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 home to
where we gather on fridays to share unconditionally
our love of life in small words.
no theme, no prompts, no rules.
just pure acceptance and appreciation for truths shared.
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I think more than summer has swallowed me. I hope that the "more" is love!
Posted by: magicalmysticalteacher | August 15, 2014 at 03:24 AM
A perfect and brethless moment in time beautifully described Rebecca.
Posted by: Reading Pleasure | August 15, 2014 at 04:58 AM
What a courageous act to free fall from such a high place on earth through the air into the water beneath the radiance of sun (fire)...always we are the nexus… "here" is the connection between was and will be flowing into each other. (and the elements too!) On a walk yesterday, observing the bright wildflowers of summer, here and there grasses were part green part purple-red, among the green leaves on the trees, there were a few colorful maples on the earth beneath my feet. Thank you as always dear Rebecca for sharing your wise words and exquisite photos.
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | August 15, 2014 at 05:11 AM
Yes, it won't be long. Soon the sun will hang low, the cicadas will (thankfully) sleep again, the leaves will become ever more beautiful, and the cycle will begin once more. It's the way it has to be. Have a peaceful, soft weekend Rebecca. xo
Posted by: Judie | August 15, 2014 at 06:36 AM
I too am feeling the loss of summer already, the changes coming fast and furious. Reflecting on reflections
x...x
Posted by: Stephanie | August 15, 2014 at 07:12 AM
We've already had some very cool mornings, requiring on my part a long-sleeved shirt. But joyous today with the Feast of Assumption. What a magnificent photo of your son letting go from such a high place! I especially like the lighting in your photo of the leaves.
Posted by: Nonnie | August 15, 2014 at 07:36 AM
I am so not ready to let go of summer just yet but your words could convince me, Rebecca. So brave of your son to make that jump!
Posted by: Cynthia | August 15, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Handsome son and gorgeous photography and lovely haiku ~ you such an inspiration ~ xoxxo
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | August 16, 2014 at 03:43 PM
Well hello to all!
I just had a chance to post for this and am asking that it is also for tomorrow's haiku!!!!
Love to all!
Posted by: peggy gatto | August 21, 2014 at 02:07 PM
I missed all of this while I was away. Such a beautiful post!!!
Posted by: tami | August 22, 2014 at 05:12 AM