The journal of Kate England
Stars sparkle in the night sky as crickets sing.. Flowers sway, spreading sweet scents, and fireflies flicker like lights. Sunset transforms the sky from orange to dark blue. Daylight dims, welcoming night. The world feels still, with clearer sounds and brighter sights. Memories linger in soft shadows, cherished.
Read MoreThe midsummer light bathes the land in gold, lingering into the night. Shadows lengthen lazily, softened by the sun's gentle glow. Evening brings a peaceful hush, nature's creatures stirring. The warm, heavy air carries floral scents as time briefly freezes in the magical midsummer glow.
Read MoreCherry blossoms hold deep significance as they represent the ephemeral and transformative nature of spring. Fluttering delicately in the warm breeze, their pale pink petals creating a soft carpet on the ground. The air is filled with a symphony of birdsong. Nature's canvas paints a picture of renewal and growth as the season shifts, reminding us of the beauty in every fleeting moment.
Read MoreIn March, as winter reluctantly loosens its grip, the delicate snowdrops timidly emerge from the frosty ground, signalling the arrival of spring. These resilient flowers, with their drooping white petals reminiscent of tiny bells, bravely push through the lingering snow, bringing a promise of new beginnings and hope.
Read MoreThe landscape transforms into a pristine tableau, as if nature itself has hit the reset button.
Read MoreIt’s winter solstice today. The shortest day and the longest night of the year. The hibernal solstice. In ancient times viewed as the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun or a Sun god. Cultures with cyclic calendars tied to the solstice celebrated a "year as reborn" with rituals linked to life-death-rebirth deities and themes of "new beginnings". This year I think many of us are hoping for a fresh start, a clean slate, tabula rasa.
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