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Fields lie brown and bare trees bend as half-hearted fronts skirt the mountains in snow yet leave the grass untouched. It is too soon for spring--the fickle weather teases and promises what should not be yet, and the birds murmur softly in the bushes, confused whether to court or wait until more storms pass. In life, all that is fallow, that rests while we shore up our resources, our energy, echoes the uncertain promise of the future. Can we brave the weather, are we strong enough to build in spite of how different from past seasons things are? Yet impossible as it seems, a funny lightness blows through the barren pastures of our dreams, setting off this song, like the birds tentatively chirping, praise be for hope which springs eternal, for the spirit which encourages us to reach out, share, create, persevere, try something new, never lies fallow, but is always at work within. The wind is blowing, O hear and be of good cheer. With love to my fellow Deviant Artists, and as always, please enjoy the music at the end. -Debra
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Raven's CawShe sang a rhapsody in minor key,
A warp among the weft of songbirds.
Though fairer far their lilting trill
Than the broken thread she lifted still,
She sang not to be heard, but be the bird,
And learn why even ravens caw joy.
A soft soliloquy of gaiety,
The wind swirled in among the pine boughs
Arched overhead to lift her eyes.
God’s reply to her did harmonize,
Showing without a word that she was heard:
She learned thus even ravens caw joy.
~~ Debra Koehler, c2015
Sometimes There's A Tunnel
Well, I have enough faves accumulated for 3 more features, but in light of the Kmart store I've worked at 5-1/2 years closing in mid-December. I'm going to take a break from DA for awhile--I'm turning off my Watch spigot but I'll still check my messages periodically. I'm also nearly at 50,000 pageviews and should be doing something special, but I'm not able to now--I will, just note me with a screenshot if you get the 50,000th pageviews, and I'll send you something special by mail or email. Also, it's fall, which tends to be beautiful in Santa Fe, so I really should be spending more spare time outside rather than buried in my phone or at the
Saturation Point
The saturation point of something (defined) is the point at which the greatest possible amount of a substance has been absorbed; it's also the limit beyond which something can no longer be continued, endured, etc. As an American, there are numerous issues on which I hope the public has reached the saturation point, and finds more of the same action or inaction unacceptable. The good news, however, is that there is never a saturation point for too much good news, gorgeous photographs and art, or superb writing! So I present as a rest for the eyes and spirit these great works by your fellow DeviantArt-ists~I hope you'll give them much deserved
Let It Be--Miracle
While the real world waits for miracles--that the urgent efforts of determined people of faith and love, may overcome the destructive power of hatred and greed, we draw inspiration from beautiful images of nature, fantasy, history, and poetic writing. I am pleased to share these wonderful works, the excellent music of Blackmill, and hope they will brighten your day. With love always to my DA friends and watchers, thank you again! -Debra :rose:
Photographs: MarvinDiehl, PatiMakowska, Inianna abaloo72 Gangstabua Lain-AwakeAtNight AiTenshiMisha Traditional Art: Behydezell
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Joan of Arc: RaynalJacquemin T-razz Procrust bno
Love, Hope, and Persistence
This feature was supposed to be a commentary on America's Independence Day, climate change, and related, but words failed to sum up what I feel inside, so I'll let these pictures do my telling. Each of these wonderful artists and poets deserves your attention, and I hope you'll check out the great song at the end. With love and prayers always, my dear friends! -Debra :heart: :floating: :rose:
Photography: PridesCrossing, Dark-Raptor
Plus: pell21 Inthepoole, and slecocqphotography.
Traditional Art: david-harris
Plus: Nambroth, daniluc78, and youngmoons.
Digital Art: AndyHep
Plus: akreon, Sunsettide, agevla77, BellaBergolt
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Thanks a lot for the feature