Wednesday, October 1, 2014

October First

The morning comes slowly, with silver limning the hawthorn and lilac branches in the yard.  Night's shadows hang on, and the sun never quite shows itself before the rain begins.

I welcome this dark, wet start.  My thoughts, bright as the last of the marigolds, seem all the clearer for it.  The day is full of lists that must be finished.  I work, piece by piece, without pause.  No leaping ahead to the next task; no what if I can't, what if they don't, what if it never.

Here is the secret the scarlet leaves whisper as they drop from the trees: there is this one moment.  Only this.  

12 comments:

  1. Lovely photo...

    Lovely words...

    Hope you finished your list and have tasks all marked off... When sunset arrives.

    :-)

    Happy October!
    Tessa~
    "Here there be musing" blog

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    1. Thank you, Tessa! Happy October to you, too. This is my favorite month of the year. Time for mulled cider and wool blankets--I love it!

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  2. And this is the most eloquent way I have ever heard, a to-do list, spoken of....

    Happy October!
    Tessa~
    "Here there be musing" blog

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  3. Beautiful words that most clearly describe the beginning of October.
    Happy pumpkin time and finishing lists.

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    1. Thank you, my sweet friend! Happy Autumn to you, Marilyn! xo

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  4. So touching...so real ...so validating of the wonderful creative process that is so rarely acknowledged...thank you!

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    1. I really appreciate your comment. I love knowing that there are like-minded folks out there. Thank you.

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  5. I've missed you friend. I really have.

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    1. Oh, Relyn, the same goes for me. It's so great to reconnect. xo

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