Again I reflect upon the change of seasons and my internal season. I do detect incremental changes. It’s time to celebrate with an expression unedited from my soul in art and a poem.
The leaves of trees bud
Birds dance and twitter with joy
My heart is laughing
My art is moving
Art-thaw of winter cracks wide
A life wakes open
Soul in awareness
Vulnerability dawns
Hug the 'now' of life
See this spring is yours
It never will be again
Hold this 'now' gently
Determined I turn
To focus my gratefulness
On our Creator
For we are nothing
And most helpless on our own
We can't turn the world.
Trees clap their hands and
Unleash birds singing their songs
As our 'now' springs wide.
My Life is good and busy, with a touch of madness. Our daughter’s puppy (Bambi) is growing: 4 months old. I’m waiting for surgery, anytime soon. Nothing I can’t handle. 45 minute procedure and I am home the same day. I will be able to say goodbye to a grumpy hernia.
Take care, whatever the season you’re in.
~ Morag Noffke
Morag Noffke 
I loved the line: “I hug the now of life.” It expresses your joy for living so well and beautifully.
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Thank you 😃🤗🤗
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I also like the picture you drew and colored.
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Aww… Thank you. I enjoyed the process. It was a fun serendipitous method. It matched my feeling of Spring bursting forth with birds and leaves 🌿🦜🌿🦜
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I have the same feelings. The trees have broken out in blooms of white, pink and purplish pink! It’s so veautiful!
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your words and picture really bring the feeling of spring. good luck with your surgery
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Thank you 🙏 I am happy that you think they do. And thank you Beth, for your good wishes.
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A beautiful and totally uplifting poem, Morag, …full of the joy of what Spring means, new life, the. ‘Now’ ness… Hug Bambi for me, …and I’ll join you in saying bye to the ‘grumpy hernia’ …good riddance says I, …take care,…and I’m sending healing vibes across the airwaves, …💙🤗
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Thank you Penn I am glad you found it uplifting. And thank you so much for the healing vibes 🤗💜
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💙🤗
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I love the line about the ‘art-thaw of winter cracks wide’…it’s a perfect way to express that moment when inspiration returns.
And the drawing is so lovely, Morag. I love the colors, the soft lines, the way each aspect seems to tie together into one.
I’m glad to know you’re feeling rejuvenated. Good luck on your surgery and please give the little pup a belly rub for me. 🙂
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Thank you, I am happy you ‘get’ that line about returning inspiration… Especially from a fellow artist and writer. And thank you for your kind observations of my drawing and your wishes.
I will give Bambi a belly rub from you. 👋👋
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bird song
ante meridian
dreams
crow raven
magpie s and morning dove
coo coo how ru?
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😃 thank you
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fine prose. yw
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Very nice poem, Morag. I hope all goes well with your surgery! Take Care.
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Thank you very much 🙏😊
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Busy times! But so glad you write and draw and share! Stay that way. It is so good to have you here!💐
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What a beautiful and uplifting poem, and your drawing is equally delightful! You’ve captured the true spirit and emotions of spring so gracefully. Wishing you all the very best for your surgery; my thoughts and prayers are with you.🙏💐
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Absolutely beautiful Morag!
Thanks for sharing!
xxxx
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You are welcome 🤗
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Morag your poem was all full of love and joy. Good luck on your surgery ❤️❤️❤️
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This is really lovely and I especially appreciate, “hold this ‘now’ gently…” Thank you!
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Groovy, timely poem- thanks for posting!
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