Cozy Weather

Cumulonimbus Haiku  

 Lie here in my arms,

shelter from the chilling wind.

The world grows tired.

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I love this kind of gray, chilly weather. My cat was the inspiration for this poem. He does not like the wind very much, and as he is old he gets cold and wants to perch in someones lap for warmth. So yesterday - when it was particularly unpleasant weather for uneasy cats - he curled up in my lap as I enjoyed some hot coffee, and we stared out the window at the leaves chasing each other across the yard.

I felt so completely comfortable that it was almost humbling. I was grateful, too, though I can't specifically say for what I was grateful. Perhaps it was a moment of Yugen - a Japanese word expressing an awareness of the Universe that triggers an emotional response too deep and too powerful for words.

Of course, the blowing leaves soon became too exciting for the cat to resist and he had to jump in the window in an attempt to be closer to the action.

Halloween Post

Samhain Tanka

 Journey to within;

time to look beyond the Veil.

The Crone is calling.

What is past will now come forth

to search for a place to rest.

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Samhain - pronounced "Sawain" because Gaelic makes no sense - is the fall celebration to remember ones ancestors, release what no longer serves you, and prepare to rest and heal during the Winter to rise again in the Spring. 

It is the time when the Veil between our world and the Other World - the Sídhe (pronounced "Shee" because, hey, Gaelic), the Realm of the Faeries/Fae - is the thinnest. It is referred to by some as the Witch's New Year.

Thursdays in October

Ten Three Haiku 

 

Season of ending;

Delicious, deciduous,

prepare for new leaves.

 

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Driving around for work today I felt a little grumpy. I hate driving and I hate being rushed. But then, on a back road, I saw a downpour of golden leaves falling into the road. I was reminded that this is my favorite season not only for the weather and foliage, but for the time of life it represents. This is the season to shed what's old and no longer serves us. We do this in preperation for the long Winter's rest that will heal and clean us for the coming of the Spring. 

I think I'll spend some time with my Tree this weekend.

Sometimes Apple Cinnamon

Tasty Haiku 

 

Pumpkin flavoring

in all things consumable.

Yes, Autumn is here!

 

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The definitive sign of the Fall season is that pumpkin flavoring gets added to everything. Not that I'm complaining! Pumpkin doughnuts are pretty damn yummy, though I must admit that I find pumpkin coffee to be just so-so.

Sometimes a bakery will throw you for a loop and offer apple cinnamon flavors in the Fall. Autumn is undoubtedly the most delicious time of year. Everything is delicious in the Fall - the foods, the drinks, the air, even the colors.

Blue Skies

Overcast Haiku  

 Blue clouds full of rain -

tear-drops slipping onto Earth.

The air does not lie.

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What a long, busy weekend I had! I had to work Saturday and today at an Sportsman's Expo, where almost nobody showed up. It was the first year for the event, though, and most people don't really enjoy this type of weather as much as I do. I did, however, manage to get a lot of studying done. I'm so close to my degree I can almost taste it. It tastes lie knowledge. 

Somebody has a campfire burning and it smells amazing.

Today is the Autumnal Equinox, so happy official Fall! Prepare for the following onslaught of leaf-related, cold weather poetry.

The nights will start getting longer, which always makes me feel more comfortable. I'm not sure why. I love the gray, overcast days, as well. There's just something so wonderful about the dark sky.

What is This

Unseasonable Warmth  

 One last cicada

lamenting the past nights frost,

as the leaves turn gold.

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Why is it in, like, the 70's in the middle of September? I literally just wrote a post about how awesome Fall is because the weather gets cooler. Not funny, climate. So not funny.

I suppose I can't really complain too much, though. I had a really pleasant, relaxing day sitting outside of my favorite coffee shop. I got a lot of studying done in the sunshine, but it just strikes me as odd that there wasn't even a chilly breeze nipping at me. It's fall - I want my brisk air!

I dislike when the seasons are out of whack.

Season's Falling

Autumnal Haiku

 

Orange leaves burst on trees,

the sky is a clear bright blue.

I awoke feeling cold.

 

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Autumn is probably my favorite time of year. I love the colors, I love the air, I love smells, I love snuggling under blankets with a warm drink at night. I know that the leaves are just starting to tint themselves with red and gold, but I still feel that shiver that means that Fall is here!

I love Winter, too, but it's a little early to be talking about that. I'll stick to discussing Autumn so that all of you Winter haters don't start panicking. I'll give you a nice, warm tip: drink a nice, warm cocktail! I like a variation of Hot Buttered Rum that I made when I decided that butter and booze sounded disgusting. I called it Hot Pie Rum, but it's a working title.
It's simple to make. Just a splash of Pumpkin Pie Coffee Creamer, a shot of Spiced Rum, fill the glass with hot (hot!) water, then add nutmeg and cinnamon. Basically, it's exactly Hot Buttered Rum with Coffee Creamer instead of butter. Careful, though! When the steam hits your face, the Rum will invade your senses!
Expect plenty more poetry as the Season gets colder, my friends.