Autumn, Nature, Poetry

Amber Love | Autumn Poetry

Creator: Adam Oehler Stepping on a small wooden boat rowing circles with two small hands; swirling and swashing drowsy waters, I glided past the autumnal lands. The white sun was wry and mellow; the blue river looked darker now; the stillness was often deafening - broken by crackling of the boughs. I reached the vivid… Continue reading Amber Love | Autumn Poetry

Ballad, mythology, Poetry

An Ode to Narcissus | Caravaggio | Ekphrasis Series

The word ekphrasis, or ecphrasis, comes from the Greek for the written description of a work of art. It is a vivid, often dramatic, verbal description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined. - WikipediaThis is the second poem in the Ekphrasis series of poetry. In the aforementioned series, I compose poems… Continue reading An Ode to Narcissus | Caravaggio | Ekphrasis Series

Hiking, Japan, Japanese Alps, Travel

The Japanese Alps|Norikura|Part 2

“ The Norikura valley is particularly lovely in July because of the wild daisies that grow for miles under the shadow of the majestic mountain. The fleeting clouds bring scattered showers which in turn, keeps the air mild, crisp and pleasant. On a clear day, one can see the towering peaks of Mount Yari and Mount Hotaka - two of the most sacred mountains. ”

Bluebells, Britain, Flower, Nature, Scenic, Spring, Travel

Bluebell woods of Surrey, England

“ After the passing of daffodils, comes the era of the Bluebells. The U.K boasts of a large number of places where sweet-smelling Bluebells cover vast acres of the forest woodland. From Perthshire in the North to Cornwall in the south, Bluebell watching is an important recreation for all lovers of the English garden. ”