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if i could use one word to describe my life SERENDIPITY seems to fit the space... i stumbled upon my husband during a time i shouldn't have and my story goes on from there... constantly falling or stumbling upon remarkable gifts and people who bring fortune to our lives... when we fall we learn and strive toward the next step.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

who cares~





please do listen

it really is

~the sweetest gift~




dec. 23

sometimes just sometimes

i do wonder what my neighbors are thinking of me


i had set my alarm to see the eclipse
woke and well clouds were all to be seen in our sky


so back to bed we all went

morning came
remember i am one who wakes oh so early
i started our coffee
and happened to see luna across the street
in all her glory


now as you've also come to know
i am who can hardly resist a moment
especially one like this
to be with my camera
and go away with myself


in the wee early hours of yesterday morn
i walked outside
and stood beneath her light

all was silent
all was calm


i could not have asked for a more peaceful moment


i began snapping my pictures
becoming lost
moved by her beauty


time had come to a stand
and there seemed within me
 that nothing more mattered


until i hear a door open

seems my flash raised some concern

my name is called
and my neighbor yells across the street

her: "what are you doing this early in the morning"

me: "oh just taking pictures of the moon"

she just stood there looking across the street at me
and then turns her back and says

her: "uh... ok"


as i stood there
in the deep dark of the day
i laughed at her dismay

turned my head back up to the sky
and all in a moments time
the clouds came rolling back in

so this day
i say let loose with your muse
footloose and fancy free

who cares if
no one else understands
but you
hehehe



24 comments:

Jane said...

Oh my goodness...what gorgeous shots of the moon. Who care what the neighbors think. I would have been out there with you in my odd zebra hat and pj's!!!

Jingle said...

Your photos are GORGEOUS! As for what you neighbors think...who cares! I take pictures in random places all the time! LOL!

The StarFire Witch / Bald Girl said...

Screw the neighbors :) Those are beautiful pix. and if I saw you out taking them. I'd join you. Great job :)
Happy Yule to you.

TMCPhoto said...

those are fantastic photographs, the lacy cover of the fir tree is just beautiful.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

I wonder what she THOUGHT you were doing? Hahahaha! Keep expanding your neighbours' horizons, Faerwillow!

Anonymous said...

Oh the responses you could have given.....the list is endless, but you are a classy girl.

I was having a coven meeting on my deck in my old house about 3 years ago and my neighbor (who happened to be awesomely awesome and knew we were having a coven meeting) wondered over to my pretty private deck, poked his head between the plants and said "what the hell are you girls burning?" (we were burning sage). I said "you, if you interrupt us again" and winked. He laughed a devilish little laugh and never bothered our coven meetings again.

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...

This is too funny. I love it. I have another question...did she think that no one else could hear her asking you the question?????????
On Solstice we had our "fake" fire out front and the neighbors who by now just think "what the hell ever with that old bat" had visitors arrive as we were in our circle. Tee hee. They lined up to watch us. It was a little, como se dice....weird and weird. I think they owe us an entertainment fee. Just shows to go you. Keep um guessing.

mxtodis123 said...

Oh, how I am hoping my son got me a camera. He's been hinting that it is something I've wanted for a long time. LOL!!! Truthfully, though, I wouldn't mind just getting a card from him. What is important is that the family is together. A few years ago both boys lived out of state and it was such a lonely holiday.
Mary

Tracy DeLuca said...

Beautiful pictures and matching words.... I do sometimes wonder what our few neighbors think of us as well. But oh well! LOL

Judy said...

Wonderful story...lots of fun with the neighbor and the camera...

AkasaWolfSong said...

Ohmanohmanohmanohman! Those shots are otherworldly Faerwillow! I do so love 'em!

As for the neighbor...Poof! He He He!

I'm glad you got those shots to share and the time you were able to spend with the Old Girl Herself! Wasn't it awesome? I wasn't able to see her here but I could feel that energy nonetheless and am still feeling it. But those intricate moments during the eclipse were just pregnant...everything was on pause!

Day before the Day Before Christmas Blessings Dear One! :)

Aisha @The Bewitching Bibliophile said...

such amazing images, thanks for sharing them, i was upset about the goddess dressing in fluffy white clouds for this once in a millennial event but then she made such an amazing appearance the next night i couldn't be too upset.
thanks for sharing this
bb

mel said...

gorgeous, gorgeous photos!!!!

i'm still giggling about the neighbour...

xo

the wild magnolia said...

Tremendous song, remembering the moment!

Loved the moon shots!

You go girl, always away with yourself, capturing the moon in all her glory.

Blessings!

Julie said...

I too awoke to clouds. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous photos. Holiday blessings.

Sharon Lovejoy said...

These are so wonderful and magical.

Who cares what your neighbor thinks?? You're eccentric and that is GREAT.

Happy holidays to you and yours,

Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/her said...

Yeah - who cares. :)

summertime dreams said...

hiya, I say keep on keeping on!!
Got your pkg yesterday! Thanks so much :) 2 of the gift tags are already adorning holiday prezzies :) Photos are still in the envelope, I think we'll be waiting till the new year to set them free (will require a trip to get frames....) All the best to you and yours this winter, and in the new year! Peace, warmth, and love. Take good care mah bloggy friend :D

Bella Sinclair said...

Hehehehehehe. Your story gave me a good chuckle. It was all worth it, though. Your photos are a beautiful tribute to la luna. She seems to shine as brightly as the sun.

Thank you, dear Faerwillow, for all your beautiful images and words, for all your inspiration and your friendship. I wish you and your family the very best of the holiday season. May it be filled with light and warmth and love and joy.

Jo said...

Such profound serenity has been captured in these awesome photographs! How patiently that orb reflects the shining light of a much larger, grander star when it cannot be seen and all around is dark and still... even when its path is blocked, still it continues that role as a comforting guide throughout the seasons. Such has been your own light, sweet Faer Willow, that you shine out so brightly and consistently... never afraid to be seen to be different, always courageous even when standing alone or when faced with intrigue!
Wishing you many sparkling moments of love, peace and joy with your precious dear ones throughout this season and into 2011.
xxxxxx

Barry said...

FW - beautiful - and sometimes it is OK to have the neighbours wonder about our desire to steep ourselves in wonder. Thanks for the journey this year. May you and your family be filled with rest, restoration and joy. B

Fiona Dempster said...

FW - such lovely photos and such a lovely little moment with your neighbour - perhaps she went away wondering about the wonder in the world and maybe next time will turn and look for herself? You never know how you will touch others lives...and I agree wholeheartedly that not everybody sees the world the way we do! There are many scratching heads moments by others I am sure! Best wishes for a beautiful and peaceful Christmas time together...

Anonymous said...

Ok, Beautiful, gorgeous shots of the moon - I slept right through the eclipse so am very appreciative of this.
And I laughed out loud when I read about your neighbour coming out to see what was up.
You are awesome!!
A very Merry Christmas to you my dear!!
great post!

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Those photos are SO amazing and beautiful! Thank you for sharing - I CARE!!! :) Sometimes I am looked at oddly for things that I do. But so be it! I am me and refuse to be anyone else! Theresa

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