"As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame; / [ . . . ] Each mortal thing does one thing and the same: / Deals out that being indoors each one dwells; / Selves -- goes itself; 'myself' it speaks and spells, / Crying 'What I do is me; for that I came'." --Gerard Manley Hopkins

24 November 2015

More Gems of Joy

Yesterday, driving home from work as my Thanksgiving break began, I came up to the long curve on the old ferry road and there she was, Phoebe hanging in the afternoon blue sky, nearly full, so lovely I almost drove into the ditch drinking it in.  She's been missing lately, my muse, and I've been feeling it.  Grey skies and more grey skies, and even looking for the beauty in cloud formations and acknowledging the need for bountiful rain had pretty much worn thin.  We've all been longing for sun, and at last Apollos shone out and skies cleared and there Phoebe was, too, celebrating with us.  And just now, alerted by my husband, I opened the garage door and there she was again, very close to the full now, in the darkness of the star-kissed night, a glowing crystal to lift the heart and soul.  Thank you, Lord, for gems of joy and days of rest.

5 comments:

Thomas D said...

I, too, delighted in tonight's November moon, blessing the chill of my happy New England suburb. So full (almost!), so candid: such a delight. Gratitude.

LuCindy said...

The things most beautiful and refreshing to our spirits are often the most simple. This post is a lovely reminder.

Beth Impson said...

Tom and LuCindy, thanks much for visiting and commenting!

Lydia McGrew said...

Thank you! I love the moon as well, esp. the thin sickle of the new moon.

Beth Impson said...

Thanks, Lydia! Yes, that tiny crescent is so elegant and hopeful.

Followers