Wildenblue Farm Journal: Pictures to Share

Excerpts from A Country Pathway

I come upon it suddenly, alone-
A little pathway winding in the weeds
That fringe the roadside; and with dreams my own,
I wander as it leads.

Full wistfully along the slender way,
Through summer tan of freckled shade and shine,
I take the path that leads me as it may-
Its every choice is mine

A chipmunk, or a sudden- whirring quail,
Is startled by my step as on I fare-
A garter-snake across the dusty trail
Glances and- is not there.

Above the arching jimson-weeds flare twos
And twos of sallow-yellow butterflies,
Like blooms of lorn primroses blowing loose
When autumn winds arise.

The trail dips- dwindles- broadens then, and lifts
Itself astride a cross-road dubiously,
And, from the fennel marge beyond it, drifts
Still onward, beckoning me.

Why, I am as a long-lost boy that went
At dusk to bring the cattle to the bars,
And was not found again, though Heaven lent
His mother all the stars.

And lo! through the mists that may not be dispelled,
I see an old farm homestead, as in dreams,
Where, like a gem in costly setting held,
The old log cabin gleams.

Oh, darling Pathway! lead me bravely on
Adown your valley-way, and run before
Among the roses crowding up the lawn
And thronging at the door,-

And carry up the echo there that shall
Arouse the drowsy dog, that he may bay
The household out to greet the prodigal
That wanders home to-day.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Pictures to Share

Winter is a time to gather golden moments and enjoy every idle hour.

~John Boswell

Before you get started, I must first apologize to all true photographers out there, and I clarify that I am NOT making claims at being an exceptional picture-taker! Here are a few pictures of things that caught my eye on a recent snowshoe out back. It was a cold late afternoon, about 8 degrees, and the sun would set in a little over an hour. Thus, if a picture is worth a thousand words, mine may be worth a few dozen! Therefore, I will let my pictures do the talking today! Come along....

4 comments:

ColleenJanuary 9, 2010 at 11:32 PM
Thank you for taking us along on your nature walk this evening. I have only been able to gaze at mountains in person for a couple days of my 47 years and thought they were breathtaking. I don't think any camera could ever give them true justice. I think you did a perfectly good job with your photos!
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Laura ofJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Aww, Colleen, thank you! I really need a better camera than the small cheap digital one I have. I could borrow my daughter's, but I'd probably drop it! I suppose our Adirondacks aren't as big as the Rocky Mountains, but they are beautiful. I guess we take them somewhat for granted and assume everyone can share in their majesty as we do that live in and amongst them.
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*Ulrike*January 12, 2010 at 7:29 PM
It gives a sense of peace and quiet looking at your photos. Very beautiful!
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Laura ofJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Thank you Ulrike. I love being out in the woods, especially at wintertime, as it is so quiet, lovely and still. I always find something to peak my curiousity too! I cannot imagine what critter left the tracks in the sixth picture, nor where they were trying to go!
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