The forest seems asleep
deep under blankets of mist
enlisted by frost.
Entrusted with finding her spark
we embark on the search,
lurch for the higher ground
beyond the sun’s hiding place.
Faced with our gaze she wakes
and bathes the glen in amber.
© Xenia Tran
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in windows photo editor.
Camera: Lumix Panasonic FZ38, setting: iA and Outdoor Action.
In response to dVerse Poets Pub Quadrille #19 Spark
Daily Prompt: Transformation
fpj photo challenge: Nature’s Beauty
Whippet Wisdom - a Highland Journey 
We call that “spark” a “sun break” here in WA state. Lovely 44; smile.
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What a lovely expression Glenn, I had not heard that before! Thank you for stopping by and smiles from the frosty Highlands! :o)
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The way the sounds blend and turn in here is just wonderful. And that last stanza? Perfection.
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Thank you so much for your kind words De and for giving us such a wonderful prompt to work with! Much love to you xxx
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I specially admire the ending with:
Faced with our gaze she wakes
and bathes the glen in amber.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Grace :o)
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Very enjoyable Quadrille, I have never written one, but have just joined dVerse, will have a go at writing one.
Blessings.
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Thank you Elsie and welcome to dVerse! It is a lot of fun and I look forward to reading your Quadrille! Blessings :o) xxx
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Absolute delight. Bathing the glen in amber–love that image.
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Thank you so much Victoria, blessings to you :o)
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Lovely post, elegantly constructed and wonderful imagery : ) xxx
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Thank you so much for your kind words Samantha and blessings to you all :o) xxx
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Thank you, you too : )xxx
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Thank you ☺ xxx
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In Florida the sun is always here except when it rains, which is often during the summer, clear skies the rest of the year.
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I have grown to love the different skies here and the atmosphere of the morning mist. Every season brings its magic ☺
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Great imagery in this poem. 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind words ☺
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beyond the sun’s hiding place…. that is a place I’d love to go to!
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It is a mythical and magical place ☺
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A scene of tranquility with or without the sun. Love the internal rhyme, Xenia.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Mish ☺
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I can’t choose a favorite line, I love them all. Beautiful piece, Xenia. ❤
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Thank you so much Maria 💜
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My pleasure, Xenia. ❤️
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How beautiful…both words and photos ❤ Have a wonderful day, much love xxx
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Thank you Cathy, you too!☺ Much love to you and Finn 💖🐾🐾
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This is wonderful… the colors are slowly fading here now… but I guess that’s what November means.
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Thank you for your kind words. The colours were slow to appear this year and are getting more vibrant still. November will be here soon with the strong winds that take all the leaves with them.
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A thought provoking poem Xenia and stunning images to share the moment captured in the lines.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Denis ☺
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Beautiful, lovely flow
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Thank you Bella, have a blessed day 💖
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You too Xenia
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Thank you Bella 💖
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bathes the glen in amber… sigh.. beautiful!! ❤️
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Thank you kindly Sanaa :o)
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I love the opening lines and the sounds created in ‘mist enlisted by frost’ – I can hear it moistly glistening! I also love the idea of the sun hiding. But that final line just leaps out at me: ‘bathes the glen in amber’ – I want to be there!
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Thank you for your kind words Kim, it was so beautiful when the colours appeared through the morning mist :o)
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I like that first photo, such a sharp image, and catches details in the shadows as well as light. I had the lumix fz28 until I fell off a rock on it. It was a great camera, and the fz38 seems to be in the same class.
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Thank you so much for your kind words and so sorry to hear you fell off a rock! I have had this camera for six years now and it is so versatile and easy to use.
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How fantastic! I love the reflections on the water!
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Thank you Michelle! :o)
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I’m right there, with cold toes, worshipping that glancing shaft of sunlight. Very atmospheric.
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Thank you Sarah, there is something so pure about these frosty morning in autumn. :o)
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I’ve always wanted to visit the Highlands…and this makes me want to even more! Someday!
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Thank you Bryan. Wrap up real warm if you are coming at this time of the year :o)
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I’m in Canada, so am somewhat familiar with cold 🙂
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That will be a great help! :o)
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I liked the idea of going in search of the that spark.
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Thank you Frank :o)
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Your autumn hills are beautiful…you found their spark. I like the feeling of quest and discovery in your poem.
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Thank you Janice, we enjoy the spirit of a quest when we are walking and hiking. Every day it looks different and the light or absence of light guides us to new discoveries. Thank you for visiting and we wish you a wonderful day :o)
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Call of the wild..
distant glimmer in eYes
of domesticated dogs.. cats..
humans inside.. Nature sings
Song of God sAMe calls to uS
to SpArk
tHe
iNner dreAM..
iF WiLD and Free..:)
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Thank you :o)
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Thank
You.. my friend..:)
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☺🐾🐾
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This is absolutely lovely from beginning to end. I especially like the phrase “blankets of mist / enlisted by frost” with its subtle internal rhyme.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Linda :o)
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Stunning, both in words and images. Truly lovely Xenia.
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Thank you so much Miriam! Blessings to you all xxx
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How delightfully the poem and its subjects move to that lovely conclusion.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Rosemary ☺🍁🍂
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Thank you, Xenia! Wow, that second photo is truly stunning. 🙂
Many blessings your way ❤
Debbie
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Thank you for your kind words Debbie and many blessings to you too 💖
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