The rain-soaked lichen glows so loudly on the boulders under the full moonlight that I swear I can see it pulsing, hear it breathing. I wouldn’t be surprised if it arose from the stone face and began to dance. It’s hours before dawn, and I am wandering around the garden, pausing at the wood’s edge to stare at the fullness of La Luna. Junipurr is in my periphery slinking around like a wild cat, as she tends to do at night when the moon is bright. It’s so balmy warm, after that wicked cold spell, and if everything weren’t soaking wet, I would drop to the ground right now and roll around like an animal in reverie of earth’s glory.
beautiful letter! such a sweet way to get to know a plant in a more casual yet deeply intimate way <3 frogs are big medicine for me as well, and although they are not quite awakened just yet here in the north, I still hear their songs that play around the pond come the summer.
We heard peepers last night during our respite from the bitter bitter cold .. they make me smile as I know winter won’t last forever…. And I did howl at the moon, sparkling like the giant moonstone it is, and the coyotes yipped back before slinking on through the holler… today the cruelty of January is back bringing rain and shivering cold…. But I can hold onto yesterday’s warmth and take confidence that winter is nearly past and spring isn’t far behind….
beautiful letter! such a sweet way to get to know a plant in a more casual yet deeply intimate way <3 frogs are big medicine for me as well, and although they are not quite awakened just yet here in the north, I still hear their songs that play around the pond come the summer.
Thank you, Marija!
We heard peepers last night during our respite from the bitter bitter cold .. they make me smile as I know winter won’t last forever…. And I did howl at the moon, sparkling like the giant moonstone it is, and the coyotes yipped back before slinking on through the holler… today the cruelty of January is back bringing rain and shivering cold…. But I can hold onto yesterday’s warmth and take confidence that winter is nearly past and spring isn’t far behind….
Thank you for these beautiful images, Matty, thank you!