A lone robin turns toward the sun,
catching the last rays of light on its ruby-red breast.
When darkness grows around you it is important
catching the last rays of light on its ruby-red breast.
When darkness grows around you it is important
to hang on to the smallest glimmer of light.
Those around you may give up,
turn their backs,
lose hope.
But if you remain,
undeterred,
the light will grow.
"In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe
and enough shadows to blind those who don't."
~ Blaise Pascal ~
Funny days of fall,
when nests appear to grow wings,
ready to take flight :)
That nest does look as if it is set to go off into orbit. Lovely words and photos, do you know what kind of bird it is? The last photo appears to have buds on the trees - a harbinger of spring may be?
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosemary, I have updated the post to identify the bird as a robin. They usually leave by this time, but as our winters become milder, some are choosing to tough it out :)
DeleteWelcome Roemary!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote Blaise Pascal. I love it.
And the photos are fantastic as usual.
Are these birds are bullfinches?
I send greetings.
I'm glad you like the quote Lucia :) The birds are robins.
DeleteHello Rosemary,
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Greetings,
Willy
Thank you Willy! I have gone back to re-read your last post and it is working beautifully :)
DeleteThe pictures are so beautiful! 2 and 3 are my favorite :-)
ReplyDeletehave a nice evening,
Dany
Thank you Dany :)
DeleteGorgeous pictures and lovely words by Blaise Pascal, who wasn't only a famous scientist but also a theologist and philosopher, things that went perfectly together in the era he lived in.
ReplyDeleteIf you just look, you see the most unimagineable things like the winged nest, don't you? Thanks for sharing!
Bye,
Marian
Thank you Marian, I always feel like a student explorer on my walks. You never know what nature is going to choose to teach you or show you :)
DeleteWonderful post, Rosemary - great words of encouragement well-illustrated with your photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rick, hope you're having a wonderful week!
DeleteBeautiful pictures Rosemary, in the Netherlands the robin is very different.
ReplyDeleteThis looks more like a Turdus iliacus.
Have a nice day.
Hello Irma, in the spring I find the robin's colouring more intense, black head and bright red breast, especially the males. I believe this is a subspecies called Turdus migratorius.
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DeleteLovely photos, gorgeous light!
ReplyDeleteThe "nest taking off" is quite strange indeed!! LOL!
Cheers Rosemary!
When everything is stripped bare for the winter, we are left to use our imaginations to keep things interesting :)
DeleteRosemary, the words of poem go well with your pictures. I love the pictures, the trunk and branches look wonderful on the blue sky.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nadezda, the bare branches against the sky always look amazing to me.
DeleteCongrats Rosemary!... for the photos and for the wise words! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Leo :)
DeleteLovely poem, first time hearing of Pascal.
ReplyDeleteAnd you fits them well with your great shots!
By the way, where do Robins go during winter?
They don't have the ability to fly to my country..
I thought that winged nest is awesome!! :)
Hello Ash, I believe the robins go toward Mexico, smart birds :) I wonder where the winged nest is going...
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Thank you, have yourself a wonderful weekend :)
DeleteLove our Robins. They hide so well in the shade. We are starting to see them here again and it's exciting to watch them eat berries and visit our gardens.
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