Poet. Writer. Photographer. Nature-Lover.
Sometimes, an ember of sunshine is all we need, that bit of hopeful light to safely keep in a pocket, in a palm, in a locket, in a song, nourish it until it again is strong enough to fully illuminate on its own, for sometimes even the sun gets weary of using … Continue reading Authentic Light
I used to foolishly attemptto trek around the stormsto avoid them,but the weather comesregardless... Eventually, I learnedsome you must simplyforge throughand get it over with... But then I rememberedthe times uponaluminum wingsI've flown,and how the stormsappear the ceilingonly to those below. It took a long while,but I finally grewwings of my ownand apply that lesson,simply soar abovemany of the dark … Continue reading Ascension
Beneath the leavesand soft pinks,seeds of summer love begin to blossom. Fingers reachin hesitancyfor her handwith a heartso softened, so openand vulnerable;fear freezeshalfwayas feelings becomeunutterable,but her fleshhe brushesand realizesshe met himthe rest of the way,hands join,and eyes,all of those feelings,convey...Passing throughthe pergola,their heartsfully unite,souls becoming foreverso organicallyentwined.Poem and images ©LauraDenise
Morning Glory ❤️
The whiteturns sheer,seems to dissolve,revealingthe seastar within;it glows in my palm,recognizing the lifelinesas the oneit has been searching forto deliver the messagespirit to spirit,a mutual connection,a wish upon a starlong ago returnedwith the reassurancethat those whisperswere clearly heard,another signthat I am on the right pathand getting closerto where you are.In the center of the starappears … Continue reading Floral SeaStar
I headed to the beach this morning after a second day of such a cool mix of cumulous and storm clouds. I love storms so was hoping I might catch one rolling in from the gulf. With the added sea breeze, it was actually comfortable out. I didn't quite make it all the way there, … Continue reading Stormy-Day Joy
With the southern summer heat and humidity keeping me indoors most of the time now, I try to get outside every early morning and every evening when it is peak bearable. I very much enjoy having nature largely to myself in the mornings before the world awakens and the bustle begins. This morning, I enjoyed … Continue reading In Passing
This morning I was whining to a friend about my itch for a change of scenery, complaining that there is not a lot of variety where I live, "nowhere" to go for a nature walk, "no" local trails or metro parks or state parks, not enough seasons, no big trees. Only the ocean. I know, … Continue reading A Walk in the Park
Palms sway, stealing fame from the sunset itself; tropical leaves lead the way to the surf and the shells. The signature landmarks naturally announce "welcome to your getaway," beckoning you to forever stay, where romance whispers and dreams play. Poem and images ©LauraDenise
The water remembers. That is a characteristic of one of the 5 elements of nature in the movie Frozen 2, which I recently watched with my daughter. I have to admit, Elsa is right up there with Wonder Woman for me in regards to empowering me, getting me pumped with my strength potential, with inner … Continue reading The Water Remembers
