Love this visual, and the dual play with “leaves” and all the associations called up by “Emerson.” Loading… Reply
How perfect is the picture and the words for Emerson as inspiration! So much in so few words. Simply gorgeous. Loading… Reply
Thanks very much. So glad you liked it. And so happy to find another Emerson/Thoreau person! Loading… Reply
I was really big into them in the 7th grade and learned so much. I still enjoy a good read from them. Loading…
To describe nature as a lover is human’s highest prize.. and to be in love with nature like a lover is to never be alone..:) Loading… Reply
I love how you capture the moments of reading Emerson.. So few words and yet I can see you sitting there reading, Loading… Reply
It always amazes me how much can be implied in just a few short verses – Emerson and nature, a person on a hill discovering a new world – perfect little vignette! Loading… Reply
This matched the prompt perfectly. I could see that image so clearly and the coming home to Emerson. Well done! Loading… Reply
31 responses to “Day 26”
Love this visual, and the dual play with “leaves” and all the associations called up by “Emerson.”
Thanks. Emerson blew my mind 30 (?!) years ago. I am just now seeing how thoroughly.
How perfect is the picture and the words for Emerson as inspiration! So much in so few words. Simply gorgeous.
Thanks very much. So glad you liked it. And so happy to find another Emerson/Thoreau person!
I was really big into them in the 7th grade and learned so much. I still enjoy a good read from them.
You were way ahead of me!!
I think I was born reading and then my family were huge and eclectic readers. So…
Gorgeously written!
Awwwww. That is really kind of you. Thanks.
I feel Emerson strongly in your words.
So kind of you to say so. Thanks.
You created an atmosphere through your words.
Thank you. So glad you liked it b
You accomplished a lot with few words, kudos for your take on the prompt.
Thanks very much. Appreciate your encouragement.
you said quite a lot in just a short vignette… nice
Thanks very much!
Love that last line and the emotions that you evoke throughout this piece.
Thanks very much. Lots of rewrites on that last line, so thanks for saying that.
To describe nature as a lover is human’s highest prize..
and to be in love with nature like a lover is to
never be alone..:)
Wow. Well said!
I love how you capture the moments of reading Emerson.. So few words and yet I can see you sitting there reading,
Thanks so much
It always amazes me how much can be implied in just a few short verses – Emerson and nature, a person on a hill discovering a new world – perfect little vignette!
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Cleverly done – reads as a classic
Thank you. So glad you liked it.
This matched the prompt perfectly. I could see that image so clearly and the coming home to Emerson. Well done!
Thank you so much. Appreciate the encouragement.
A flowing and vivid tribute. Beautiful.
Thank you. Very kind of you to say that.