Nurture the Seed and it will Blossom. I saw these words on an add on my FB page for planting a native tree. I couldn’t help but relate this to raising a child. What a beautiful metaphor. You may not have been nurtured the way you needed as a child but you can nurture yourself …
Tag: nature
Spring has Sprung!
Spring in my courtyard As I write this, I’m aware that some of you lovely readers are in the Northern Hemisphere and are embarking on their autumnal journey, another glorious season, filled with colours and different experiences. Spring has sprung early here in New Zealand. Although today is only the 2nd day of spring “officially”, …
The Great Unwind
Autumn reflections, Christchurch Botanical Gardens, New Zealand It’s National Poetry Day here in New Zealand and I forgot about it enough to not be involved, which I’m a bit sad about. I call myself “an accidental poet” because this type of writing was never my intended genre. I was sure I was intended for more …
Northland Riches
Tane Mahuta, ancient kauri, estimated 2000 years old! I'm away in the North Island of New Zealand for a winter holiday and relishing the abundance of nature. It's these times poems pour out of me, and below is an example. I dare say more 'serious stuff' will emerge when I return home and am back …
De-stress
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished - Lao Tzu Catlins Coastal Rain Forest, South Island, New Zealand A swipe or a click Enough information For a thousand years Born through another’s Blood, sweat and tears. More than we could ever need Born through another mans greed. Abundance is one thing Overload another Paralyzed …
Words from the Lighthouse 