Far beyond her prime, no longer fresh and alive with the new green of springtime
Gone are the days where she danced, dressed in vibrant colors under a hot summer sun
and the rich hues she once wore in celebration of autumn’s splendor have now paled
But even in the winter of her life, as she lingers in the dim lighting of dappled shadows, she is still lovely
And on the gentle breeze she serenades us with quiet whispers
of her faded beauty.
© Julie Rehnelt 2015
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✿~Peace & Love~✿
The photo & words are both beautiful. Love the colors in the photo. I’m always thinking of colors for quilts & for decor! ha!
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Thanks so much, Daisy! I love the colors as well, would make a beautiful combination for a quilt! 🙂
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Beautiful image… very nice lighting 🙂
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Thank you, Sreejith! 🙂
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Wonderful shot and words.
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Thanks Ladyfi! 🙂
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Oh my goodness that photo is absolutely gorgeous!!! The colors are just amazing!!!! ❤
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Thanks Trini, I’m glad you liked it! 🙂
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I ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ it!!!!!!!
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beautiful Julie, I would love to reblog this ❤ are you ok with that?
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Thanks so much Neha, I’m so glad you liked it! Yes, I am okay with that, and thank you! 🙂
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Lovely words and photo Julie … may we all have such delicacy and grace as we age!
Or not 😉
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Thanks so much Val! x I almost added that exact thing to the end of this post! 🙂
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Its great being in synch 🙂
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It is ~ especially with you! 🙂 ❤
As you probably already know… many of my poems have metaphorical meanings behind them, even if I don't happen to say so. 😉
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Its our inner wisdom leaking … 😉
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Reblogged this on forgottenmeadows and commented:
I have been following Julie since the beginning of my journey here…her beautiful posts always make me smile. Do check her out her blog 🙂
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Thank you so much for the reblog, Neha! ❤
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You’re most welcome my friend, thank you for sharing!
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Delicate and lovely – subtle, graceful beauty. 🙂
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Thank you, Eliza! 🙂
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This is beautiful Jewels.
🙂
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Thanks so much, Stacilys! 🙂
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😊
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These are as pretty fresh as they are dried. Beautiful capture, Julie.
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I agree. Thanks so much, Lois! 🙂
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Loved the contrast against the snow. Hydrangeas are my favorites!
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Very apt verse well written
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Thank you, Derrick 🙂
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Your prose with your photo are just beautiful, Julie. Perfecty matched. Love, Amy
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Thank you so much, Amy! ❤
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You are so very welcome, my friend!
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As I read the words, I somehow knew the photo would be of a hydrangea. Maybe because I’ve been enjoying the faded beauty of their blooms this week. Great job on the photo and the poem – I love both! Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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They really are such beauties all year round! 🙂 Thanks so much Trisha, I’m so glad you liked them! Wishing you a wonderful weekend as well my friend, hope you’re doing alright over there, sending hugs and loves… ❤
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Bravo!! This is such an exquisite piece, Julie. So beautifully written and moving tribute to the “faded beauty”.
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Thank you so much Noora, I really appreciate that – especially coming from you, being such a beautiful writer. ❤
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Jus beautiful!
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Thank you! 🙂
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