poetry, prose, and photography
The day’s heat lingers
Sunlight blocked by the mountains
Summer’s kind mercies
It was a warm one today. Especially by Seattle standards. Got some walking in, a little shopping, farmers market time, chatting friends…all things that build connection and community.
As I glance skyward
Into this summer evening
Moving towards nightfall
This summer morning
Seattle’s cool mistyness
Singing to my heart
Something about Seattle’s misty mornings speak to my soul.
As summer begins
Plenty of sunshine and warmth
A flower’s voice heard
I stand in the nightÂ
Breathing against all my fears
Tranquility sought
Tonight I’m seeking to calm my fears. My meditations upon tranquility are focusing on actually completing things.
Standing in sunlight
Buds changing into blossoms
Spring’s evolution
The rain returned
A counterpoint provided
Against sunny warmth
Keeping us humble
And the moss healthy
Sitting in the dark
Reflecting upon this day
Springtime and pollen
This flower’s beauty
Transformative and quite brief
New life comes through change
This world burns with negative energy. Fear, distrust and rage so very of this world. I seek yo mollify that. I wonder if, perhaps, through poems and a bit of compassion, maybe I can help humanity grow its connection to itself. I see that as out species’ path to survival.
May each of you always find beauty and joy in life.
This good day now ends
Accomplishing many things
Rain’s gently falling
Carl Setzer: Word Shaper 