Category Archives: Celtic
Magical Skye Again
We visited the South West of Skye, and in the magical Glen Brittle, encircled in the black jagged rocks of the Coullins, we found a stone pyramid. Spilling from its base ice cold water tumbled over waterfalls and poured into … Continue reading
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Tagged Celtic, elemental, Glen Brittle, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, scotland, travel
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The Suns Passage
Do you know the tale Of the passage of the sun Far below our feet each night Through the cold and dark of space? Or perhaps you know the tale Of the white horned deer Who steals the sun away … Continue reading
Posted in Celtic, elemental, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, verse
Tagged Celtic, DPchallenge, magic, mythology, nature, photography, poetry, sun, verse, winter
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Pool of Earth
Between the tangled limbs of old trees Far down the known familiar path We stumbled through shadows And fell into light Pulled on by the spirits Dark pools of delight. The shadows we saw Reflected our faces With tooth nail … Continue reading
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Tagged druid, earth, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, Reflections, spiritual, verse
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Golden Treasure
Deep in the ancient Hazel woods, lies a dark pool of water, fringed with golden tassels. Swaying slightly in the soft winter air, they glow brightly against the deep blue waters below. Hidden beneath the surface of the water the … Continue reading
Posted in ancient history, Celtic, elemental, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge
Tagged Celtic, hazel catkins, mindfulness, mythology, nature, photography, postaday, spiritual, spring, trees
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Object of Mystery
Scattered all across the British landscape are stone objects, wreathed in the swirling mists of the Bronze Age, or perhaps even the Stone Age. 4,000 to 6,000 years ago our ancestors raised these huge blocks of rock at sites which … Continue reading
Oak Kings and Dragons
Deep in the winter forest, the oak kings wrestle limb to wooden limb. Their wooden fingers clatter in the bitter ice wind, struggling to find holds, even as their sap blood seeps away into the dark earth. Pulling and tugging … Continue reading
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Tagged Celtic, Haiku, myths, nature, Oak King, photography, poetry, spiritual, wood
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Silver Spirals
Lying on the shores of all the worlds oceans are sparkling silver spirals. Made from the dust of stars they speak an eternal truth. From the centre of the spiral life pours outwards in ever widening circles. An ancient symbol … Continue reading
Posted in Celtic, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge
Tagged Celtic, mindfulness, mysteries, nature, photography, postaday, spirals, spiritual, symbols
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The Well of Urd
Touched by Urd’s water, Suns white light pours from her core Fates unfolding song. And inspired by Laura’s comment (see below) here’s a second haiku Rising Phoenix like From the wells sacred waters Singing our fates song.
Posted in Celtic, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, unconscious, verse
Tagged Haiku, mindfulness, myth, nature, Norse, photography, poetry, spiritual, swan, Urds Well
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Black Linn Falls (1)
Rush and foam of falls, Gouging deep to winters heart. Dry golden leaves watch.
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Tagged Autumn, DP Challenge, Haiku, landscape, mindfulness, nature, photography, scotland, verse, waterfall
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