIGHTNING STRIKES

At times we are too exposed to life and
the sadness it may bring to our lives.
We wait for our lives to get better on their own.
But this is what we shouldn’t be doing.
We should be protecting ourselves
for whatever life has in store for us in the future.
We should be protecting our hearts, our bodies,
and our loved ones.
We must erect strong barriers to withstand any storm.
Only then will be prepared.
Only then we won’t be sitting and waiting, like
a lone tree waiting on the mountain for lightning to strike.

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL

What can be better than sitting on a bench
in the warm weather, watching people, and
daydreaming?
Nothing,
unless you live those dreams.

opticallyaroused:

Warm weather,
soft winds,
pretty blooms,
are all part of the
best time of year.
Welcome to spring.

ohmydisney:

Hope springs eternal.
Enjoy the new season!

martingogo:

This makes me ready for spring.
The beautiful lilac color.
The soft motion of the falling petals.
Yes, I’m very ready.

NATURE OFFERS BEAUTY AND HUMOR

LIFE HAS BEAUTY AND HUMOR

llbwwb:

Hanging Out for Love by Brad Douglas

EVEN NATURE HAS A SENSE OF HUMOR.
TO CREATE SUCH AN ADORABLE CREATURE,
REVEALS ITS LOVE OF LIFE AND HUMOR.

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brutalgeneration:
THE OCEAN IS BEAUTIFUL,
WHETHER THE SUNS SHINES ON IT
OR WHETHER THE WEATHER IS DARK AND STORMY.
IT REFLECTS THE COLORS OF THE SKY.
ONE DAY IT COULD LOOK DARK AND GREY
AND THE NEXT DAY IT COULD BE A MIX OF GREENS AND BLUES.
BUT WHATEVER ITS MOOD, IT IS PERFECT.

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LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.
EVEN THE DUST SWIRLING IN THE AIR
AROUND US HAS BEAUTY IN ITS
MYRIAD OF DETAILS.
LIFE IS COMPLICATED.
LIFE IS GOOD.
BE HAPPY.

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STAND STRONG
LIKE THE LONE STICK IN THE STREAM.
THE CURRENTS TRY TO WEAR YOU DOWN
BUT STAY STRONG.
IT WILL BE ALL WORTH IT IN THE END.

WATCH THE RAIN

only-theatre-of-pain:

WATCH THE RAIN.
WATCH AS IT FALLS.
VERY RELAXING.
A GREAT TIME TO CURL UP AND READ A BOOK.

SPRING IN THE AIR

BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY
IF I CLOSE MY EYES,
I CAN HEAR THE WATER STREAM THROUGH THE ROCKS.
I CAN SMELL THE FRESH GRASS.
I CAN HEAR THE LEAVES RUSTLING THROUGH THE TREES.
IF I KEEP MY EYES CLOSED, I COULD BELIEVE IT’S SPRING.

CHEERFUL

outdoormagic:

CHEERFUL.
COLORFUL.
BRIGHT.
WE COULD ALL USE SOME CHEERING UP.

LET'S ESCAPE NOW!

badbeejnobiscuit:

I’m all packed and ready to go there.
But wait!
I first have to figure out where this is!