We explored the gardens of each other’s lives and learned that we’re both inspired by our natural surroundings. We have a commonality in our love of nature so what better way to bring you into our worlds then to take a stroll in them?
We’ve presented pictures from one another’s gardens and three line responses to the photography that inspired us. These are not necessarily haiku, as they do not follow a syllabic count and form, but rather a way to honor, in brevity, the beauty and breath of nature.
Enjoy the walk in words and images!!
Copyright © Kim Nelson
Rows of quills and spires
hold plumes of indigo glow
deep green sanctuary.
Copyright © Kim Nelson
Golden breath of inspiration,
brilliant white face of feathered layers;
violet mane of flowered dragon entices.
~Hannah Gosselin
Copyright © Kim Nelson
Soft gray in the shadows of terra-cotta orange
we pause and care for our creative selves
breathing fully of the sky-climbing lavender.
~Hannah Gosselin
Creatures connected
Lined-shadowed-complex
Leaves, trees, people, bees
It’s all there, as it should be.
The fresh and the rot
Life. Cycles. Perfect.
~Kim Nelson
Wild rose surrounded by green
Ideal example
Of beauty in being unique
Ideal example
Of beauty in being unique
~Kim Nelson
Thank you for joining us in this colorful creative space. ♥
What a beautiful combination of image and verse. It is so nice to see what inspired both of you!
ReplyDeleteA brilliant collage!
ReplyDeleteNice morning drink of words and images enjoyed on the threshold of day...thanks ~ peaceful day ~
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ReplyDeleteI find such repose in a garden environment. Thank you for sharing yours with us today. I think the idea of exchanging photos and poems was very creative shows that you ladies have both talents in spades.
ReplyDeleteI think that cactus flower is one of the most beautiful things I've seen, and I love how Hannah described it as a flowered dragon.
Quite the lovely garden walk ....
ReplyDeleteThank you ALL so much for being here and enjoying this offering! ♥
ReplyDeleteLovely work, ladies!
ReplyDeletejust beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLovely pairing of thoughts and words. I especially like Hannah's cactus one!
ReplyDeleteWow, you two certainly have this in common. Without the by-lines, I'd never have known who took which photo or who wrote what poem.
ReplyDeleteA lovely collaboration.
K
Love the pictures in your gardens ladies ~ The accompanying words on nature are soothing to read & perfect ~ Thank you for sharing your words with us ~
ReplyDeleteThe images certainly are inspirational! Lovely verses from you two lovely ladies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea for a collaboration. I love how you each wrote to the others' photos. The garden shots are all beautiful and I love all of the poems they inspired. What a breath of fresh air this was, a walk through your gardens. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreen and lavender, root and grow, bring individual strengths to the Garden paths. As do you. Quite a blend of your real gardens, word gardens and the Imaginary Garden.
ReplyDeleteYikes thee perfect storm of artists, you ladies put it out there visually and and then made our senses tingle with those powerful shorties. Super creative collar...loved it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlorious! How lovely to share photos and your words~ I love how you both brought the green magic to life!!
ReplyDeleteI love your imaginary garden~
Thank you everyone!! It's such a gift to find all of your lovely words of encouragement here!! We appreciate each one!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet garden tour! The words blend so well in this nature delight! :)
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