Thank You To All Who Served

Veterans

Just as the flag is tattered and worn

So are many, for an oath was sworn,

To serve a country,

It’s men and women,

Who often forget

The strife

Called life

Of the brave men and women

Who selflessly serve,

Who sacrifice,

Who love,

And lose,

In more ways than one,

Until their job is done,

And freedom has been

Solidified and won,

Not only for themselves

But for you, and for me,

And all who dream.

copyright Robyn Graham

Tattered and Worn

Strife

Golden Glow – The Last of Fall

Despite the the fact that we are nearing the middle of December and Christmas is just around the corner,  I am not quite ready to resign to the fact that Autumn has moved out of my grasp,  and with it, the array of colors that accompanied it this year.  Today I came across a few remaining images of golden yellow leaves that I captured while spending a bit of time shooting in a local cemetery on a dreary day in October.  Before the season is fully withdrawn, I thought I would post them. I hope you find the splendor in them that I did.

Now on to welcoming winter and  Christmas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Give Details of your Gratitude

“Don’t be cool, reserved, judicious about expressing your love and gratitude.  Be effusive.  Give details. Waste it. Where there is the smallest fraction, share it.” – John MacEnulty

Where there is the smallest fraction of gratitude, share it.

Simplicity

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo Da Vinci

No Fanfare, Just the Simplicity of Fall in Reflection

Autumn’s Flowers

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus

Autumn’s Flowers

Leaf

Love

Enhances

Adoration

Forever

copyright Robyn Graham

Leaf

Fall Embrace

“Embrace relational uncertainty. It’s called romance. Embrace spiritual uncertainty. It’s called mystery. Embrace occupational uncertainty. It’s called destiny. Embrace emotional uncertainty. It’s called joy. Embrace intellectual uncertainty. It’s called revelation.” – Mark Batterson

Nature’s Fall Embrace

I am never good about embracing uncertainty.  But, after reading the above quote I am going to work on it. It may not be all bad.

The Journey

As the seasons change,

senses ignite and

emotions sway,

just as leaves rustle

to the tune of the breeze,

as it ever so gently

brings the change of air,

with a chill,

that reminds of the need for warmth,

the warmth,

of the touch,

of the hand,

of the one,

who shares The Journey.

copyright Robyn Graham

The Journey

A Splash of Color

A splash here,

A dash there,

Colors everywhere.

Bright and bold,

Brilliant if the truth be told.

Near and far,

Some Muted,

Some faded,

Some fallen to the ground,

Colors abound,

All around.

copyright Robyn Graham

A Splash Of Color

A Dash of Color

Bold

Old

 

 

Colors Abound