Tag Archives: elemental

Late Summer Flowers

Posted on October 2, 2013 by greenmackenzie

White lashed golden eyes Open thirst driven into ceaseless light Earth turns, flower strains.

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Autumns Colours: Saturated

Posted on September 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This weekend the dogs and I were catching some late summer sun at Craigmiller Castle. I love the low light and the long shadows which autumn brings, along with her fruits and mist. However the mist had all burned off … Continue reading →

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Magpie Hoard

Posted on September 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Paused in suspended earth sky space , Magpie hoarded treasures long to tumble, From the void, returning into life’s wild breath.

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Moods on Sea

Posted on August 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The sea is a beautiful creature, she shifts and changes with the turning light, with the weather, with the moon and with the ocean tides. Never the same from one hour to the next she shows us our true nature. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Chestnuts of Roslin

Posted on August 28, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Deep in the old woods of Roslin Valley there live two very ancient tree ents. In the green shaded light of the summer woods you can make out their limbs and faces, which have grown here for over 400 years. … Continue reading →

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Roslin Waters

Posted on August 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Black waters of forgetfulness Whipped to cream in rocky pools Echoing with ancient tales of the grail. Shrouded in coats of moss Water carved rocks rest eternally Under the hushed gaze of a seer. Past reflections offering answers From the … Continue reading →

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Carefree Release

Posted on August 17, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There are places on this earth where the knots holding reality in place are very loose. You can find them at the edges of things, where two constructs meet and weave, and there’s a path out through this woven space … Continue reading →

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Echoes of Thundering Pool

Posted on August 8, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Here are the rest of the photos I took at Thundering Pool in Northumberland a couple of weeks ago. The light is dim in the shaded hollow, and all the rocks are twisted and wrinkled into faces and shapes from … Continue reading →

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Rose Shadows

Posted on August 6, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Beneath woven rose shadows the fairies wait All delicate blossoms and shimmering laughing light Till the thorns claim blood.

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Walking in Storm Clouds

Posted on August 3, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The warm stillness of the day had gathered in my bones, and I felt the urge to walk it out. I needed space, movement and freshness so I headed for the coast. The sky was filled with patches of white … Continue reading →

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