Lotus blossom in the Fountain of the Four Apostles, San Juan Capistrano Mission
(I took this picture on Easter eve.)
My house is bathed in warmth of glowing candles on this wooly gray morning. The teakettle's on, and I'm settling into my writing chair, and –let me be honest here–I'm feeling a bit uneasy. I'm working my way through a dark patch, and hoo boy, I find myself craving the light of your companionship.
Will you come sit with me awhile? You can have the chair by the window, the one that's closest to the garden. My flowers are soggy, stems bowed low by the rain. But their faces are bright, now that they've been scrubbed by rainwater. And if you peer deep into the shroud of mist, you'll see a flock of goldfinches, lifting their wings toward sunlight. Let's follow them…see where they lead us.
I’m with you as you make your way through that darkness, Melodye. You can do it, I know.
Thank you, Tracy! The work feels lighter, the day seems brighter for your presence.
Right here with you. I brought the scones and jam.
Scones and jam? Yum! You sprinkled your own brand of sweetness over the morning! xo
I’m so happy to be here with you, the rain, the lotus, the writing company and support. We can do it! xo
Yes, we can! I’m glad for your company, Lorraine, and am excited to see the places our writing is leading us.
I’m in a tough patch, too. Let’s sip our tea together.
Let’s do! Tea is a magic elixer, I’m sure of it.
Oh, a breath of peace — thank you! 🙂
Have you seen the Fountain of the Four Apostles? Next time you’re out here… xoxo
Re: this is writing…
I learn so much from my writer friends, you included. xo
Here’s some more light for you.
A lighthouse–perfect!!! And I’m always glad for the light that is you. xo
Your photo and words–about the flock of goldfinches with their wings in the sun–cheered me so much yesterday, though it’s not until today that I got a chance to tell you so. I’ve been feeling a tad dark now and then, myself. I like the idea of sharing tea with you, watching our garden.
See, this is one of the magical things about LJ–it connects us with kindred spirits. I’d love to savor tea with you today (or anytime)…to walk through the darkness together, when time and circumstances call for that, and/or to explore together that lightness of being. xo
Pour me a cup, darlin’. I’ll bring my notepad and we’ll share writing time too. Sometimes it’s a bit easier with an understanding soul. And when I go, may you be so immersed in your work, you hardly notice.
It’s a *lot* easier to work alongside an understanding soul…I’m so glad for your company!!!
If you’ve left, I didn’t notice. Your departure was quiet as a whisper. But you know what? I still feel your presence…such a gift. xoxo
I would love to write with you tomorrow. It’s a date!!
beautiful
I was gigling . I admire their effort to transmit the lyrics but it was a little funny.