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Fantasies of Autumn – Haibun!

/ Penny L Howe / 36 Comments

There is a place, hidden from everyday view, my mind wanders there frequently – The “Other Place” – where reality lies suspended. A retreat into the world of pure Imagination. A calm from the storm and a safe haven. Both balm and catalyst to those of creative natures. I’ll introduce you more fully to my Other Place later on, but for today, a brief glimpse:

autumn sprite

Autumn Fantasy

vibrant and rich
yellow, red, orange, tan, brown
kaleidoscoping
 

… Autumns arrival.

Fall fairies abound, pixies, brownies and the like, woodland creatures. Seasonal changes find them everywhere painting our landscape with colors of autumn. My favorite creature is the “Sprite of Leaves”. Gloriously fluid, she performs her acrobatic dance in whirl winds. Spiraling leaps with twists and turns as she glides across the land. She is glorious isn’t she?

 
leafy sprite dancing
vibrant colorful myriad
autumn sensations
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Thank you,

~ Penny

 

The First Snow ~ The Winter Fairy comes

/ Penny L Howe / 66 Comments

First Snow – The Coming of the Winter Fairy

There had been, for the last few days, a crisp coldness to the air – sharp and tangy. the smooth pastel grey of the overhanging clouds, so close you can almost touch them.

I think snow is on the way and this means the arrival of the Winter Fairy.

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She makes her entrance with no sound at all while all of us glory in the beginnings of the majestic beauty of quietly falling snow.

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It makes no difference if you’re a child or an adult, there is something so magically beautiful, exciting and peaceful about watching the first snow flakes fall.

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And then get thicker and larger falling in abundance all around, covering the landscape with fresh wintry snow.

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It is a happy feeling.

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So white, so beautiful, so heavenly – The first snow and the coming of the Winter Fairy.

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Thank you for stopping by, hope your week is being a good one for you,

~ Penny

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