The Hurried Clouds

 

Cloud shadows

sweep the foothills,

race up the mountains;

where they're lifted

back into the sky

to reunite with

the hurried clouds.

© 2024 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Coronado National Memorial - Sierra Vista, Arizona

2. Oro Valley, Arizona

3. Crested Butte, Colorado

Essence

"You whose essence is hidden while your gifts are manifest." ~ Rumi

Often overwhelmed

by your magnificent creation,

I seek the essence

of your presence in nature.

Amazed by the variety of life forms,

astonished by the miracles of growth,

I am filled with wonder

and blessed to be a witness,

as I try to express my gratitude 

to our Creator.

© 2024 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Balloon Flower - Home Garden - Canonsburg, Michigan

2. Hummingbird Moth on Wild Phlox - Home Garden.

3. San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area - Sierra Vista - Arizona

4. Small Skipper on Vetch - Home Fields

 

The Fog Lifts

 

As the fog lifts, the landscape 

regains its personality,

restores its character.

Your attitude,

your outlook, goes from

contemplative to pragmatic.

The light,

from monochrome

to Kodachrome®.

The time,

from past

to present.

Then the wind increases,

trying to blow 

these words away.

© 2021 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. & 3. Sierra Vista, Arizona

2. Grand River - Kent County - Michigan

3. Logan, New Mexico

formula

Possible formula
to increase
potential blessings:

Recognize the blessings
all around you...
give thanks
and praise
every
day.

© 2019 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. & 2. Sierra Vista, Arizona

3. Glacier National Park - Montana

Willing

This lavender light of dawn
seems to be filling with angels
who are willing to carry my prayers.

Now, as the morning sun 
penetrates the fog,
and warms my face,
I am blessed with
this precious moment
to offer praise and thanksgiving;

willing to wait for God's answer
in this place where I belong. 

© 2018 Richard Havenga

Photo Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona