Tag Archives: beauty

He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not

Posted on October 12, 2018 by maryannniemczura

Your inner strength and beauty made me fall in love with you. Understanding without words, a hug, eager lips. Stolen moments together, no sense of time, we drank in love. Those first minutes engraved such sweet memories. A love that’s … Continue reading →

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What If?

Posted on August 17, 2018 by maryannniemczura

What if there was no music? How would we feel? There would be no delight. The days would be gloomy. The human race clamors for the beauty of music. Words and hymns have powerful sounds and meanings. Music streams beauty … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of December

Posted on December 22, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Softly, quietly, gently falling snowflakes clothe the earth in beauty. Catching them in our gloved hands to gaze at their shapes is part of the fun. Kids lean their heads back with open mouths to catch the snowflakes. Building snowmen … Continue reading →

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Elixir of Life

Posted on November 4, 2016 by maryannniemczura

  Tea for Two Awaiting a turn is not always easy. While I hover and you sip the nectar, I’ll hum my favorite tune. Life is full of surprises. While the sun shines, I will allow you to finish sipping … Continue reading →

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Alluring Butterfly

Posted on September 30, 2016 by maryannniemczura

  Softly, gently, you alight. You hover over blossoms so fragrant. Flitting to and fro as if trying to decide which flowers hold the best-kept secrets. If you could speak, I wonder what you might tell of your day’s work? … Continue reading →

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The Morning Polyphony

Posted on May 16, 2015 by maryannniemczura

The outdoors beckoned to me this morning. As I walked in the wet grass to our gardens, I paused to listen to the birds’ polyphony. The multiplicity of sounds astonished me. Armed with my digital camera, I captured images of … Continue reading →

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Holding Fond Memories

Posted on February 14, 2015 by maryannniemczura

It seems weeks now since we have felt Mother Nature’s wrath with one storm after another and bitter cold wind chills biting us as we attempt to brave the outdoor elements. When I was a child growing up in Sturbridge, … Continue reading →

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