Winter Solstice 2017
Winter Solstice.
The bareness of the winter landscape
has its own unique and particular charm.
The trees – unencumbered with leaves –
reveal their unique character and form.
Feathery branches and sturdy trunks
unveil intricate lace designed by nature.
The moon – no matter it’s phase –
shines brighter than ever against the clear, yet soft grey sky.
It brightens our path during the shorter days
creating shadows that stretch longer and more mysteriously.
Winter solstice beckons us home
to comfort and clarity.
To crispness and gentleness –
a clear view of this beautiful world we inhabit.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
December 21 begins the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. Where many look upon this time as negative and dreary, I have grown to adore this season – even more so after reading the first few chapters of a beautiful book I just began, The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater, who practically creates a hymn to winter. Thanks for the recommendation Lynda!
the creative life in between 
Beautiful!❤️
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so much beauty in all of the seasons! 🙂
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The barren trees have a beauty of their own, as your wonderful poem points out. I am fascinated by their shape revealing patterns of mathematical precision and order. Merry Christmas!
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I’m glad you enjoyed!
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Nice post Jodi. My mom and I will actually be going to a winter soltice get together at a friend’s home this afternoon to celebrate this event. I’m sure I’ll do a post on it in the next few days. Luv Gary
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Nice post Jodi. My mom and I will actually be going to a winter soltice get together at a friend’s home this afternoon to celebrate this event. I’m sure I’ll do a post on it in the next few days. Luv Gary
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Nice post Jodi. My mom and I will actually be going to a winter soltice get together at a friend’s home this afternoon to celebrate this event. I’m sure I’ll do a post on it in the next few days. Luv Gary
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Have funnnn! I know you will 🙂
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I think this is so beautiful Jodi even though here in Australia we’re in total contrast with our summer. Enjoy those invigorating starry nights. ✨
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Never ceases to amaze me when I think about you folks on the opposite side of our great big/small world! 🙂
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I know, me too!
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Jodi, I’m thrilled to read these beautiful words. . . . What a warm greeting to a chilly Winter Solstice! 🌬🌫❄
Hope you have a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year, Jodi. 🕊
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I’m glad you enjoyed. So many think of it as dark and dreary, when there is so much beauty to realize.
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Beautiful photo and beautiful poem! It’s a dark dreary day here today. Perfect for winter solstice.
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It is that time of year! Snuggle in and enjoy! ❤
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I will and you too!
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Thanks for mentioning The Christmas Chronicles, Jodi, I will look for it. If you like Slater’s writing, he is the author of a weird and delightful memoir entitled “Toast.” He tells about his childhood through food memories. It was made into a mediocre movie, but the book is excellent. Happy first day of winter to you!
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I’ve heard that is his best. I might have to look into. I had to order through Amazon UK, and it took a while, but I got it yesterday.
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Hi Jodi…I love the starkness of winter. Your words and images are beautiful. Thanks for today’s gift.
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It is a special time of year. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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stunning photo Jodi, I will check out the book, winter does need to be more appreciated…
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👍☺️
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A lovely season ❤️
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Lovely words! I also love this time of year – time to reflect, but also have fun. Happy Winter Solstice to you!
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Enjoy!!
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I’ve always loved this time of year. I don’t know why, but I like the shorter days, the darkness that surrounds us. I’ve always found it comforting. 🙂 Beautiful prose to go with a beautiful time.
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Thanks colleen. It is a special nesting kind of time. 💙
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I agree. And that feels good.
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Winter Solstice to me means the days start getting longer, YAY!!
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Yep!!
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I love the line about beckoning us home to comfort and clarity! Terrific post, Jodi!
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Thanks Ann! No place like home.
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A beautiful pic!
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Thanks! In my driveway at dusk
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Beautiful poem and testament to the winter solstice. I used to dread these short cold days. But I’m warming up to them. 🙂
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It has taken me a while too! 🙂
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