What happiness can arrive when sunlight's retreat paints leaves cherry crush, berry swirl butterscotch eye candy walking through an ordinary Monday your hand in mine, we breathe the awe street lined masterpieces colored by a lack of chlorophyll less of something created more today © Ali Grimshaw 2020 Another yummy tree in my Portland, Oregon neighborhood.
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No autumn colors yet… but I look forward to walking within that firework of leaves.
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I love those ‘paintings’.
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Me too!
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Your gorgeous words and beautiful image have me longing for autumn, Ali! I have a dear friend who lives in Portland and I’m so glad she has “yummy” trees to gaze upon…
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This photo is from last year. We’ve haven’t quite gotten there this year and it gives me something to look forward to. It is always a delightful display.
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There is a hint of autumn in the air today…did you guys get some much needed rain yesterday like we did up here?
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Nope. No rain. Just beautiful sunshine. I feel lucky with the air quality too.
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Beautiful images, Ali! I can see all those colors you mention in my mind. Fall is a beautiful time of year!
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Thanks for your visit. There is always something good to look forward to if we are looking.
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Yes, that is true!
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This made me hungry! I think it was the butterscotch that did it 🙂 Love the images you describe, that “sunlight’s retreat” left behind.
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Sunra,
I appreciate your response. Sometimes the trees do look good enough to eat.
Wishing you a grand weekend.
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Thank you for this delightful read for my senses 💗
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Thank you for taking the time to visit.
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The pleasure was mine for the reading 🙂
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Such delicious descriptions! Sounds so serene! 💐
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I always look forward to the beautiful trees I see on my walks and runs
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Great material for poetry as well! 👏👏
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Portland is very beautiful. Lovely piece. I love the photo, and the piece. 🦋❤️🤗
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Joni,
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your kind words. Wishing you a beautiful day.
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Wonderful imagery Ali. 💐🙏🏼💛
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Thanks, Val. I appreciate the compliment. Be well!
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Can’t beat fall colors!
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They always put on a great show.
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Just wish they lasted even longer!
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What a gorgeous image! We are still in the throes of greenness here in Bend, your lovely poem is wonderfully visual and speaks volumes.
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Helen,
This photo is from last Autumn. I am grateful to know that the colors are yet to come for this year. Glad you found joy in my words.
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Ali- I love all the brilliant colors and images you have evoked.
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Sometimes the trees are so colorful they look good enough to eat.
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