I wrote this poem when I was watching the Icy blasts of plummeting temperatures in the USA a few weeks ago, and how the snow storms were affecting everyone over there.. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which monitors global weather, the first six weeks of 2014 have seen an unusual number of extremes of heat, cold, and rain—not just in a few regions as might be expected in any winter, but right the way around the world at the same time, with many costly disruptions to power systems,transport and food production… As you all know we expect to have Rain in Britain, but this is the wettest Winter on record I believe since records began. But the last couple of days we have seen the SUN!
I hope where ever you are you are the weather is improving.
Spring IS on the Way!
This are part of some pre-scheduled Posts and I will be catching you all up Very Soon ..
The Season of choice.
Blizzards of snow in Icy blasts
Falls from the sky like shards of glass
Biting your face and taking your breath
Temperatures plummet bringing Icy death
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Gone is the beauty of softly formed flakes
Drifting and freezing on rivers and lakes
Branches that bend and twigs that do snap
All who go out pull on mittens and hat.
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But what of the birds? What warmth so they find?
Huddled together in shrub tangled vines
And what about Fox held up in his den
And all our four-legged, what of them?
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Do you give them a thought? Do you give them a crumb?
Have you spared a thought? For our Animal Kingdom
And what of the homeless who sleep on our streets
Have you thought of their plight as you sleep beneath warm sheets?
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Winter is harsh as it culls out the weak
And the mist rolls in closer even as I speak
Seasons are our barometers of life
Like the elements of Nature combining love and strife
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Then there’s the Spring with new growth and birth
As we push on upward seeking self worth
Summer is the garden of beauty and play
As we experience the colour of life every day
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Autumn are the years we mature and let go
Like the leaves from a tree we float with the flow
Winter can be a lonely place and cold
Holding Seasons memories as we grow old.
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So whatever the weather of storms in Life
Hold onto your heart the Sun of all light
Fill yourself up with gratitude and love
By loving each other, we shall ascend up above..
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And this Photo was taken from my own Garden this week
© Sue Dreamwalker – 2014 All rights reserved.
Mar 01, 2014 @ 11:34:49
Schöne Fotos. Ein gutes Wochenende wünschen wir. LG. Wolfgang
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:56:53
Thank you Dear Wolfgang.. 🙂 xx
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Mar 01, 2014 @ 13:33:05
Lovely flowers! 🙂
Yeah we’ve seen nature kick back!!! 😦
Don’t believe in global warming?
You must be a special kind of stupid! 🙂
As long as corporations own governments it’s going to get worse… 😦
Love and squishy hugs!
Prenin.
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:56:23
Sending you some Squishyness back, and Big hugs Dear Prenin.. 🙂 xxx
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Mar 01, 2014 @ 14:27:01
Gorgeous words, Sue.
Yes, Spring is very early this year here in Oregon. Daffodils have bloomed before the end of February!
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:55:26
Wow! now that is early even for here!.. Spring is showing us signs of progressing every day.. And we have even had a glimpse of that rare sight the Sun some days 🙂 Thank you for your most welcome visit and apologies about my late reply… I am trying to also live in Balance 😉 xxx
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Mar 01, 2014 @ 15:02:26
Hey DW….Great poem 🙂 So well said. I wish sometimes I did not have the knowledge I have and I could see things again through innocent eyes. Knowing what Haarp is doing to the weather is depressing. Creating drought in our west in the U.S. to destroy the food source is infuriating as is the freezing of the people in the north as prices sky rocket and fuel becomes untouchable and wood supplies have long run out because the cold started so early in the season and never let up. I wish I could just see it as the “Weather” being unusual but sadly I know better. I hope you guys stay afloat over there. I see remarkable pictures of flooding. Somehow we will endure this challenge to us and we will finally emerge free from our tormentors. We are well on our way and as you say, spring is just around the corner. ( I hope!) blessings and love to you DW….VK
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:51:39
Yes..Sigh! Too VK its been one wet Winter.. But at last the Sun is breaking through those man-made clouds and the birds are singing as their feathers dry out.. :-).. I managed to watch that Hour long Video you posted too and loved every minute of it.. It gave me great hope that our Some of our younger generations have got their heads on the right way !… A pity some of the older ones haven’t… We need to be sending out our Peace Vibes more and more through theses uncertain days VK… Love back big time my friend xoxox DW xxx
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Mar 01, 2014 @ 15:28:20
Crocus, always the first sign of Spring. Lovely
We do all need to remember our connections. Not just our connections to each other, which we do seem to forget so easily but our connections to the greater world. You poem is a lovely reminder.
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:45:17
Thank you Val, your comments always connect to my heart and are deeply appreciated 🙂 thank you so much.. xxx Sue
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Mar 01, 2014 @ 16:03:48
Hi there Sue
indeed wierd weather this last half year But now we hear birds singing in the morning and that makes me happy.
im a summer person. Need that light .
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:44:20
Yes MJ, the Birds were singing away in the trees as we went along for a walk this morning.. Its lovely to hear them, I think they are so pleased to see the Sun and have their feathers dry out! 😉 xxx Hugs Sue xxx
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Mar 01, 2014 @ 21:06:22
Great poem Sue. Love the flower pic too!
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:41:54
Kourtney thank you.. Spring flowers are among my favourites.. 🙂
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Mar 02, 2014 @ 01:46:24
Still “deep freeze” weather here on the prairies … I worry about my calves every night … have not lost any so far though … love the crocus pic, Sue … Love, cat.
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:41:18
My thoughts are with you Cat and your calves,, and I hope the Deep Freeze thaws sometime very soon… 🙂 Hugs to you Sue xox
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Mar 02, 2014 @ 14:04:54
A thought inducing poem Sue, so much of wildlife, …animals/birds and humans alike are being affected by the vagaries of the Weather. Change is ever present. Your beautiful and colourful photo made me instantly think…’spring is sprung’ at last 🙂 love and light my friend. xPenx
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:40:21
Yes the sun has been out today too and its been good to walk even if in wellies and along a muddy track water logged.. Their are signs Spring is Sprung and the Birds were chattering away to welcome the day.. Thank you so much for your lovely visit Pen.. Hugs Sue xox
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Mar 02, 2014 @ 23:51:33
Well spring is around the corner Sue ,and planting will take all the blues away for those who have a bit of a dislike for winter.Having said that we got a bit to much sun here on island and could feel it the next day.As I say want to look like a sunflower and shine you have to get out .And all the snow is great anyways as it rejuvenates Mother Earth and does indeed add to the great growing cycle.
Humanity is finding out in many ways why balance is the key word Sue.Love your poem.
Namaste
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:38:28
Spring makes us feel so much better Lorrena, and I think we have all had a good cleansing this year with all the snow and rain… I am looking forward to the next cycle of life.. Spring is always one of my favourite times as we plant the seeds and watch them grow.. Love and Light sent your way my lovely friend. Sue xxx
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Mar 03, 2014 @ 00:27:41
Hello, my friend. Wonderful write and we do have crocus but not blooming yet as they are waiting for some sun…hopefully to come soon. We have lots of bulbs coming up so that is encouraging. I am feeling better and trying to not overdo. Hop you are all well there. xoxox
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:36:41
The Sun has been out today also and it makes one feel so much brighter for its shine Renee.. I am pleased you are feeling better.. Remember those words my dear friend.. and try not to overdo things.. We are very good at dishing out orders to others and yet we can so often do not follow our own advice! ;-).. Much love and thank you for your most welcome visit Renee.. Love Sue xxx
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Mar 05, 2014 @ 01:59:41
Thank you Sue and yes, I agree, we often do not follow the advise we give ourselves.It is a difficult and fine line I walk but I am giving it my best. xoxox
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Mar 03, 2014 @ 06:05:52
Hello dear Sue…
I really loved . It made me think of Shakespeare´s “The Seven ages of Men” (As you Like it.” ACT 2, SC 7 > See link below)
You have perfectly highlighted the main images related to each season and the feelings attached to them…
I particularly liked these verses:
“Seasons are our barometers of life /
Like the elements of Nature combining love and strife/…
Whatever the season beats, Hold onto your heart the Sun of all light”
Cycle of nature filling us with gratitude and love as time flows.
Best wishes from Aquileana 😉
http://shakespeare.emory.edu/illustrated_showimage.cfm?imageid=277
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:34:13
Dear Aquileana, thank you dear friend… and I had not heard of the poem by Shakespeare.. I was never into him and didnt have to read any of his works when I was in school, way back when LOL… So I was intrigued to read how similar the thoughts were.. 🙂 amazing… and thank you for the link so I could read.. You are full of knowledge my good friend thank you 🙂 xxx Sue
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Mar 03, 2014 @ 12:46:55
Beautiful post Sue, both words and pictures. Spring is definitely here for us – we are very fortunate I think. My daffodils are breaking out – there really is nothing quite as beautiful after a long, wet winter. Wordsworth had it right. Keep taking care my lovely friend and only do what you can. xxxx
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:30:56
My Daffs are not out yet, but they will not be long.. I went a walk this morning as it was my day off.. and oh the Sun was so refreshing to breathe in after all those cloudy days.. You too take care Ruth,. Hugs Sue xox
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Mar 03, 2014 @ 23:14:53
…a little late for this but… may your garden bloom like you! 🙂 Beautiful poem, Sue! Wishing you a sunny and beautiful March! 🙂 xxxx
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:26:22
Marina it matters not how late you are.. Its always lovely to see you.. And I am late everywhere, having been swamped with work… I just needed some chill out time when I came home, so its been a while since I came on my blog.. I am happy you enjoyed my poem. The Sun shone today and I made the most of it and went a long morning walk… Nice.. 🙂 Enjoy your Wednesday Marina.. 🙂 xox
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 00:07:14
Spring is definitely coming Sue! It is wonderful especially after it was so late last year 🙂 February has been amazing for so early in the year! However probably best not to mention the coming spring in earshot of the US lol doesn’t seem to go down to well 😉 They don’t seem to agree at all!! xx
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:23:56
Lol, Spring has sprung today, and I even had time to go for an early morning walk on my one day off in a while.. I saw catkins out, pussy willow and gorse all out.. Nice.. …….and……….Blue Sky .. The snow has yet to melt over the pond!.. But it will, and I am thankful this year I have not had to struggle to work each day through loads of snow, although there have been plenty of large puddles! 😉 Take care…and see you soon.. 🙂
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Mar 05, 2014 @ 23:55:42
Yes…lol I should think there was an abundance of large puddles! Your early morning walk sounds beautiful and spring like, but I was surprised to hear you’d had snow! We haven’t seen a hint of it here 🙂
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Mar 07, 2014 @ 09:38:36
Only sprinkles….. So thankful we have not had what our American cousins have had.. 🙂
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Mar 10, 2014 @ 12:57:08
Yes we have been very fortunate that way and this weekend has been beautiful more like an early summer than the tail end of winter! xx
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Mar 10, 2014 @ 13:18:24
Yes we had this scenario a few years back and then we had snow just as the lambs were being born…. Lets hope it hasn’t got a sting in its tail 🙂 xx
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 09:35:09
I always put out bread for the birds and fatballs too but guess what? The squirrels run off with those 🙂 lol They can hardly lift them let alone take them back to their little habitats, but they manage all the same 🙂
I love your poem Sue it adds food for thought and reminds us that we need to help all of our wildlife, something as important as that is a definite positive and your poem offers this, of which I really like 🙂 Have a wonderful Tuesday Sue 🙂
Andro xxxx
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Mar 04, 2014 @ 19:20:24
Me too Andro, we can not let the birds go hungry.. 🙂 Thank you my good friend for your lovely comment… and I hope you enjoy the rest of your week… Its been good to have some spare time today to catch up with my comments at last… Take care.. Sue xox
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Mar 07, 2014 @ 14:23:50
You are like a warming ray of sunshine Sue!! Thank you for this lovely post. And that’s from your garden, this week? Ah that gives me hope, that under the foot of snow out my doors there are sleeping crocus waiting to bring cheer. For now I relish you and your posts! Hugs, Gina xo
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Mar 07, 2014 @ 14:28:30
Gina, yes today the rain has been but now is gone, and the blue sky is showing above the clouds.. I have some more photos soon of a walk I will share.. Spring is here and like all life after winter/storms and turbulence.. We shall grow and renew and Bloom! 🙂
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Mar 08, 2014 @ 17:17:56
So jealous of your grass and flowers…thank you for sharing this beauty:) following:)
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Mar 08, 2014 @ 17:26:52
Thank you, this is my little wild patch that is in need of some attention.. 😉 Thank you for dropping in. Sue xox
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Mar 29, 2014 @ 00:37:29
Beautiful writing Sue, enjoyed it greatly, you covered everything in those words.
The harshness of winter and the effects on everyone, including our animal kingdom.
Beautiful pics from your own garden Sue.
Regards
Ian
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Mar 29, 2014 @ 15:25:19
Many thanks Ian, I am pleased you enjoyed this one.. It had seemed a long long wet windy winter this year.. But so pleased now that Spring has sprung xox
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Jun 11, 2014 @ 07:08:22
Sue, I am going back to the beginning of my inbox and catching up with you. I smile every time I see a new post from you, but then put off reading it until I have time because your writing reaches down to my heart. Unfortunately, what I’ve had lately are those few moments where only a short reply fills that moment.
Your poem is lovely. I can appreciate this today as it’s much warmer, but yes this winter had been harsh, once things thawed we found damage to the trees we didn’t expect but overall every thing with the exception of the bats survived the winter.
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