Poetry, Nature Photography, Musings on Life
An Afternoon in the Garden
Finding a little zen with my camera
A nod of lavender, a hint of breeze, a breath of spring, the buzz of bees, zen is in this very moment.
My garden is my sanctuary. It calms me, soothes my soul, and provides sanctuary to so many other creatures.
Every breath, every space between the breathes, holds room for an infinite number of possibilities, an infinite number of activities normally beyond the scope of our perception. Until we look a little closer….
Tucked away in the orange tree, “Big Red” watches, on high alert.
Far below, a tiny bug rests upon a purple bloom.
And a rival hummingbird dashes in for a quick dip.
Flounced skirts light up the darkest corner of the garden. A rose, so sweet. A dance with time. A moment frozen for eternity.
Freyja watches. Those eyes of liquid jade see every detail.
All things turn towards the sun.
And fairies dance with tiny bells.
While finches feast on tender seeds.
And paper petals unwind, floating like gossamer into the afternoon light.
And ajuga bursts free from the cold, cold earth, springing into the warmth of spring.
And lavender-scented wisps of wind tease the bees with offerings of more to come.
But nature is fickle sometimes.
And those liquid jade eyes, they see it all….
Zen is in this moment.
Erika Burkhalter is a yogi, neurophilosopher, cat-mom, photographer, and lover of travel and nature, spreading her love and amazement for Mother Earth’s glories, one photo, poem or story at a time. (MS Neuropsychology, MA Yoga Studies).
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