Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Thoughts of Spring

Please enlarge for best effect.


In springtime green the grasses grow
the rain falls soft, the rivers flow



the farmer starts his seed to sow
and life begins both high and low


The little creatures stir and wake
life starts anew in brook and lake


the song of bird by day is heard


though turtle utters not a word



The frog song nightly rising high
to fill the space twixt eath and sky



as with the morning sun at dawn,
the seasons' round goes on and on.


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25 comments:

  1. Ces AdorioJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    Arija, I always love your photographs but today you have given us an illustrated poetry! Beautiful!!!

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  2. RuthJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    What a whimsical post. I love the pictures and words. Your stone sculptures in the last post were also very interesting. How lovely to see scenes of warmth!

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  3. bassJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    Very impressive Arija. You never cease to amaze us with your photos. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and photos.

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  4. VickieJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    Beautiful photos and verse. The cold is making me look forward to spring here!

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  5. Robin PedreroJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    So refreshing!

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  6. Tess KincaidJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Thanks for sharing your glorious springy day, Arija!

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  7. Reader WilJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Arija! How absolutely beautiful!I love all the photos! Especially the one with the rapids because we haven't got that here in Holland, where all rivers and canals flow through a flat country.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    A great set of pictures telling a story :)

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  9. Ruth's Photo BlogJanuary 21, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Green grass and blue sky.Can it get better than that?
    Blessings,Ruth

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  10. GeorgeJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Arija, I don't know which is better -- your poetry or your pictures. Wonderful post!

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  11. The Weaver of GrassJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Very beautiful and very cheering in our chill, damp weather.

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  12. Kathie BrownJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Arija, you know I love poetry. This is so sweet. You married the photos with it perfectly. Love the sunset and the story of the poem.

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  13. Holly MyersJanuary 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    All pics are great but the frog is most impressive!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    As usual, you tell a wonderful story with your pictures and your thoughts. You live in a good place.

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  15. Sylvia KJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Arija, such beautiful words to go with your gorgeous pictures! You truly do offer us illustrated poetry and it is such a delight! Thank you!

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  16. GaelynJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Oh Arija, this post is most beautiful. The poetry and images flow together like spring water. Love to see your part of the world, and maybe someday in person.
    Marvelous!

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  17. Chandramouli SJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Oh, great photos, Arija and choice of words and suitable photos and.... and... there're many ands I can think of, but simply put, Amazing!

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  18. SharonJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Especially love the sheep:)

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  19. antigoniJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    Awesome photos. We still have Winter with a lot of rain and cold but no snow.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful shots and subjects.
    Thanks for so beautiful taken.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    I love the stream..I could almost feel the cold water on my bare feet..Lovely...

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    What a lovely post to share with us. Your words are wonderful, and I love the photography to illustrate your thoughts.

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  23. CelesteJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Great post, unfortunately we have a long time to wait for spring here, so it is nice to look at your beautiful photos.

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  24. pennyJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    Arija, I am in awe of your blog! Your photos are wonderful and your poetry is inspiring and delightful ;)

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  25. animtreebirdJanuary 23, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    Very beautiful places and animals. Nice photos of all. :)))

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