Entrance to South Lake Howard Nature Park
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Super Saturday has arrived. South Lake Howard Nature park was ready for me. The air had a definite chill with a hint of dampness.
This morning I noticed a large sparse bush with violet berry clusters. There are several Maple looking trees which are showing a bit of warm autumn bright leaves. A large Poinciana tree has dropped seed pods shaped like kidneys. When you shake the pod, it rattles, I loved this “pod music”.
Walking on the west side of the path there are big Oak and tall Pine trees. At one place the gathered Oaks give a slight impression of a forest. Nature surrounds me at this point, peace comforts me, fresh air energizes me.
Where I am at this point
there is not perfection
there is grace
and opportunity to
grow out from my old self
pain and disappointment
chip away the rough
unforgiving parts of my
character , those traits that
have held me back for so long
A fresh calm breeze
brushes cobwebs from my spirit
the door to tomorrow is thrown
wide open and the warm sun
shines, and my pathway is
more clear than ever before
I do not preach there will be
no pain or sorrow
rather a new found ability
to accept certain parts of
life with grace surely not my own
The universe knows my name
in the middle of this life, my life,
I can say, I am happy
sandra m. hagan ~ November 13, 2010
Otters at Homosassa Springs, Florida
11 comments:
very nice, sandi...and those little guys are just too cute !!!!
have a wonderful saturday, my friend
sending love,
kary and sweet face teddy boy
:-)
This poem - I am copying and putting in my personal journal.
Speaks to my heart.
Have a wonderful day...
Oh, what a beautiful poem, Sandi! I am studying Pema Chödrön just now. I read some things of her a few years, but now I am studying her with all my heart and soul, and your poem and this post of yours fit in with what she is saying, too. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I will leave you an answer soon, but I wanted to come here first and tell you how much you mean to me. You are such an inspiration to me. We are still in the middle of renovation, but you make me want to get back on my blog as soon as I can. I love the feel of a "diary" in your last few posts ~ very wonderful. So generous and open-hearted. Thank you! xo Kari
Those little critters are just too cute. And such a beautiful poem. Very nice. Looks like you've found a lovely place to be. I need a bit of nature about now.
Mary
This is so lovely, Sandi....I am amazed by the writing of poetry. Even when you aren't writing it, your posts have been poetic and so honest lately.
They are so appreciated.
A great poem , makes me think of reaching a place where a body can be at peace with life...I love the otters!
Even the title of this poem is beautiful, sweet and comforting....lovely.
Lovely! and I LOVE otters!!
stopping by to say Hi today, my friend
sending love to you...
kary and sweet face teddy boy
:-)
xxx
Enjoy the relaxing time at the park! Great poem.
What a beautiful poem that really speaks volumes about happiness and choice in life! Those are some cute otters too :)
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