these clouds carry
shade not water
and still we are thankful
Summer Afternoon
The Day’s Devotional
every pause
for beauty
is a prayer of gratitude
Quench
drink deeply
from the marvels and mysteries
of ordinary days
Appreciation
The butterfly, cow and flower
conferring beauty
on the day
Dearest Neighbor
these slower times
allow for longer visits
with the flowers
Thanksgiving
blessings bestowed
in sunshine and snow
great gratitude for all that is given
The Birch Glittering
like being lifted
into heaven
living in so much beauty
We Gather In The Meadow
chairs circled
we worship in
the valley’s benevolence
Amen
gratitude
for the gifts
of another day
Reverence
moment of stillness
gratitude
for this day
The Great Now
happiness
was flowering
everywhere
Morning Again
it can never
be said enough
thank you
Thirtieth Day
the sun
sets on November
painting gratitude on the sky
Serendipity of Giving Tuesday
Oh No!
My “donate” link was broken in yesterday’s posting. This donate link does work. That serendipitous mishap became my opportunity (once the swearing stopped) to share with you why I created and maintain Leaf and Twig and how your support will be used.
My purpose is to offer to you – every day – a moment’s appreciation of nature’s beauty in photos, a brief reflection in words to increase the incandescence of joy and hold a light when life is dark. I offer this quiet space for universal connection and recognition. I hold the door open for you and invite you in – in to nature and meaning making, for some respite and nourishment.
Your donation enables me to bring Leaf and Twig’s daily moment of beauty and peace to an even wider audience and affords me the opportunity of time which is so essential to creating.
What might our world be like
if everyone paused, just for a moment, once each day
and received the beauty?
Port in the Storm
hanging on
with gratitude
for what is available
The Plenty
how can I miss the flowers
when every leaf’s in bloom
fall bouquets abound on trees
Blessings
so many blessings grace us
the wind, the seed
a place to be
Vespers
long before eventide
leaves chant the prayers of trees
the request and praise of grace and gratitude
Thanksgiving Woods
the harmony of everything
resounds in the woods
on thanksgiving and all days
The Golden Hour
November light illuminates
perfection of the commonplace.
Glad
the afterglow
of gratitude
is gladness
Thankfulness
In all her dazzling displays and subtle simplicities
nature’s ever evolving beauty nurtures
the ability to be grateful.
Beloved
September’s astonishing blue sky is for you.
Delicate lichen blossoms on stone are for you.
All of nature’s beauty awaits you.