Steep rocky trail leads
To a meadow with a view
Rows of Great Smokies.
Art Prescription: Took a winding road in the Great Smokey Mountain Park. Hiked about 5 steep miles. Landed on Andrew’s Bald, a grassy meadow with a panoramic view of the Great Smokey Mountains. Did a pen and ink sketch.
The lamb must be lost
Tiny wild blue hyacinths
Charm the lion’s roar.
Art Prescription: Hiked Merritt’s Pasteur today, a walk along a river that loops up and over a meadow. Saw lots of wildflowers and goldfinches. Still wearing my winter coat and gloves! The wind bites.
November’s deep chill
Final call for red roses
Frozen in the bud.
Art Prescription: As I painted this I thought of the song from Journey, “Don’t stop believing.” Roses continue to bloom until they are literally frozen still. Nature’s will is awe inspiring and each of us should never “stop believing” in ourselves and the joy of daily living. The holidays are upon us…pace yourself, wink!! Thanks to each of you. I’m about to finish my second full year of writing a haiku a day and it has been amazing!
Indian Summer
Warm shades of yellows fill trees
Last wildflowers bloom.
Art Prescription: Here in North Carolina we have long season change…nice really.. I’m playing with making home-made stamps, used here and then inked a bit. Just fun!
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