Precious memories
Hear your grandparent’s voices
Rituals comfort.
Art Prescription: Voices from the past visit. Life is rich…and life is long.
Beverly Dyer
Haiku December 21, 2012 Winter Solstice
First day of winter
Wind whips, whistles at window
Temperatures plunge!!
Art Prescription: A low in the 20’s! Well it is the first day of winter! Winter Solstice, also known as Yule, Midwinter, and the Longest Night is indeed the longest night. From here forward the nights shorten and the days lengthen setting off nature’s internal clocks for spring. It’s the most Yin day of the year! Both the astronomical and cultural history of this date are interesting, and Mayans willing and the creek don’t rise, I’ll be back tomorrow!
Haiku December 20, 2012 Winter Peace
Winter rain, not snow
Tap, tap, taps, on my jacket
Peaceful halos, light.
Art Prescription: I’ve always loved the way light gets reflected in the rain. Even a stoplight on a rainy or misty night creates a wonderful prism of color on the street, a painting!
Haiku December 19, 2012 Wreaths
The circle of life
Fresh greenery, red berries
Adorn home and hearth.
Art Prescription: A friend gave me a beautiful fresh handmade wreath today! a circle of North Carolina flora!
Haiku December 18, 2012 Reflective Thoughts
Years end reflection
Light, shadow dance on water
A drop ripples out.
Art Prescription: As the year comes to a close it seems human nature to reflect. Each day, every movement, our thoughts, ripple out and effect our lives. Art and creativity can help channel emotion, bring us joy, and raise healthy brain chemicals! Go on now…start that project!!
Haiku December 17, 2012 True Friendship
Friendship! A vessel
To share woes and joys, lifetime
Lift a glass in cheer!
Art Prescription: This is the time of the year to celebrate all we have to be grateful for!! I’m so lucky to have great friends who trade the woes and joys of life. Life is a roller-coaster! We all experience the ups and downs, the long clicks up the hill…and the exhilarating ride, thrilling…the tenacious curves…and the moment when we catch our breath, and go on to the next ride. Life is ever-changing…put on your seat-belt!! and make sure your best friend is along for the ride!
Haiku December 16, 2012 Stark Contrast
Dark winter branches
Reach up. A perch for red birds
Proud presentation!
Art Prescription: The stark contrast of a red cardinal against grey winter skies bequest admiration!
Haiku December 15, 2012 Holiday Sights
Lamps adorned with bows
Round wreaths hang from window seals
Festive lights twinkle.
Art Prescription: Christmas in USA.
Haiku December 14, 2012 Ocean Meets Sound
Ocean rolls in, melts
Eases to calm sound ripples
Current swirls beneath.
Art Prescription: Walked to the end of the island today where the ocean meets the sound. I left a Haiku O Gram there!!
Haiku December 13, 2012 Beach Escape
Steady waves crest white
Bubble and foam, make landfall
Gulls huddle for warmth!
Art Prescription: Here in North Carolina we are four hours from the mountains and 3 from the beach. Both directions make an excellent winter escape!! I think for right now my spirit needs the steady, rhythmic, reassuring sound of the ocean. Peace.
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