Keeper of Sacred Memory

Frost and sun mingled on the edges of autumn’s jewels, luring my attention briefly until an open heart fluttered toward earth disguised as a golden leaf.

Mine released the fist it had become through ongoing days of worry, finger-petals unfolding to reveal the blossoming inner smile of soul recognizing sister as though greeting a beloved not seen in many years. Gently I lifted her up from her perch on frail, dying weeds where she’d fallen, heaven sent.

Like a doll I posed her in several settings, searching for perfect light. My hands raw from the icy air, I continued photographing this blessed visitor, admiring her beauty, adoring her mysterious, impeccably timed appearance, on a morning I’d been feeling heavy and tight.

She reclined on the first crystallized grass of the season, still emerald, laced through a patch of early snow. Though her life was fading, as one would expect given the chill and date, I could not bear to leave her freezing, decaying in the wild world, forgotten. 

Coming in from the cold, I laid her lovingly between the pages of time in a Tanach, keeper of sacred memory.

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*A Tanach is a book containing the wisdom of Torah (the Five Books of Moses), the writings of the Prophets, and other sacred Jewish texts. In mystical terms, it maps the collective consciousness of our ancestors and progeny throughout time. 

These photos were taken after the first taste of snow in October, a few days before the huge storm that left us without electricity for five days. There is much going on at home so I will be online only intermittently. It warms my heart immeasurably when you leave comments. I feel so deeply loved in this world, I hope that my photos and writings remind you that you too are loved, and surrounded by blessings.

To read a recent poem I wrote about gratitude and blessings please visit Buddha Chick Life, where you'll find articles and poetry from several wise women.  I hope you will take some time to enjoy the offerings there.

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