Today’s post features the trees in my yard. Sincerest thanks to the maples, oaks, dogwoods, and oak leaf hydrangeas who lent their time and talents!
You’ve noticed, I’m sure, that age is kind to some and cruel to others.
Mostly cruel.
You’ve heard the whispers –
He’s not doing well,
she’s losing it,
he’s hanging in there
(meaning: he’s about to give up),
she’s not giving up
(meaning: she doesn’t look good).
The thing I’ve also heard? Among the whispering leaves –
I’ll catch you when
you fall
(I hope you know
how much I love
you)
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For last Sunday’s photo essay on “Things I Saw On The Way to the Mailbox,” click here.
November 4, 2017 at 5:36 am
This is soooooo beautiful, serene, like a prayer. Thank you for transporting me Jennifer. Always.
November 4, 2017 at 7:23 am
Thank you, dear Betsy, for all your love and encouragement. Always. xoxo
November 4, 2017 at 6:25 am
You took Mary Oliver’s advice to stop and look around at the wonder all around you – and we are the happy beneficiaries! I love how the trees and leaves participated. I bet they gave you most of these shots in one take because they’re real pros. 🙂
November 4, 2017 at 7:25 am
Laughing! Yes they’re pros! And yes Mary Oliver really did a number on me with Devotions! Thank you so much for your kind comment, Mary. xoxo
November 4, 2017 at 7:26 am
One comment from the previous post nailed it: “Make this a small book”. This post confirms how right that comment was. Brilliant. Thank you.
November 4, 2017 at 7:29 am
Thank you so very much, Debra – xoxo
November 4, 2017 at 8:09 am
Simply beautiful.
November 4, 2017 at 8:22 am
Thank you very much for being in touch, Sandra – xoxo
November 4, 2017 at 9:46 am
This is so lovely. One of the most difficult things for any creator – writer, songwriter, artist, choreographer – to do is to find an original point-of-view. You’ve done that here, Jennifer. I’m with some of the others who’ve commented…I can imagine these “little books” in gift shops across the country.
November 4, 2017 at 9:50 am
You can imagine what an encouragement this is – thank you so much, Sara – xoxo
November 4, 2017 at 6:54 pm
Incredibly moving.
November 4, 2017 at 10:05 pm
Thank you dear Karlen – xoxo
November 4, 2017 at 9:02 pm
I fully agree with all of the book comments! Lovely, Jennifer. ♥️
November 5, 2017 at 10:56 am
A gift this morning. Thank you Jennifer.
November 5, 2017 at 11:36 am
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Lucy- xoxo
November 23, 2017 at 6:03 pm
A very creative and thoughtful meditation. Well done and thank you!
November 24, 2017 at 9:08 am
How lovely to hear from you at Bacon, Brant! And thank you so much. I hope you and J enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Xo