the earth is a blessing ..... accept it with open eyes and hearts
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all of these photographs were taken on my earth day walk in the forest that grows in my town
i went after work and walked slowly for about an hour
you could feel the energy of the wildflowers pushing their way through the soil and thick dry leaves towards the light
when i closed my eyes i could hear so many birds, squirrels and chipmunks
towards the end of my walk i was marveling at the number of hepatica now in bloom when i noticed a shadow pass over and then come to rest very close to me
a beautiful pair of mourning cloak butterflies came to say hello
one sat on the dry leaves and the other on a log and we chatted about the weather and other things
i think they both agreed i should do homage to them with natural dyed fabrics and embroidery
i think they are right
:)
happy earth day friends
Thank you for sharing these marvels Margie. You are a blessing to me. Happy earth day!
Posted by: Geninne | April 22, 2013 at 09:16 PM
Can't wait to see the collaboration between you and the moths! Their colors are beautiful. As usual, your photos are simply awe inspiring. Thank you for sharing with us.
Posted by: kat | April 23, 2013 at 12:08 AM
Oh, isn't Mother Earth beautiful with all her creatures? And I can't wait to see the butterfly hommage.
Posted by: Kokopelli | April 23, 2013 at 02:17 AM
oh Margie, what beautiful photos & words !
I'm so glad you could feel the energy of spring, of nature coming back to life ...
Happy (a little belated) earth day my sweet friend !
xoxo
Posted by: Sonia / Cozy Memories | April 23, 2013 at 05:25 AM
So much beauty...I think the butterflies can hear your heartbeat, and they know you are a friend...Happy Earth day Margie:)
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | April 23, 2013 at 08:06 AM
Thank you Margie for your wonderful inspirations once again. We are all precious and should notice the lovelies around us more often. You help.
Posted by: Deb Cox | April 23, 2013 at 08:33 AM
Your photos are stunning, so sharp, bright and full of personality. Your eye just seems to be getting better and better. Thank you for taking us with you on this glorious walk.
Posted by: Frances | April 23, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Beautiful photos! And, a wonderful post for Earth Day! Nature is awesome!
Posted by: Cheryl | April 23, 2013 at 12:29 PM
You truly capture the glory that is in the world Margie :)
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | April 23, 2013 at 06:13 PM
Simple beauty in nature. Amazing, isn't it?
Posted by: Sandy | April 23, 2013 at 10:33 PM
It's obvious to me that through your eyes, every day is Earth day. We are so blessed that you share this vision with us.
Posted by: Nicole | April 24, 2013 at 09:59 AM
Amen.
Posted by: Mary Jo | April 28, 2013 at 03:50 PM