Its a beautiful Spring day and I'm reminded of this poem by Rumi called the Music we Are.
Did you hear that winter is over?
The basil and carnation cannot control their laughter.
The nightingale, back from his wandering,
has been made singing master over all the birds.
The trees reach out their congratulations.
The soul goes dancing through the King's doorway.
Anemones blush because they have seen the Rose naked.
Spring, the only fair judge, walks in the courtroom, and several December thieves steal away.
Last years miracles will soon be forgotten.
New creatures whirl in from nonexistence,
galaxies scattered around their feet.
Have you met them?
Do you hear the bud of Jesus crooning in the cradle?
A single narcissus flower has been appointed Inspector of Kingdoms.
A feast is set. Listen The wind is pouring wine.
Love used to hide inside images. No more. The orchard hangs out its lanterns.
The dead come stumbling by in shrouds.
Nothing can stay bound or be imprisoned.
You say, End this poem here, and wait for what is next.
I will, Poems are rough notations for the Music we Are.
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
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Late March Snowscape |
Monday, April 13, 2015
The next best thing to eating cherries
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
March Hoar Frost
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March Hoar Frost Oil 10 x 12 |
Monday, March 23, 2015
March Snow
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Fresh March Snow Watercolour |
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
The Shack
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The Shack |
Monday, March 16, 2015
Annapurna Valley
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Barby Lake
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Barby Lake, Mb. |
Monday, February 23, 2015
A Celebration of Place
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Mystical Land |
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Mistik Creek
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Spring yearnings
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Manitou Morning Reflections |
Monday, January 26, 2015
Rocky Lake
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Rocky Lake, Manitoba Oil 9 x 12 in |
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Ravens
I've had some interesting interactions with Ravens in the last couple of days. Yesterday one flew to a tree that I was standing beneath and just kind of hung out for awhile, listening to our conversation and occasionally adding a comment! Then today while on a walk that this painting depicts three Ravens were hanging out near me. I made some Raven like calls and one of them starting talking back to me. Probably confusing it.
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