Sunshine breaks through the clouds
after the rain had refreshed and restored
with its patient pitter patter on the window pane.
Fear was vanquished
in just one moment of stillness and calm and quiet contemplation.
We are so small and insignificant compared to nature.
©Alison Jean Hankinson.
This was written for d”Verse quadrille prompt which this week was the word fear. The photo is my own and it was taken this evening as I made the most of a dry spell. I took it for Ellen and was messaging her in NZ throughout my walk. We have all faced fears and uncertainties this year and the only thing I know is that tomorrow will bring new fears and realities and that we must take solace from the moments that are bigger than our fears.
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I am amazed how quickly fear can strike and then leave, leaving us calm again. It is like a storm.
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I like that assessment. We are definitely not masters of the universe. I’m just glad somebody up there is particularly fond of us
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Love seeing another write about vanquishing fear. Lovely poem and picture.
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What a lovely picture. Fear melting away, like dark clouds.
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This is lovely. Everything is brought into perspective.
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Stunning photo! I always look forward to your words, Alison. Patient pitter patter slowed me down just to enjoy the sound. 🙂
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What a lovely thing to say. Thank you very much it means a lot.
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🙂
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…and sometimes we need nature to remind us the sun will come up tomorrow …
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I love that “patient pitter patter.” I can hear it…
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I’m not sure whether it’s us that are so small or everything else that is so big – especially space! 🙂
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Your photo belongs on the cover of a coffee table book–just beautiful. And the poem is so full of meaning and can be read on many levels.
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Aw, I love this! So true how nature can bring an instant calm to even the most anxious moments.
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Ah, the beauty of nature knows no fear.
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a beautiful reminder – it’s not to be taken seriously, this game called ‘life.’
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Eloquently written…nature does help when we need to find peace.
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I remember reading long ago, that the physiological experience of Fear is the same as that of Excitement. It is how we interpret the feeling which makes the difference.
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Fascinating..I think I can understand that.
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Nature is medicine.
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Hi Alison. I noticed you have a visitor in your photo. That green orb. Hmm! Stunning image for fear vanquished in a moment of contemplation. ❤
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Yes I have no idea where it came from. I find them quite often when I am out and about.
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Interesting! Some people believe that these orbs are spirits taking form. Others think it’s a camera illusion. I took a series of photos years ago of a darkening sky. On viewing the next day, one shot had orbs and the next photo a second later of the same spot had none. Very weird!
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Nobody scares us better than nature. The thunder and the lightnings, the storms and the snow. Makes us realize we are not ruling this world not rather living on the mercy of it. Your poem reflect it simply and perfectly!
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