Summary

Erika Burkhalter's "Musings of Spring" is a poetic and photographic celebration of the season, capturing the essence of spring through vivid imagery and nature photography.

Abstract

"Musings of Spring" by Erika Burkhalter is an evocative blend of poetry and nature photography that captures the transition from spring to summer. The piece features a series of photographs depicting various flowers and natural scenes, each accompanied by descriptive and emotive poetry. Burkhalter's work invites readers to appreciate the intricate beauty of nature, from the "burst of stamen" to the "primrose velvet." The article also includes a SoundCloud link, allowing readers to immerse themselves in an auditory experience that complements the visual and literary elements. Burkhalter, a yogi, neurophilosopher, and photographer, shares her passion for the natural world and encourages support for the arts through Medium membership and the potential purchase of her photographs.

Opinions

The author expresses a deep appreciation for the beauty of spring, using vivid and sensory language to describe the flora.
There is a sense of nostalgia and the value of memories associated with the changing seasons, particularly spring.
The author values the role of art and creativity in capturing and sharing the wonders of nature, as evidenced by the invitation to support writers on Medium.
Burkhalter's work suggests that nature's beauty can be a source of inspiration and a reminder of life's fleeting moments, encouraging readers to pause and reflect.
The inclusion of a SoundCloud link indicates the author's belief in a multisensory approach to storytelling, combining visual, textual, and auditory elements.

Poetry, Nature Photography, Gardening

Musings of Spring

Prelude to summer

A Burst of Stamen. Photo ©Erika Burkhalter

A burst of stamen, ruffled dust the shadowed hint of slanting light, a buttered breath of poppy seed, and hyacinth of tiny grapes,

and daffodils — look close, you’ll see those trumpets calling, announcing spring.

And tuberose, with lips of red, a girl of ten with crimson paint, and violet hair with lemon streaks, defying life’s uncertainty,

and primrose velvet, sheened with mist a fairy’s bed, beneath the tulips, there it waits for queenly slumber, the land of nod beckoning. A hint of summer,

warm upon the barest feet, summons time and memories of younger days, spent idylly when poems ran free and dreams were dreamed.

A Shadowed Hint of Slanting Light. Photo ©Erika Burkhalter

Hyacinth of tiny grapes. Photo ©Erika Burkhalter

Trumpets calling. Photo ©Erika Burkhalter

Tuberose with lips of red. Photo ©Erika Burkhalter

Primrose velvet. Photo ©Erika Burkhalter

When Poems Ran Free and Dreamed were Dreamed. Photo ©Erika Burkhalter

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).

Ibiris Umbellata Macrophotography

Zooming in on Garden Tandytuft with a Nikon Z9 and the Nikon 105mm macro lens

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The Wild Places

Finding Meaning

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