photograph by bob king
here the darkening trees
bereft of shimmering leaves
don a million stars
***
days shortening.
night, a long winded bedfellow with icy feet.
winter begs for reflection, slowing down.
time beside the warming fire.
life is a song of letting go.
when finally complete,
we too are poised
for stars.
***
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that truly gives us a sense of belonging.
to fully experience the power of connecting i encourage you to
visit each participant and leave a word of
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so more may join us.
The trees certainly are 'bereft of shimmering leaves' now...we should all be so ready to let go and not try to resist the flow of the seasons. Your words are especially beautiful today.
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | November 10, 2011 at 11:03 PM
ohhh, that is so true... to see the stars thru naked branches... tonight the moon is just past full bright high in the sky.... "..the power of connecting..." yes, please.... so glad to have made it this week to participate... hope all is well with you...
Posted by: miss pie | November 10, 2011 at 11:54 PM
I do enjoy the starkness of branches against the evening skies... and the prospect os snuggles is inviting too!
Beautiful words Rebecca, as always... =)
Posted by: Rosie | November 11, 2011 at 12:55 AM
I do like your haiku today!! The trees devoid of leaves maybe but they don a million stars and wave like a sparkling magic wand!! A rare date (11.11.2011) and my 500th post is up here today at Haiku My Heart!! A place and time to remember always!! :)
Posted by: Nanka | November 11, 2011 at 02:51 AM
Following on from Nanka, whilst in the doctor's surgery this morning a conversation was struck about the date and it's significance, a moment in time just like the twinkling stars makes, you wonder!?!
Thanks for the beautiful moments here.
Sue x
Posted by: Sue Fox | November 11, 2011 at 03:55 AM
we are poised for stars - your words always speak straight to the heart - thank you!
Posted by: tami | November 11, 2011 at 04:58 AM
I'm ready to don a million stars myself. Will you help me, please? Thank you!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | November 11, 2011 at 06:01 AM
~~~ to fully experience
the power of connecting~~~
i am here with you
Now
reaching my branches
into the Magic of this day...
11.11.11
{{ sending U
the power of matching numbers
to increase aLL
that is Good & Right
in your
wide
world }}
Posted by: somepinkflowers | November 11, 2011 at 06:24 AM
The trees and 11-11-11
pillars on a temple
of stars.
xx
Posted by: gemma | November 11, 2011 at 06:46 AM
slowing down here to enjoy a million stars in the country sky over Texas
Posted by: deb taylor | November 11, 2011 at 07:12 AM
Oh, those magic stars, Rebecca! The nights are turning longer and colder... Yet, I feel so much warmth just now. :o) Happy Weekend ((Love & Light))
Posted by: Tracy | November 11, 2011 at 07:28 AM
This is a magical time...the magic of the date...and the time that Mr R and I were out photographing this magic moon
11.11.11 6:11
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | November 11, 2011 at 07:39 AM
This brought me to tears, Beautiful One. You expressed the feelings in my heart with your words and image. I see the stars shining, I do. But I am still mourning the loss of the leaves...
Thank you for the beauty here today.
I love you, Friend.
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | November 11, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Your picture/haiku this morning reminded me to take a closer look at my world and look at the trees outside my window - really look at them.
Posted by: annie | November 11, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Beautiful words and picture!
I took this opportunity to remember our veterans.
Posted by: peggy gatto | November 11, 2011 at 10:55 AM
A Soft Shadowy, starlit reflection of trees against the wintry night sky. Beautiful rebecca. Yes, Winter is a time for slowing down, reflecting and spending time with loved ones. The weather is a good messenger for us. I find that I am now ill and have to slow down for a few weeks it seems, but I will be on the mend soon.
Love,
Noelle xoxoxo
Posted by: Noelle | November 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM
The photo is magical and your haiku fits it perfectly. You see things so clearly.
Posted by: Cheryl's Excellent Adventure | November 11, 2011 at 01:12 PM
Lovely! Thanks for the breathtakingly beautiful blog. After reading about the Pompe's I understand the beauty/death juxtaposition. Those of us who *know* we hold hands with death can find it sharpens the edge of life. I'd given up doing art, but you've inspired me to pick up the clay, the brush and *start again*. Viva la vida!
Posted by: Deb | November 11, 2011 at 03:54 PM
Beautiful haiku, R.
Look at that...Orion right thru the trees.
~p
Posted by: phil | November 11, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Hi Rebecca,
I love that idea of the trees donning the stars as the winter comes. Beautiful!
x
Posted by: Sarah | November 11, 2011 at 05:01 PM
I miss you, your heart
Showing up just the right time
Sending you blessings.
Posted by: Jill K. Berry | November 11, 2011 at 06:24 PM
Absolutely delightful... I haiku that would shimmer in my heart for quite some time..
Posted by: Ramesh Sood | November 11, 2011 at 08:59 PM
A magical idea that trees dress in a million stars! A very beautiful post!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | November 12, 2011 at 01:58 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Gloria Y | November 12, 2011 at 05:53 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Dianne | November 12, 2011 at 07:51 AM