Last Days of December
Time to be tranquil now
no longer the consonant prattle of leaves
in tussle with vowels of the wind,
whatever must fall
has
fallen
to the brumal ground,
flower by flower,
seed by seed.
Colors linger in the sky,
of rose bouquets and tiger lilies,
and the poetry of April crouches
in fetal position
within the uterus of vaporous
snow clouds —
Time to be still.
by D. G. Vachal © 2012
*** Photography by Paolo De Faveri
lilies, sparrows and grass 
Like taking a deep breath – so beautiful.
Thank you, Nanc. Your gracious words are a great encouragement. Dee
I love this, Dee. In the cool of breath on winter winds, the songs of our soul are returned to us. In the stillness, our heart listens. Love you. Thank you for this. ~ Always, Bobbie
Yes, the songs of our soul go through the eternal cycles, riding the wings of the seasons. Thank you, Bobbie, for your beautiful thoughts. Love, Dee
I’ve had a stillness stimulate beautiful hushes over me! BEAUTIFUL !
Thank you Deborah, for sharing how the poem touched you. It makes me smile. With my best wishes, Dee
stunningly beautiful….
Thank you so much, Linda. Love to you, Dee
how beautifully you capture the season now and how winter waits to grow into the next season. wonderful, and thank you.
Thank you, Lorna. I love your take on the poem! Much love, Dee
beautiful, simply beautiful in word and photo, Dee.
Wishing you a happy 2013.
groetjes, Francina
Thank you, Francina. And I wish you a fantastic 2013! All my best, Dee
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Thank you for reblogging, Carina! 🙂
absolutely lovely and peaceful …. many thanks
Thank you, Carina! I am so glad this poem touched you in a special way. Best always, Dee
most welcome, thank you 🙂
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
And Happy New Year to you and your loved ones, too! 🙂
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Thank you for reblogging!
Dee
Your pictures of stillness present with the promise of more that is yet to come has refreshed me. Thanks.
Thank you, John. It is a blessing to know that the poem refreshed you. And thank you for sharing your wonderful perspective on the promise of more to come in spite of the ending of a year. Blessings, Dee
The snow today reminded us that winter is just over the horizon – waiting to give us another blast from North Wind any day.
Yes, we also the wonderful white snow today that dressed the leafless branches in pure white. Winter is over the horizon indeed. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Blessings, Dee
The family is on their way home and we are working on our move. I was very sad today and asked the Lord to lift my spirits. Your poem reminds me that even in the quietness there can be expectancy. Thanks Dee. And as I read it looked like snow began to fall- sweet.
Dear Sarah, I am so happy and blessed to know that the poem gave you some comfort. I like how you say it, that “even in the quietness, there can be expectancy”. What a profound and lovely thought! Love you, Dee
So beautiful and peaceful. Makes me think of hybernation. Lovely sleep. Thanks for another beautiful poem. I always enjoy your work.
Thank you, Janet. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem. I wish you a very blessed New Year! Dee
Tranquil, peaceful, calm – while the poetry of April waits … I love the idea of this.
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts, and for the visit!
Greetings from Australia,
I love the fact that you have the courage to talk about your faith in Christ., the most important relationship in my life. Absolutely gorgeous photograph. All the best and God bless you.
Thank you so much. Yes, ditto, the most important relationship in my life, too, is my life in the Lord Jesus Christ. God bless you, and thank you so much for the visit and your kind words.
The photo is stunningly beautiful, and I love the verse.
Thank you for your kind thoughts and lovely visit!
Beautiful and stunning!
Thank you very much for your lovely comment and visit! I enjoyed your blog and will be dropping by often! 🙂
Same back to you 🙂
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My thoughts again… on the last day of December….
Love this!! Poetry and photo! Thanks for stopping by my blog and all the “likes”.
Thank you Ellen! I have been away from blogging and have missed out on your beautiful posts. I am glad to have caught up a little!
Thank you so much!! Glad you are back and hope you are okay!
Thank you Ellen! I am okay! Just have been so busy with work! Thank you for your concern!
Glad all is well!🙏🏽