A beautiful picture and a beautiful poem to uplift us on a dreary day. I may not be able to write good poetry, but I know it when I see it.
Copyright by Frances A. WileyLord, the air smells good...
by Rumi
by Rumi
Lord, the air smells good today,
straight from the mysteries
within the inner courts of God.
A grace like new clothes thrown
across the garden, free medicine for everybody.
The trees in their prayer, the birds in praise,
the first blue violets kneeling.
Whatever came from Being is caught up in being, drunkenly
forgetting the way back.
I can smell the air myself.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is awesome. At first glance, to me it looks like hundreds of tiny flying saucers descending from the sky. I guess they are just leaves, though :(
ReplyDeleteThat really was beautiful. Thank you...I needed that. =0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall foliage, but snow-flocked trees will be breathtaking soon!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love Rumi. Love him.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful nature photos. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Ello, thanks for the pick me up...
ReplyDeleteHope all's well with you - good luck on the grading and Christmas rushing.
Beautiful post..I love Rumi.
ReplyDeleteTook me a while to wrap my head around that picture. Not sure I've ever seen a clearer mirror in my life.
ReplyDeleteEllo,
ReplyDeleteThe photo is just outstanding!
loved it!!!
ReplyDeleteNice post, Ello! Thanks for stopping by Gumbo Ya Ya.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteI can smell the haggis in the air...
Just beautiful, Ello, and indeed uplifting.
ReplyDelete"straight from the mysteries..."
Thank you for sharing both image and poem. :-)
Gorgeous! For a minute, the rain lifted. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat poem and pic, thanks for the sun on a day full of grey and drizzle. Taking charge. Making chocolate cake.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with exams.
This is such a peaceful poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you for selecting it for you and for us all!
paca---Thank. you. The pic was messing with my head. It's an excellent image, but I felt momentarily like I was looking at an optical illusion!
ReplyDeleteYou're right: beautiful picture, beautiful poem.
ReplyDeletei love that smell....
ReplyDeleteThe smell of haggis? CL is obsessed. Run away!
ReplyDeleteThat's an oustanding poem.
Ello,
ReplyDeleteMy friend, how could I resist the flying pig? You've been tagged! Post five random facts about yourself, then tag five other people, haha!
Wow, wonderful picture AND poem. Much needed, Ello, so thank you for posting it. Also, I really love your little black 'n white pig pic!
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