Palette - Poem

Palette

Saturated puddle of rich, ripe pigmentation

Mop, swirl, plummet then fling across horizon

Dart, pause, hover midst billowy cushion

Enchanting below, textured peaks and ponds with gem potion

True hues shame amateur's trial rendering

Breathless highlight or purple shadow gradually surrendering

To sparkling ribbon strands flung far and wide

Strewn nightglow beckons glorious surprise

Slowly veiled by glistening morning dew

Artist prepares grand canvas anew

Janice Harten

2 Nov 2020

Strength

I am in love with a man who gets all sweaty and exhausted from wielding a chain saw, while cutting down and clearing out trees and brush growing around the summer cabin; then pauses to carefully distribute handfulls of seeds along the driftwood lining the deck and watch while chipmunks and squirrels chatter and gather.  He rides the 4-wheeler to neighboring cabins to visit and keep in touch, and then returns to fill the hummingbird feeders and watch the hummingbirds buzz from one to the other. I am in love with a man who insists on stopping by the side of the road to hunt for thimbleberries and eats them like a bear in the bush.  He rushes outside to watch the lightning and the downpour from a thunderstorm and is the first to see the developing rainbow.  And in the evening, tears fill his eyes as he watches the last of the sunset drop behind the mountain and he waits hopefully for a full moon's reflection on the lake below.

To some, these activities might appear as a sign of weakness.  To me, recognizing and enjoying the beauty and power of nature is an ultimate gift from our creator and a demonstration of strength.

Aloha - Sunset

California Beaches

We enjoyed some of nature's beauty on our recent trip.  It was a little tricky finding time for extra activities, but we managed to catch a couple of sunsets.  Because Bill has to continue working as we travel, he has figured out how to connect with the internet using his smart phone and connect it to his computer, while in the car.  I drive while he continues doing business.  Technology is amazing!

Video of Newport Beach Sunset

Coronado Island, California

Coronado Island, California

Sunset

My husband left on a business trip this afternoon.  Seeking to comfort myself, I decided to go for a stroll to see the sunset; something he loves to do.  I grabbed one of his jackets and the camera.  I smiled when I put my hand in the pocket and found some "smarties".