Greetings @boxcarblue ,

Beautiful work....lovely photographs..quite strong...interesting poetry!

Thank you....

Cheers!

Nature speaks to us in many languages, and some languages depicts art through colourful landscapes, the same inspires us to swim deeper into the world of creativity.

I always want to read these as seven parts of a whole, and I think it is interesting that they could be read as the observations of someone on their way to work one morning. Some things don't work, such as the day being cool and overcast in 6, which would prevent the worker from seeing the waxing moon. But, 3 has a touch more meaning and depth if it is seen as a continuation of the narrative that opens in 1. As a completely standalone poem, I like the juxtaposition of presumed squalor and beauty in 3. In two the double meaning of 'halfway to full', referring to either the moon or her belly or both works well. And 6 spurs a reflection: is it the observer or the egret that is 'in solitude'? And, if they are in each other's presence, are they really in solitude?  

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I think since covid, I became very boring and I've been slow to get back to the old norm of doing things, so there were a lot of weeks where I just barely did what had to be done.  In my age though, I am only responsible for myself on a daily basis for now, so things got REALLY slow.

I do still work a 40 hour week from home, so I have to show up for that if I want to get paid. 😄 For now though, that I am trying to learn new a new art style I have something better to focus on I get through my work and look forward to my time playing in the art.  Finally, something a little exciting, with a new purpose.

"even here
on the restroom floor
a cherry petal"

Although I could see what you were meaning to say, it somehow reminded me of the tiny bits of paper I find scatter through the house by my socks. I try to make sure I keep all the bits of paper on the table or in the little trash bin beside it, but once in a while I find a tiny bit on the carpet in another room. I know this is not the same, but it just made that thought go through my mind.

Or you collected these little moments of magic in between? 
I enjoyed them, and I think any week no matter how busy or not with more or less important things is well spend when we find time to appreciate these details!

That's a nice poem. Those rainy days always come in spring, but it smells great doesn't it?  I guess those cherry blossoms get tracked just about everywhere this time of year.