Happy New Year!

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Ah, world, what lessons you prepare for us,
even in the leafless winter…
I feel my boots trying to leave the ground,
I feel my heart pumping hard…
I want to be light and frolicsome…
and afraid of nothing, as though I had wings.

— Mary Oliver, “Starlings in Winter” in “Owls and Other Fantasies: Poems and Essays”

Notes:

  • Photo: DK, Birds @ Daybreak. Jan 1, 2021. 6:45 to 7am. 30° F, feels like 23° F. Cove Island Park, Stamford CT. More amazing scenes from this morning here and here.
  • Mary Oliver’s poem “Starlings in Winter” was edited. Full poem here @Mindfulbalance.  Thank you Karl for sharing for the Mary Oliver poem and the inspiration.

45 thoughts on “Happy New Year!”

  5. Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
    “Ah, world, what lessons you prepare for us, even in the leafless winter… ” – Mary Oliver, “Starlings in Winter” in “Owls and Other Fantasies: Poems and Essays”. Nothing more needs to be said … it’s a new beginning!!

  9. Happy New Year, David! Beautiful quote and photos; a terrific way to start 2021 with serenity and gratitude. I hope this year brings both to you every day. Cher xoxo

  10. Ahhhh, to be “light and frolicsome “ again….almost seems like a mirage at this point, but embracing hope nonetheless. May you continue to spread your wings in the new year, pal. So enjoying your daily photo safaris. And maybe if we’re lucky, you’ll be joined by a furry friend at some point in 2021. 😋🦮 (hey, a girl can hope…)

  12. Whoa, what gorgeous photo’s you give us today! Even though “red sky in the morning, sailors take warning” may be ominous–how wonderful that beauty comes along with whatever nature shows us. More of a challenge from Mary Oliver: I want to be light and frolicsome…. How distant that can seem. Thank you for venturing out for all of us..no matter what day we may be celebrating–you’re celebrating them all!

  14. THANKS DAVID, AND *Happy New Year to You & Yours…*

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  15. Wonderful start to the new year, David. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
    Lovely joining of photos to poetry… love!

  18. How beautiful post, poetical words of one of my favorite poets, beautiful photographs of one of my beautiful blogger friends… Thank you so much, dear Dave, Happy New Year, Love, nia

  20. Late, with the New Year Greeting…I enjoyed your bright, lovely and freedom soaring sunrise…

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