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A Seaside Sojourner

May 17, 2013 at 8:49 am (Christian, nature, photography, poetry)
Tags: Canada, Christian, Comox Glacier, Comox Valley, Mack Laing nature park, nature, outdoors, photography, poetry, Psalm 24:1

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A Seaside Sojourner

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Oh lend me a house on the shore

with tidal grass for a front lawn

a porch with a view of the waves

and the cry of the gulls at dawn

Oh lend me a home on the beach

with tidal pools for gardens instead

that I might wander the silken sands

collecting shells for new poems in my head

Oh lend me a cottage by the sea

with driftwood statues set by the tide

weather-beaten, bleached, and smooth as skin

nature’s all season sculptures outside

Oh lend me a cabin on the ocean

with a sailboat for catching the breeze

Lingering here and there in an assortment of bays

as a sojourner of the seas.

Wendy/2013

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This beach house and the surrounding acreage was donated to the town of Comox by Mack Laing (1883-1982) for a park that everyone can enjoy. He seemed to understand that whatever we own here is simply on loan, since we cannot take it with us when we die.

Upon doing some research, I found out that he was an avid naturalist, writer, scientist, and artist. He wrote some books and over 700 articles were published in a variety of magazines.

Seaside Blessings ~ Wendy

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The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it; the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon it upon the waters.

Psalm 24:1

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The Woman in White

May 10, 2013 at 8:05 am (Christian, flowers, nature, photography, poetry, romance)
Tags: Canada, flowers, garden, macro images, nature, photography, poetry, romance

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The Woman in White

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Late on summer evenings

once traffic had ceased for night

she’d walk the gardens all alone

the woman dressed in white

The moonlight’s glow mirrored

on alba petals spread wide

many perfumed with fragrant grace

that she’d gather to bring inside

Before dawn’s dew had vanished

well hidden behind her hedge

she’d stroll again in her white night-coat

with a silk scarf covering her head

Yet ne’er during full daylight

was the woman in white to be seen

though the gardeners came to do the chores

all was still and serene

Her neighbors sometimes wondered

about the strange hours that she kept

But she dare not leave her ill lover’s side

except for when he slept

They say she loved her flowers

like children of her heart

But her dedication to her love

showed he’d won the greater part

His ashes he wanted scattered

over the lilies by the door

so his presence could watch over her

as he’d always done before

I’ve since heard outlandish rumors

that I thought could not be right

until I peeked into the garden

to see him with the woman in white.

Wendy/2013

I believe there will be a grand reunion in a garden lit up by a Presence more pure than light itself.

Pure Light Blessings ~ Wendy

There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light.

Revelation 22:5

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A Tulip Medley

May 3, 2013 at 8:18 am (Christian, Christian poetry, flowers, photography, poetry)
Tags: Acrostic poem, Canada, Christian, Elfje, flowers, Haiku, macro images, nature, photography, poetry, tulip images, tulipomania

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Tulipomania Nonet

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In sixteen-hundred and thirty-four

tulips arrived on Holland’s shore

each bulb’s value grew like gold

vast amounts were then sold

some lost their fortune

in these trade days -

Netherland’s

tulip

craze!

Wendy/2013

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Thank you to Jael for inspiring me to try a variety of poem styles

(including Nonets). Her poetry blog is one of my favorites!

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Tulip Elfje

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Tulip

Lily family

Southern Europe, Asia

from Turkish word meaning:

Turban!

Wendy/2013

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Thank you to Libby for recently featuring one of my Elfje poems on her

blog!

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TULIP Acrostic

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Turban-like

Understated beauty

Lily of spring

Idolized once

Pleasing to the eye!

Wendy/2013

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I dedicate this one to a photography friend in the Netherlands, Calee,

whose blog is very pleasing to the eye!

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Tulip Haiku

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Tulips shine glory

May my two lips praise Him too…

Glorify the Lord!

Wendy/2013

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I dedicate this one to Bill whose blog absolutely glorifies the Lord and encourages me, immensely, every time I visit it!

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Here is a list of blogging friends who have either nominated me, tagged me, or shown blog love in the last few months. I’ve listed then in the order that they have honored me. I do not participate in awards anymore; however, this is my way of thanking blogs that I follow for introducing me to their readers. I really appreciate the WordPress Family – all of you !

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Thank you, to all of you, for your visits, likes, comments, and follows. I don’t get around to visit everyone as often as I’d like to, but if you know I’d love a particular post of yours – be sure to bring it to my attention.

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A special thank you to my kind and talented husband, Ian, who resuscitated my computer when it got the blue screen of death this week. I now have a clean install and it runs faster than ever! He also repaired my van and did the startup on our sprinkler system for all of our gardens. I appreciate his companionship, prayers, and his desire to help so much!

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Here is the link for my Bible devotional blog:

http://thewordwithwendy.wordpress.com

Tulip Blessings ~ Wendy

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Birds and Blooms Medley

April 26, 2013 at 7:05 am (Christian, nature, photography, poetry, romance)
Tags: Canada, cherry blossoms, Christian, dove image, forget-me-not, garden, Haiku, macro images, nature, Nonet, photography, pictures of flowers, poetry, robin pictures, romance, soaring eagle, Song of Songs 1:15

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Forget-Me-Not

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Forget-me-not

I tell thee true

for all my dreams

encircle you!

Wendy/2013

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My Darling Dove

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Coo, Coo

my darling dove

Come fly with me

today

to heavenly heights

of lasting

love

I plead – I ask – I pray?

We’ll rest

midst blossomed branches

gazing into

each other’s

eyes

And without

a flutter

of a feather

we’ll soar

as blissful groom

and

bride!

Wendy/2013

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How beautiful you are, my darling!

Oh, how beautiful!

Your eyes are doves.

Song of Songs 1:15

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I was called outside by the cooing of a lover for his bride. They were both in our ancient cherry tree. She was hiding behind a branch – but he was pleased to pose!

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Loyal Robin Nonet

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Robins teach us that loyalty rules

They aren’t the bird-brains: Nor the fools…

Some can’t hold a vow as long

Perhaps we should sing songs

and build together

our nest above

persevere

daily

Love!

Wendy/2013

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Every spring and summer I watch as selflessness is displayed among the red-breasted simpletons. Impressive! I know that I need the grace of the One who sees the feathered ones fall… yet there are some relationships that are better not to continue.

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Triumphal Haiku

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Love lightens the load

foster faith with your feathers

rise above trials!

Wendy/2013

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I was taking pictures of flowers in my garden when I looked up to see an always soothing sight…

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Birds & Blooms Blessings ~ Wendy

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You are invited to visit my Bible devotional blog:

http://thewordwithwendy.wordpress.com

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The Charmed Garden

April 19, 2013 at 9:30 am (nature, photography, poetry, romance)
Tags: Canada, Christian, flowers, garden, macro images, nature, outdoors, photography, poetry, romance, spring flower images

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The Charmed Garden

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His pockets were not

lined with gold

A committed man

from youth till old

For gifts he’d fashion

a garden seat

With treasures brought back

from the beach

His lady loved

their garden at home

For in it they would

travel alone

For overseas

was beyond their realm

Yet midst the blooms

was cast a spell

As if in England, Scotland,

or France

The garden’s charms

caused them to dance

As lovers lost

in Paradise

A devoted husband

with his gentle wife.

Wendy/2013

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It’s not where you are in life that counts as much as who you’re with.

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Garden Charm Blessings ~ Wendy

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May your fountain be blessed,

and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.

Proverbs 5:18

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I invite you to visit my once a week Bible devotional blog:

http://thewordwithwendy.wordpress.com

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Seaside Poetry

April 12, 2013 at 7:59 am (Christian, nature, photography, poetry)
Tags: beach, Canada, Christian, Elfje, Haiku, nature, photography, poetry, shoreline art

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An Artist’s Heart

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Momentary masterpiece

by the sea

displayed on gallery of sand -

outside

formed uniquely

with nature’s mixed medium

Soon washed away

with the incoming

tide

I capture today’s creation

in a frame

One-of-a-kind

never to be

repeated

an intricate work of art

What joy!

God’s portfolio can never be

depleted

for He has an Artist’s

heart!

Wendy/2013

I’ve always been fascinated by the various types and colors of seaweed I find at the beach.

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Seaside Elfje

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Feather

so soft

flutter in breeze

sail over salty sea

Soar!

Wendy/2013

We were born and raised in a semi-arid climate hours away from the sea. When Ian and I moved to the coast – there was no turning back for us…

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Rescued Haiku

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Safely brought ashore

I’ve been rescued from the deep

My faith is not shallow

Wendy/2013

I’ve turned one of my quotes into a haiku. Have you tried to write a haiku? It’s fun! And you can say a lot with just a few words.

I’d like to invite anyone interested in a Bible devotional blog to join me at my other site (once a week):

http://thewordwithwendy.wordpress.com

Blessings from the Sea ~ Wendy

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Bees and Blooms Medley

April 5, 2013 at 8:03 am (Christian, nature, photography, poetry)
Tags: bumblebee picture, Canada, Christian, flowers, garden, Haiku, macro images, nature, Nonet, photography, poetry, spring flowers

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March Nonet

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March delivered daffodil goblets

filled to the brim with sweet nectar

for busy bees to feast on

and gather for the hive

with sharing instincts

that help the whole

comb flourish…

honey

love!

Wendy/2013

I went out to the back woodland garden to photograph flowers and found that I was not alone in my appreciation of the cheerful blooms! This was the most cooperative bumblebee I have ever met…

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Daffodil Dance

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Daffodils dance

under moody spring skies

Delightful rays of sunshine

“March” before our eyes

led by snowdrop splendor

and crowds of crocuses too

side by side grape hyacinths

under a canopy just as blue!

Wendy/2013

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Spring Haiku

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Spring hearth rekindled

I bask in its gentle glow

Vernal Equinox

Wendy/2013

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Daffodil Haiku

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Daffodil delight

commencement of spring gold rush

Happy hour for bees!

Wendy/2013

The following poem was written by my (almost) 13 yr old daughter. We dedicate it to all the mothers who read this blog. She composed it out loud, as I was rushing about the kitchen, just before listening to her piano practice. I love her evening recitals!

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The Busy Bee

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What do I see?

A busy bee

buzzing from flower to flower

never giving herself

a moments rest…

working hour after hour!

Kara/2013

I believe that God must have smiled to himself as He designed spring blooms knowing that they would delight and warm our hearts after winter’s icy cold fingers had been pried off our gardens… much in the same way that Easter’s events pried the grip of sin and death from those who believe and trust in the risen Christ.

I, once again, invite you to join me at my new Bible devotional blog at:

http://thewordwithwendy.wordpress.com

It has one post per week – just as this one now does.

Bees and Blooms Blessings ~ Wendy

PS – What’s blooming in your garden or neighborhood?

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Seaside Medley

March 28, 2013 at 12:06 am (Christian, nature, photography, poetry)
Tags: beach, Canada, Christian, Comox Valley, Kye Bay Beach, nature, outdoors, photography, poetry, sea shells, seagull feather

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Gifts from the Sea

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The tide is out

The beach revealed

I love to comb the sand

in search of shells

who’ve only known

their Creator’s hand

Each treasure here

has washed ashore

from travels far and wide

Positioned now

as gifts to us

unwrapped by moon and tide.

Wendy/2013

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Leisure’s Call

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Featherlight and fancy free

A stroll at the beach

for you and me

We’ve set aside

our cares for the day

while answering leisure’s

call to play!

Wendy/2013

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Far and Wide

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If I were to heap up

every grain of sand

from all the shores that be

You would be the sum of them

leaving only one

that’s me

Why does a God so vast and wise

bother with mere men

when we have spurned

your perfect love

over and over again?

Wendy/2013

Ian and I love how it feels when we visit the beach; it’s like being on vacation. Do you have a place, in nature, that refreshes you?

Seaside Blessings ~ Wendy

Have a wonderful Easter Sunday!

** I will be posting here just once a week now that I have started a new Bible devotional blog that will also be just once a week. If you choose to follow my new blog, too, it will not bring you anymore posts than you were receiving just following greenlightlady. Here is my new blog for all those who want to dig into the Word more or are just plain curious.**

http://thewordwithwendy.wordpress.com

I’d love to see you join me there!

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Spring Fever Medley

March 23, 2013 at 6:59 am (Christian, Christian poetry, photography, poetry)
Tags: acrostic elfje, Canada, Christian, crocuses, floral tapestry, flowers, frost feathers, garden, Haiku, living colors, macro images, nature, pansies, photography, plants, poetry, primrose, spring fever, spring flowers, viola, white flowers

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Pansy Haiku

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Just a pretty face?

Your smile’s the sun in my sky

You light up my life!

Wendy/2013

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Town Crier of Spring

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A crocus in focus

Town crier of spring

I rejoice in your message

Glad tidings you bring

Your voice is vivacious

And loud it doth ring

Now even the robins

have joined you to sing!

Wendy/2013

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Acrostic Elfje

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Plants

Living colors

Art that breathes

New masterpiece each morning

Tapestry

Wendy/2013

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Acrostic Elfje

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Light

In spring

Glows in gardens

Helping buds to burst

Today!

Wendy/2013

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Haiku

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Frosty feathers fall

on springtime territory -

Trespassing again!

Wendy/2013

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Acrostic Elfje

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Frost

Redresses flora

On the path

Spring will soon walk

Trespasser!

Wendy/2013

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All Aboard!

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Spring

Puts

Reminders

In my heart…

Next stop:

Garden of Eden – restored!

Wendy/2013

Some of you may have noticed I have not been hanging out in the blog world quite as much – I have spring fever and I’ve begun planting seeds, pulling weeds, and other good garden deeds! Oh, yippee, I love spring! I do hope you are all enjoying the extra sunshine as it spotlights the floral tapestry or fills you with hope that soon the buds will be blooming in your neighborhood too.

Blooming Blessings ~ Wendy

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Solitude Harbor

March 20, 2013 at 9:12 am (Christian poetry, nature, photography, poetry)
Tags: Canada, Christian, Comox Glacier, harbor of solitude, nature, outdoors, photography, poetry, sailboat images, solitude

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Solitude Harbor

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I’m anchored at dock once again

with a battered boom askew

May your Spirit’s breath fill this slackened jib

with your wisdom and power – anew

Forgive me for such arrogance

and a foolish sailor’s pride

to vainly face huge swells at sea

with no Captain by my side

I invite You to hold the helm

and watch o’er starboard and port

I’ll submit as devoted deckhand

and each moment to You report

Ship’s keel now submerged in Truth

I trim the sheets – not alone

We’ll leave this harbor of solitude

setting sail through the passage Home.

Wendy/2013

Navigating life’s waters requires an able-bodied crew with a Captain who not only can sail by the stars – but made them too!

Billowing Sail Blessings ~ Wendy

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