summer swallows you
wanting to last forever
one crimson leaf falls
my son drops feet first into into the bright warm
air of summer.
this is the moment, no holding back,
as he becomes one with the turquoise water.
first air, then water,
into the arms of total surrender, into the heart of being summer,
into the joy of living intensely.
and in all this letting go...
has it happened for you?
one crimson leaf
f
a
l
l
s.
one hand in summer,
one footstep into fall.
today may you give yourself freely to the world around you.
may you surrender your burdens, forget the weight of things,
fall without reservation into the
heart of the heart
of life,
into the joy of living
one bright moment to the next.
welcome to
where we gather on fridays to share unconditionally
our love of life in small words.
no theme, no prompts, no rules.
just acceptance and appreciation for our truths shared.
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Crimson leaves are falling here too, summer is hard to leave behind when the sun shone so brightly this year...
missing you. x
Posted by: Sue Fox | September 27, 2013 at 01:10 AM
To be swallowed by summer isn't the worst thing that could happen. Remember Jonah? :) Welcome back! We missed you as you were gallivanting around Arizona! Hope you enjoyed the journey.
Posted by: Mark M. Redfearn | September 27, 2013 at 02:59 AM
I surrender, with inner grace. What a beautiful offering you've shared in words and image Rebecca. Yes, I surrender.
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | September 27, 2013 at 04:56 AM
letting go
free falling
flying up
Posted by: Deb Taylor | September 27, 2013 at 05:38 AM
Isn't that the truth...that both summer itself and people, too, want it to last forever! Alas, we can only embrace these last few longish, warmish days with reverence and joy, before surrendering...
Posted by: Dawn @ AlterEgoMexicana | September 27, 2013 at 06:23 AM
Enjoying bright moments and surrender as seasons change. LOVE you.
Posted by: gemma | September 27, 2013 at 07:21 AM
{{ falling into Fall
Here
in my florida garden ...
the very first morning
i can feel
a New Season
Approaching ::
a new season for
remembering
planning
being in the present moment ...
thank you, dear one,
for opportunities }}
Posted by: somepinkflowers | September 27, 2013 at 07:21 AM
Letting myself fall into life again...
x...x
Posted by: Stephanie | September 27, 2013 at 07:46 AM
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this post today. It lifted me up in ways you can not imagine!
Posted by: Wabi Sabi | September 27, 2013 at 08:15 AM
So glad the season, the moment has brought me back to jump into the joy of Haiku My Heart.
You are an Artist extraordinaire, Rebecca. I love what you bring to the world.
Light and love to you, Beautiful !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | September 27, 2013 at 08:25 AM
what an amazing poem. i love stopping by to see how you are honoring life.
love that photo.
Posted by: Constanza | September 27, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Beautiful post, Rebecca, as always.
Posted by: Reading Pleasure | September 27, 2013 at 11:36 AM
Thanks Rebecca..for creating this wonderful space.. it's always a pleasure to be here...have written for HMH and also shared one..specifically a haiku to tell about "dry leaf" as my second contribution here.. please do visit..
RS:)
Posted by: Ramesh Sood | September 27, 2013 at 08:30 PM