Caspar David Friedrich, The Morning
Stroll through soft cloud blossoms
cold rain and light
joined in poetry, nature’s songs
carrying rhythm from the deep
of ancient and always,
~climbing with the sun~
I wander,
linger with spirits the color of dusk
and if I sing of if,
sing with me in harmony,
following the moon.
Caspar David Friedrich, The Evening
I think the Oracle knew that I needed a break yesterday. Even though I tried every set of tiles, she would not give me a message. She finally decided I was ready late in the day, when I started this, but then I got interrupted by a phone call. Here’s the puente–it’s mostly her, but there’s a bit of collaboration. I chose the paintings afterwards.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
We all need a break now and then. Nicely done, Merril. I enjoyed this. Have a peaceful Sunday.
Thank you, Jill. You, as well.
I would love to “stroll through soft cloud blossoms.” What a lovely image. 🙂
Thank you so much!
“Soft cloud blossoms “… I’ve heard and described clouds in many ways but I love this best. Beautiful as always Merril.
Aww–thank you so much, Rene!
You’re so welcome!
So beautiful. I enjoyed reading this.
Thank you very much!
My pleasure. 🙂
Merill, you do right to take a break when needed … a beautiful poem and stunning paintings! Sublime combination!
Thank you very much, Annika!
This is so beautiful, Merril. Oh my… perfection.
Thank you so much! She made me work for this one. 🙂
She hasn’t succeeded with me. Yet. 😉
You have to be in the right frame of mind, I think. That’s why it wasn’t working with me Saturday morning.
I keep going, try a little – eventually!
What I do is look at the tiles and see if any of the words jump out at me, and then I pull them aside and sometimes make phrases–blue moon cries, or something. And then go on from there, refresh the tiles, and look again. 🙂
definitely worth the wait! May you continue to blossom …
Aww–thank you, Susan!
The Oracle was just looking ahead, beyond the rain to the sunshine of today. While I was still up to the ankles in mud, you were soaring with the clouds 🙂
I spoke too soon. It got cloudy,dreary, and rainy again. 🙂
Oh dear. Maybe tomorrow 🙂
The sun is out right now. I might go for a walk in just a bit. 🙂
Did you see me pruning the vine?
Of course I did! 🙂
🙂
“And if I sing of if” – beautiful – thank you for the invite to sing along “following the moon”. (I envision a line of us zen-meditative walking single file on a gently hill, moon above, our voices mingling though not necessarily all singing the same phrases, yet a collective “collage” prayer of unity.)
Thank you very much. I’m glad I evoked such a vivid image for you!
A poetic stroll through the day
Thank you, Derrick.
‘and if I sing of if,
sing with me in harmony,’
I just love that sentiment. Gorgeous Merril 👏
Thank you very much, my dear Damien!
Beautiful, loved it 💕
Thank you very much!
My pleasure 💓
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Beautiful use of words. A wonderful poem.
Thank you very much!
You are welcome and we must share the good words.
I loved the complete poem. A amazing poem.
Thank you so much!
You are welcome and I enjoyed your work.
Thank you again!
You are welcome dear poet.