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Lenten Roses aka Hellebores are a winter miracle; blooming in the coldest months of the year, they look delicate but are actually surprisingly sturdy.
"Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies."
~ John Milton
The Abbey of Fulda (German Kloster Fulda, Latin Abbatia Fuldensis), from 1221 the Princely Abbey of Fulda (Fürstabtei Fulda) and from 1752 the Prince-Bishopric of Fulda (Fürstbistum Fulda), was a Benedictine abbey and ecclesiastical principality centered on Fulda, in the present-day German state of Hesse.
The monastery was founded in 744 by Saint Sturm, a disciple of Saint Boniface. After Boniface was buried at Fulda, it became a prominent center of learning and culture in Germany, and a site of religious significance and pilgrimage through the 8th and 9th centuries. The Annals of Fulda, one of the most important sources for the history of the Carolingian Empire in the 9th century, were written there. In 1221 the abbey was granted an imperial estate to rule and the abbots were thereafter princes of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1356, Emperor Charles IV bestowed the title "Archchancellor of the Empress" (Erzkanzler der Kaiserin) on the prince-abbot. The growth in population around Fulda would result in its elevation to a prince-bishopric in the second half of the 18th century.
Although the abbey was dissolved in 1802 and its principality was secularized in 1803, the diocese of Fulda continues to exist.
June is the lovely month of daisies, buttercups, and wild roses. A walk through the scented air is a simple summer pleasure.
I painted this daisy meadow based on a photo that I took while walking with my dog, Emmy, through the summer fields, using Deep Dream Generator and Topaz Studio.
"In the fields of summer, daisies bloom,
Their petals soft and white as snow,
A reminder of earth's sweet perfume,
And all the blessings it bestows."
~ Mary Oliver
The Abbey of Fulda (German Kloster Fulda, Latin Abbatia Fuldensis), from 1221 the Princely Abbey of Fulda (Fürstabtei Fulda) and from 1752 the Prince-Bishopric of Fulda (Fürstbistum Fulda), was a Benedictine abbey and ecclesiastical principality centered on Fulda, in the present-day German state of Hesse.
The monastery was founded in 744 by Saint Sturm, a disciple of Saint Boniface. After Boniface was buried at Fulda, it became a prominent center of learning and culture in Germany, and a site of religious significance and pilgrimage through the 8th and 9th centuries. The Annals of Fulda, one of the most important sources for the history of the Carolingian Empire in the 9th century, were written there. In 1221 the abbey was granted an imperial estate to rule and the abbots were thereafter princes of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1356, Emperor Charles IV bestowed the title "Archchancellor of the Empress" (Erzkanzler der Kaiserin) on the prince-abbot. The growth in population around Fulda would result in its elevation to a prince-bishopric in the second half of the 18th century.
Although the abbey was dissolved in 1802 and its principality was secularized in 1803, the diocese of Fulda continues to exist.
A local street, Pano-Sabotaged in two images, layered, repeated, Gaussian blurred, filtered and colour treated.
Image created March 22, 2018
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© Richard S Warner ( Visionheart ) - 2018. All Rights Reserved. This image is not for use in any form without explicit, express, written permission.
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I am VERY proud to announce that I was chosen to be the feature artist of the "Kreative People" Group's Spring Gallery - Running until the end of June. I really must thank both abstractartangel77 and Xandram for bestowing me with this great honour. The link to the gallery appears below:
Please visit my Kreative People Highlight Gallery HERE
The central entrance to the palace. Moscow Museum-Estate "Kuskovo".
Kuskovo is a former estate of the Sheremetev earls, where the architectural and artistic ensemble of the 18th century was preserved.
The ensemble includes: a palace built in the second half of the 18th century in the style of classicism; regular, decorated with sculpture park with pavilions: "Grotto", "Orangery" (projects of the serf architect Fyodor Argunov, second half of the XVIII century), "Hermitage" (second half of the XVIII century), "Italian" (XVIII century) and " Dutch ”(XVIII century) houses; The Church of the Savior of All-Merciful (XVIII century); Ceramics Museum.
The center of the ensemble is the palace, in which the layout and decorative furniture of the interiors with works of Russian and Western European visual and applied art have been preserved; bestowal portraits of Russian emperors and several generations of the owners of the manor - the Sheremetev earls.
Love is always bestowed as a gift - freely, willingly, and without expectation. We don't love to be loved; we love to love. Leo Buscaglia
“Santa Claus is anyone who loves another and seeks to make them happy; who gives himself by thought, word or deed in every gift he bestows” ~ ― Edwin Osgood Grover
Because you are so special... Santa Claus will be making the toys this year and the elves will help deliver them. Hope you were good this year and that your letter is there! 😉🎁💌
the happiness bestowed by a small compliment :-)
Robert Brault
HBW!! Truth Matters!
acer, purple leaf japanese maple, 'Bloodgood', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Due to my fascination with bokeh, I usually shoot wide open. The problem with that is that very little of the image is in focus and due to the quick moving nature of my subjects, most of the time the wrong part ends up being in focus. Sometimes, however, lady luck or whoever is in charge of these things bestows a smile on you. That was the case here, because beak, forehead and eye are exactly what I was aiming for. Would have been nice if the feet had been as sharp as well, but I suppose you could make the argument that they portray a bit of a sense of motion. (That’s an excuse, really). Oh, and what is my female sparrow buddy levitating over? That would be the metal flower, courtesy of my daughter.
THE Moon was but a chin of gold
A night or two ago,
And now she turns her perfect face
Upon the world below.
Her forehead is of amplest blond;
Her cheek like beryl stone;
Her eye unto the summer dew
The likest I have known.
Her lips of amber never part;
But what must be the smile
Upon her friend she could bestow
Were such her silver will!
And what a privilege to be
But the remotest star!
For certainly her way might pass
Beside your twinkling door.
Her bonnet is the firmament,
The universe her shoe,
The stars the trinkets at her belt,
Her dimities of blue.
Emily Dickinson
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Texture:LenaBem Anna, thank you, brushes: My own, filter PS.
Taken at : Rosewood Isle
Lovely winter bird
Perched so high
Sing a song
For you and I
Such breathtaking music
Filling the air
How could I ignore
This song you share
Each and everyday
I come to listen
Your voice to me
Has become my addiction
Even the cold wind
Could not make me go
I wouldn't want to miss
This gift you have bestowed
Again I will come
To see you tomorrow
To hear your joyous song
That melts away my sorrows
Poem written by: Jamie Rua
The last breath, the last plea made the black forests tremble.
"GokTengri Lord of the Skies, take this bleeding soul"
The sky split open, while my soul was trapped in the black hole hose of Purgatory; The earth cried with the voice of Tengri
"Open your eyes Atakurt, The Ancestor of the Wolves
The strength of the spirit we have bestowed upon you is in your noble blood."
Thank you very much for all the support you have bestowed upon me this year!!XD
Sollemne presents Saturnalia Dec. 17th 2020 to Jan.1nd 2021
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〇decor〇 [ ARCHANGELUM ] Porphyry Parthenon＠Saturnalia
〇statue〇 Son of Ra Wall Statue Black
〇flower〇 Air_Kikka silver＆Air_Kikka gold＠ JAPONICA
〇feather〇 {anc} feather chips {heaven}
＋hair＋ .Olive. the Witchling Hair＠Saturnalia
＋eyes＋ {S0NG} Time Eyes - V2 ＠Warehouse Sale
＋tattoo＋ Clemmm - Voir Casual Neck -BOM ONLY- *unpacker* ＠Clemmm marketplace
＋jacket＋ toksik - PVC Jacket＠KUSTOM9
＋headaccessory＋ Badwolf - Xmas Crown＠Warehouse Sale
＋pants＋ PFC~Atlas
＋dagger＋ + Enchanted Daggers BOX + {aii & ego} ＠ECLECTIC
＋wing＋ Jinx : Simple Bento Wings＠Saturnalia
＋rope＋ [ContraptioN] Saturn's Binds *???* BOXED ＠Saturnalia
＋staff＋ + LUX AETERNA [Der Heilige Nikolaus] Staff ＠Saturnalia
＋butterfly＋ CURELESS[+] Lepidoptera Set ＠CURELESS mainstore
＋claws＋ L'Emporio&PL::*Damned Claws & Rings*:: LEAGACY m
＋feetclaws＋ L'Emporio&PL ::*Damned Claws*::-MAN Feet- V2*
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"Knowledge"
by Jacob Lee
Sit close
Let me tell you every truth I know
I could read you poetry and prose
We could contemplate the syllables
If you so wish for it
If so
Let your consciousness dissolve like snow
Watch the branches replicate your bones
Place the precious palms among your own
Be the water and the boat, and so I stow
Every thought that lies inside of me
Atop the shelves, amidst my library
So when you're older you may visit me
When I'm at peace
Patiently, I reach up above
I can see the ocean as I stare at the stars
I will place my knowledge in your hands
It's okay if you don't understand just yet
Speak slow
Let me ask before I take a note
May I read a couple words you wrote?
Every page you touch, the letters glow
From the ashes do we grow
And I boast
I can comprehend the words you spoke
You're the writer and the quote, and so I hope
Every thought that lies inside of me
Someday finds its way from soul to speech
So I may bestow our legacy
Like you to me
Patiently, I reach up above
I can read the ocean as I write with the stars
I will place your knowledge in my hands
Flick a page until I understand, I do, oh
Like trying to speak while remaining in silence
Like facing your fears without feeling frightened
I'll never know if I'm yet to try it
I'll do my best to stay open-minded
Patiently, I reach up above
I can see the ocean as I stare at the stars
I will place my knowledge in your hands
Flick a page until I understand, I do, oh
Patiently, I reach up above
I can read the ocean as I write with the stars
I will place your knowledge in my hands
Flick a page until understand, I do, oh
I congratulate the most beautiful, sweet and unique girl on her BIRTHDAY. - my sunshine, my joy and happiness, I wish you more kind and colorful moments in life, the absence of sadness and longing in it. I wish to decorate this world with my brilliant beauty and bestow my loved ones with the generosity of my soul. I love you very much, my girl, and sincerely wish you to be the happiest. Your Nathan !!! 🌺 🌺 🌺 😘 😘 😘 ❤ ❤ ❤
A continuing return to the the "straight" Pano-Sabotage image. Adjustments were made for contrast, exposure and colour saturation and nothing else. This shot was done in one, quick, 3 second pass ... if that. This is the power and the magic of Panoramic Sabotage photography. Everything depends on the confident and experienced hand/eye coordination of the photographer. And even then, no matter how skilled one might be, it's still an improvisation. "You just never know what yer gonna get". Each image is therefore, unique and one of a kind.
Image shot, May 15, 2018.
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© Richard S Warner ( Visionheart ) - 2018. All Rights Reserved. This image is not for use in any form without explicit, express, written permission.
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I am VERY proud to announce that I was chosen to be the feature artist of the "Kreative People" Group's Spring Gallery - Running until the end of June. I really must thank both abstractartangel77 and Xandram for bestowing me with this great honour. The link to the gallery appears below:
Please visit my Kreative People Highlight Gallery HERE
Blarney Castle is a castle located in Ireland that is famous for its Stone of Eloquence, believed to bestow the gift of eloquence upon those who kiss it. It also features beautiful gardens and interesting folklore, such as the legend of the giant Cormac MacCarthy.
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El Castillo de Blarney es un castillo situado en Irlanda que es famoso por su Piedra de la Eloquencia, que se cree que otorga el don de la elocuencia a aquellos que la besan. También cuenta con hermosos jardines y un folclore interesante, como la leyenda del gigante Cormac MacCarthy.
Flowers leave a part of their fragrance in the hands that bestow them.
Chinese proverb
Explore #167 on Thursday, May 21, 2009 Thanks to all ♥
The Milky Way over the shoreline at Lake Michigan from the Headlands International Dark Sky Park in the Straits of Mackinac, Northern Michigan. The Headlands is one of 40 International Dark Sky Parks in the world, a designation bestowed by the International Dark Sky Association in Tucson, Arizona.
Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) is a pair of residential towers in the Porta Nuova district of Milan They have a height of 111 metres (364 ft) and 76 metres (249 ft) and will host more than 900 trees (approximately 550 and 350 trees in the first and second towers respectively) on 8,900 square metres (96,000 sq ft) of terraces. Within the complex is also an 11-story office building.
The towers were designed by Boeri Studio (Stefano Boeri Gianandrea Barreca and Giovanni La Varra). It also involved input from horticulturalists and botanists.
The building was inaugurated in October 2014.
On November 19, 2014, Bosco Verticale won the International Highrise Award, prestigious international competition bestowed every two years, honouring excellence in recently constructed buildings that stand a minimum of 100 meters (328 feet) tall. The five finalists were selected from 26 nominees in 17 countries.
Source: Wikipedia
Wisteria in full bloom ( my garden )
A climbing vine in the pea family, with delicate hanging clusters of beautiful, pale bluish-lilac flowers that emit a heavenly scent. Native to North America and eastern Asia, ornamental varieties are widely grown on walls and pergolas.
Flora records indicate wisteria has been known to live up to 100 years and even older (there is a 1200 year old wisteria tree in Japan). It's long-life bestows the symbolic meaning of immortality and longevity to the wisteria.
British Columbia grown
Canada
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I appreciate your visits & kind words of support. My thanks to you all, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.
Have a wonderful weekend.
~Christie
I'm not crazy, your reality just isn't the same as mine.
Reading helped me escape and broaden my mind when I was young, and continues to this day. Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass were particularly noteworthy pieces when I was a child. Though full of metaphor, allegory and loopy conjecture, there were always a few quotes that stuck with me. I always enjoyed the tale of the Mock Turtle, myself. The melancholy little thing got on just fine, just as I often felt I was doing. Whenever things get complicated, I like to think of this small excerpt, reminding me that things aren't as complicated and vile as I often think they are, and time tends to bestow strength:
'That's the reason they're called lessons,' the Gryphon remarked: 'because they lessen from day to day.'
It's been a rough month. It's been in my mantra.
Go check out Enchantment, though, and write your own stories. <3
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Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them...
Chinese Proverb
......an early lead into the weekend, a bit of beauty.....xox
Thanks for stopping by....you must have known the flowers are for....... you:).....
Texture by Nicolas_gent: nicholas-flammeches
Glacial lake, Emmons Moraine trail, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
I have always found it puzzling that a lake of such a beguiling hue has not been bestowed with a name. Yet there it sits, nameless, an empty space on the map when much smaller lake "dots" have their respective names noted beside them. And in hiking guides and trip reports it is typically referred to only as "the glacial lake on the Emmons Moraine trail".
The lake lies tucked away in a cirque at 5000 feet/1520 meters, fed by the White River flowing out of the Emmons Glacier on the northeast slopes of Tahoma/Mount Rainier. (And it is the glacial flour in the water that gives it the turquoise color.) After a steep, scrambling climb up and over a ridge from the river crossing below, a tantalizing glimpse of the water appears through the trees, and when the trail finally opens up to a view of the lake, the color is dazzling. Especially on a day like last weekend, with cloudless skies and strong mountain sunlight.
And perhaps remaining nameless gives this lovely lake some anonymity to hide behind, as I was able to enjoy the views of it for a good length of time in near-solitude on a warm and sunny day.
The Wall is a colossal fortification which stretches for 100 leagues (300 miles) along the northern border of the Seven Kingdoms, defending the realm from the wildlings who live beyond. The Wall is reported to be over 700 feet tall and is made of solid ice. It was supposedly constructed using both magic and mundane means some eight millennia ago, in the aftermath of the Long Night to defend the realm against the White Walkers who apparently dwell in the far north, though they are now considered myths by most.
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The Wall is defended and held by the Sworn Brothers of the Night's Watch. Once an honorable institution, the Watch has fallen on hard times by the time of the War of the Five Kings. It has become grievously undermanned, numbering less than a thousand men, an all-time low. While once great glory and honor was to be had in the Watch, in the present day it is often seen as a glorified penal colony.
The current headquarters of the Watch is Castle Black, located in the shadow of the Wall at the northern end of the Kingsroad. Eastwatch-by-the-Sea, located at the eastern end of the Wall, serves as the main port and resupply post for the Night's Watch. The Shadow Tower at the western end of the Wall is the only other manned castle. Among the abandoned castles along the length of the Wall is the Nightfort, the first fortress built on the Wall and the original headquarters of the Night's Watch. The region south of the Wall is called the Gift, bestowed to the Night's Watch by House Stark thousands of years ago to supply the Night's Watch with food and provisions.
Listen ! Winter is Coming ...
A well deserved knighthood bestowed upon Ray Davies of the Kinks...probably the first of what we across the pond call "the British Invasion"...this one a bit more successful...;-)
Dipping back into some older but unpublished Pano-Sabotage images from a time when I focused on mannequins a lot. Colour saturation, contrast, white balance, shadows and sharpness tools were used but no manipulation software like Photoshop or Affinity.
The mannequin in red is only one mannequin. The Pano-Sabotage process enables one to capture the same subject from multiple spacial and temporal positions, simultaneously.
© Richard S Warner ( Visionheart ) - 2015, 2018. All Rights Reserved. This image is not for use in any form without explicit, express, written permission.
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I am VERY proud to announce that I was chosen to be the feature artist of the "Kreative People" Group's Spring Gallery - Running until the end of June. I really must thank both abstractartangel77 and Xandram for bestowing me with this great honour. The link to the gallery appears below:
Please visit my Kreative People Highlight Gallery HERE
“He said it with everything he did, every touch, every caress, every physical pleasure he bestowed upon me. Give it all to me. Give me your will.”
― Kitty Thomas, Comfort Food
Be sure to check out Avielle's version HERE
Early morning light on Mt. Hunter and King Denali under stormy skies. As a mountain hunter this was a life wish to see the highest mountain on the continent. After a week in the park with no luck I finally got lucky!
"The native name for Mount Hunter is Begguya, meaning "Denali's Child". In 1903, Robert Dunn, a reporter for the New York Commercial Advertiser, visited the area as part of Frederick Cook's attempt to climb Mount McKinley. He bestowed the name of his aunt Anna Falconnet Hunter, who financed his trip, on a high nearby mountain, prominent from the northwest. This was, in fact, a different peak, now known as Kahiltna Dome. Mt. Hunter is approximately eight miles (13 km) south of Denali. The name Hunter was mistakenly applied to the present-day Mount Hunter by a government surveyor in 1906.
Despite being much lower in elevation than Denali, Mount Hunter is a more difficult climb, due to its steep faces and corniced ridges; it also sees far less traffic than its larger neighbor." Wikipedia
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday and week ahead!
Little Switzerland is a nickname for a region in the east of Luxembourg, bestowed upon the region on account of its reputed geographical similarities to Switzerland.
Little Switzerland is thought to have similar terrain to its namesake country, hence the name; it is dominated by craggy terrain, thick forests, some caves and myriad small streams and beautiful waterfalls like the one in this image.
Thank you for looking!
For the "multicolour" theme of Looking close o Friday.
All officially released colours of Lego spacemen, with a big Thank you to Mole who bestowed me with Pete and Kiitos, the green and orange spacemen, respectively.
Toy Project Day 2185
Caught in a moment of pure bliss and golden light, this is Smulan, our beautiful Persian queen. She bestows her affection only on those she deems worthy. Here, she enjoys a sunbeam and contemplates her next royal command over a sniff of her beloved cat grass.
There’s something wonderfully dramatic about the way the light hits her fur here. Smulan certainly knows how to find the perfect spot for a nap. Even with her particular tastes, she’s utterly charming, and that cat grass truly makes her day.
1042 bestowed to the Benedictines by Edward the Confessor...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Andrew%27s_Church,_Portland
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Ope_Cove
St Andrew's Church ruins, Church Ope Cove, Portland, Dorset - January 2022
On each Thanksgiving Day, it's only solemn and appropriate to reflect upon the year that's coming to an end......
I'm very grateful for my Faith, Family, Friends, Health, and all of the Blessings that Life has bestowed upon me.....
I'm very thankful for Y'all too !
Jeff Hebert © All rights reserved
Here's wishing each and everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Enjoy your day to the fullest......
Watch out for those vicious bats from evils
though the incredibly benevolent force the Sanctuary bestowed
there is no reason to be daunted
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Bangladesh is bestowed with an ample amount of places to explore. From beautiful natural sites to historical places, the country has much to offer for a pleasing and learning experience.
Among the eye-catching places, the most remote and least populated Bandarban is a popular destination for its adventurous, distinctive and scenic landscape. The beauty of its forests, numerous waterfalls, tallest peaks and lifestyles of 15 different ethnic groups attract tourists from both home and abroad. One must visit Bandarban at least once!
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Straight Pano-Sabotage tweaked to bring up the darker shadows, bring down the white glare and enhance colour intensity. No other software was used.
Image shot April 26, 2018.
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© Richard S Warner ( Visionheart ) - 2018. All Rights Reserved. This image is not for use in any form without explicit, express, written permission.
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I am VERY proud to announce that I was chosen to be the feature artist of the "Kreative People" Group's Spring Gallery - Running until the end of June. I really must thank both abstractartangel77 and Xandram for bestowing me with this great honour. The link to the gallery appears below:
Please visit my Kreative People Highlight Gallery HERE
Once upon a time in a magical land, lived a beautiful fairy queen
So magical was she that she bestowed upon her people a wonderful new release
Milkbath's Fairy Pumps! A new release for So Kawaii Sunday's
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In the hallowed grounds of Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, two Sadhus engage in a discerning exchange, their watchful eyes hinting at a subtle competition. As the auspicious union of Shiva and Parvati unfolds on this blessed day, their slight animosity finds its roots in their shared pursuit of bestowing blessings upon devotees and seeking alms in return. Amidst the divine ambiance, caution intertwines with the hope of acquiring favor and sustenance, adding an intriguing layer to their encounter.
The historical building of Strasbourg's current railway station was built by the German architect Johann Eduard Jacobsthal.The historical building was classified as a Monument historique.
Prior to the opening of the high speed train line LGV Est, the station was refurbished by architect Jean-Marie Duthilleul in 2006–2007 and its size and capacity largely increased by the addition of a huge glass roof entirely covering the historical façade. The modernisation of the station was bestowed a Brunel Award in 2008.
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Winter Queen walks serenely and silently onward,
As if floating across frosted, muted landscapes.
Her floor trailing coat a cool watercolour flash,
Against a backdrop of silhouetted, bare branches and trunks,
Nodding seed heads on stalks,
And pale, grey skies that envelope it all.
Much of her is covered, her face exposed,
Brown skin glowing with beauty and warmth,
From a heart whose fire stays burning ever gently.
Her head turns one way and another to survey,
This precious wintry realm of stark splendour,
She made a promise to Autumn to keep and protect.
Her brilliant crown of snowflakes, stars and Winter roses,
Sits atop her afro of tight, silver curls,
Sparkling as it catches the meek light of the sunshine.
She is regal indeed, with an aura of nobility,
Not by birth, an inflated manmade construct,
But by nature’s hand, by earth’s seasonal wand.
She embraces her purpose with grace and wisdom,
Presiding over the cold and hardened earth.
Much of the natural world lies sleeping and biding,
Until time and warmth signal approaching Spring,
Tingling along patient roots, expectant stems,
Unfurling tendrils and hopeful buds.
She moves through Wintered woods, over snowy mounds,
looking for signs of creatures in hibernation.
Are they safe in their cosy, ecologically friendly homes?
Lying still beneath twiggy, mossy roofs?
Entwined in sleeping bags made of Autumn’s leaves?
Yes, she is satisfied they are biding their time too.
Signs of life remain on chilled earth and air,
Whilst others have sought out more hospitable climes.
Winter Queen has no favourites, but gains much joy and comfort,
From the valiant efforts of her winged and feathered friends.
How they flit and chatter, how they sing and soar,
How they commune and continue from dawn until dusk.
Her predominant responsibility is with the natural world.
However Winter Queen spares many a contemplation,
For the beings that live alongside and beyond hers,
For their world struggles for balance and this imbalances hers.
Love and kindness are in abundance there too,
But there also exists much anguish and injustice.
She sends her good wishes from within to without,
Calling on icy fractals to accept and absorb them,
Chilled, undulating airwaves to disperse and broadcast them.
She yearns for the people to heed the picture of Winter,
To see beyond the oils and pastels of it’s starkness,
For in it’s canvas are woven the themes for survival.
The fabric of love and life exist in their preservation,
In conservation, restoration and their essential protection.
For the continuance of the self, of humanity, of nature,
Of the gifts the universe has bestowed and made plenty.
Time taken to rest and to heal gathers strength,
And energy for future endeavours and strides.
Quiet pensiveness has descended over person, land and tree,
A calm introspection, remembrance and honesty.
But in earth’s stillness is a fruitful dormancy,
A preparation for growth and for challenges ahead,
A continuance of gentle but necessary proaction,
For with action comes hope and hope must survive.
Winter Queen will walk the earth, a beacon of reassurance,
Until the transition is upon her and temperatures begin to rise.
Nature’s excitement will grow and in the distance she will see,
Her sister Queen ready to embrace and to thank her,
To graciously receive the baton of hope and life,
For her task of conducting Spring’s mass awakening.