March 4, 2013 by greatpoetrymhf

66,666 Total views on a totally snowed in day

Popcorn snow pattern

Upon awakening,

the screens of my window were covered with snow.

I had not seen this pattern of the wind

and snow in all the time I have lived here.

I wrote for a while.

I came to my blog…..there were 66,666 total hits.

I put the pattern on the window together

with the reblogs, contributors, guest authors to see

that one word at a time…..or one snowflake at a time….

something beautiful is in my life.

I am sharing the moment with you in gratitude.

May you find the beautiful pattern in your life today.

Thank you for being in my life and helping me see the beautiful world I live in .

More snow in the wind

January 11, 2013 by greatpoetrymhf

Gathering in for the storm….

Homemade bread (Photo credit: beatneko)

Severe Weather Bulletin issued by Environment Canada at 3:37 PM MST Thursday 10 January 2013. ——————————————————————— Watches/warnings in effect for southern Alberta… Snowfall warning for: Medicine Hat – Bow Island – Suffield Cypress Hills Provincial Park – Foremost Lethbridge – Taber – Milk River Cardston – Fort Macleod – Magrath crowsnest pass – Pincher creek – Waterton lakes Nat. Park. Heavy snowfall and localized blowing snow tonight.——————————————————————— ==Discussion== an intense low pressure system moving through Montana has spread heavy snowfall into southern Alberta today. Gusty north winds continue to reduce visibility in blowing snow in some areas. The gusty winds will diminish this evening. 5 to 13 centimetres of snow has fallen this afternoon through most of southern Alberta. An additional 10 centimetres can be expected in the eastern portions overnight, with only 5 to 10 centimetres expected west of lethbridge to the foothills. The heaviest snowfall is expected to be near the Cypress hills and closer to the Saskatchewan border. The snow is expected to taper off Friday morning.

The blizzard comes on “sneaky feet”,

with wind snow, ice, and sleet.

One more last run to gather in,

all the ingredients for the bin.

Shoveling the walk does not last,

we have to wait till the storm is past.

The freezer now full with filling meals, …

safe and warm is how it feels.

Now to cozy up the house with wondrous smells,

I am making bread so “all will be well”.

Calgary weather watch upgraded to snowfall warning for Thursday, Friday (calgaryherald.com)
City declares Friday parking ban to clear 15-cm blanket of snow (calgaryherald.com)
Snowfall warnings blanket southern Alberta (cbc.ca)
Gallery: Southern Alberta braces for snowy blast. Did you take a photo? (calgaryherald.com)

November 11, 2012 by greatpoetrymhf

Rainbows making happy tracks in many snows

Today the storm has been clearing.

Now the snow is endearing.

The shovels come out

while the children play

The rainbows forming

in the snow drifts way.

The snow forts are built.

The world is in a happy tilt.

Shouts of laughter

are delightful goodness knows

While rainbows are making

happy tracks in many snows.

Snow Fort (Photo credit: DeaPeaJay)

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November 10, 2012 by greatpoetrymhf

The fire within dedicated to abichica

Prairie grass in the snow (Photo credit: smithco)

: Taken in Megeve, France (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The thickness of the snow shows me the lightness of Soul.

I recall many miles trekking

through the snow and ice to feed the livestock.

Bundled up against the -40 degree weather (in Northern Alberta, Canada)

I was so heavily clothed I could barely walk.

I loved the animals. I fed them. Sang to them and gave them love.

Marching back to the cabin

(with the fresh chop in the five gallon pails

to heat in the dugout water on the wood cook stove)

I welcomed the fire within.

Now, that I am all citified,

I watch the pretty snowflakes

as they fall around the cars, the yard and the trees.

Welcomed by the fire within.

(I smile as it has been snowing for two days

and shows no signs of stopping.)

This is the time of the deep inner work of spirit.

This is the winter time.

A time for the cleansing

and listening to roaring of the holy fire within.

I turn to the inner as I pull the blanket

over my lap and sing in my “ rockin-rocking chair“.

Welcomed by the fire within.

Fireplace (Photo credit: tkw954)

Heavy snowfall warning issued for City of Calgary (cbc.ca)
Snowfall brings out the worst in me (michaelmcmullen.wordpress.com)
City to enforce snow parking ban after Remembrance Day ceremonies (calgaryherald.com)
More snow to come for Calgary (cbc.ca)

October 24, 2012 by greatpoetrymhf

The snow came…..upon the lawn

Snow covered mountains in Ghazni, Afghanistan. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Driving over snow covered mountain pass (Photo credit: The U.S. Army)

Trees in foreground, snow covered mountain in background, “Long’s Peak from North, Rocky Mountain National Park,” Colorado. (Photo credit: The U.S. National Archives)

View of plateau, snow covered mountain in background, “Long’s Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park,” Colorado. (Photo credit: The U.S. National Archives)

I was as excited as a wee child….the snow had come.

Giant marshmallow drifts upon the lawn.

I was ready.

I enjoy the solitude that winter brings.

It heightens the serenity

the peace of mind

Valley, snow covered mountains in background, “In Glacier National Park,” Montana. (Photo credit: The U.S. National Archives)

It makes my heart sing.

I love living in a Northern clime….

It brings out the adventurous spirit

in this heart of mine.

Cold snap dumps a hefty heap of winter (theprovince.com)
Calif’s first storm of season drops 2 feet of snow (sfgate.com)

March 16, 2012 by greatpoetrymhf

Gentle giants dance within the mountains

it is cold down here on earth (Photo credit: timojazz)

Image via Wikipedia

Image via Wikipedia

In the fresh powdery snow

the children climbed up the hill with their sleds.

The young mother`s dropped

their cares of the day

made snow angels with their angels.

The old woman fell into the snow,

making a snow angel

surrendered all of her life to the wind.

Finding gentle giants

who were dancing

within the mountains

Now were dancing

within her very being

as she made snow angels

with all of Mother Nature.

The old crone lingered in the powder and arose renewed.

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Colorado: Time for a snow dance! (summitcountyvoice.com)
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Snowless sled: Summer downhilling for brave souls (gizmag.com)
Weather Win for March Break (wistfullywandering.wordpress.com)

February 7, 2012 by greatpoetrymhf

Shelter after the snow

Pelican Nebula (Narrowband) (Photo credit: DJMcCrady)

: Image via Wikipedia

North America and Pelican Nebulae (narrowband) (Photo credit: DJMcCrady)

I fail

fall deeper

into the snows

of the divine discontent.

I surrender

give up.

My spirit struggles

in its desire

to know more,

to be more,

to serve more,

to love more.

I surrender

to the warmth

of the snow.

I struggle

no more.

The snow falls

deeper

and deeper

into me

around me

through me

until

I arrive

into the complete

utter

void

I am now

in the shelter

of your love.

I am home.

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February 4, 2012 by greatpoetrymhf

Clearing and keeping the way clear……

Image via Wikipedia

Image via Wikipedia

: Image via Wikipedia

Clearing my mind

as I write down my dream.

Clearing my cupboards

as un-clutter scheme.

Clearing the garbage

out of my life

Making the way

through the long winters night.

Clearing my pathway

as I go through my day

Taking a moment to give thanks

to he who teaches

the narrow way.

Clearing my thoughts

as I do the dishes.

Clearing my home

to make way for the wishes

Clearing out fear

to make way for the faith

Clearing out hate

to meet love at the gate

Clearing out debts

as I make my way

Clearing the path

as I contemplate today.

Nothing between this Soul and the Master

Nothing between my ears so it seems

Nothing between my life and my dreaming

Keep the way clear

Let Nothing between.

Nothing between the chela and Mahanta

Nothing between my ears so it seems

Nothing between my life and my dreaming

Keep the way clear

Let Nothing between.

Nothing between Soul and the SUGMAD

Nothing between my ears so it seems

Nothing between my life and my dreaming

Keep the way clear

Let Nothing between.