Wednesday 23 December 2009

Sylvan Season's Greetings!

Greetings of the Season to everyone! I wish you all a very happy holiday, and thank you all for your beautiful and interesting blogs, and your friendship over this year.

The Winter Solstice marked the first anniversary of Sylvan Muse. I was too busy to post for the 21st, though I did manage to look at this wonderful little video of Newgrange. I also think RuneE's Solstice photo is brilliant!


I don't often write poetry, but was inspired to pen this earlier this year - and thought I'd post it to join in with TFE's Christmas poetry event, Santa's Poetry Go-Kart!

24 comments:

Carol said...

Very beautiful imagery in your poem. Lovely. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Happy Blogging Anniversary! Carol

Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said...

Happy Blogaversary and Happy Holidays!
I love your poem, it reminds me of your art and how you've talked about the light on the edges of hedges :)
I'm glad to have gotten to know you through your blog and your art!

Monica the Garden Faerie said...

Happy Christmas, Sylvan Muse! I love how you draw your trees. :)

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you Carol. Happy holidays to you also!

Phoenix C. said...

Catherine, thank you, and I've really enjoyed getting to know you, and your beautiful garden! Happy holidays!

Phoenix C. said...

Happy Christmas, Monica! Thank you - I've always loved drawing trees!

Barbara Martin said...

Merry Christmas (as we say in North America), Phoenix. The poetry is music to my heart and the picture of the trees in their winter slumber are perfect.

Rune Eide said...

I cannot draw or paint, even when aided with a ruler, so I bow my head in respect for your Christmas card (and I'm glad you liked my photo!).

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your dear ones!

Phoenix C. said...

Merry Christmas, Barbara! (We say this here in the UK too). I'm glad you like my little poem and the trees!

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you RuneE. Your camera is your paintbrush, with which you create magnificent art!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family too!

Diane AZ said...

Hi Phoenix, I really enjoyed this post, especially your poem. I love your header painting with the gorgeous trees and magical lighting. Happy blog anniversary!

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you Diane AZ - glad you like the post! The header painting is one I did as the background to one of my 3D cards.

Malyss said...

Thank you for sharing those wonderful drawings and those marvellous words:"the dancing life inside of me"..it's so beautyful!
And I hope we'll celebrate the next bloganniversary all together next year!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Anna said...

Oh what a lovely and unique festive header and poem. Congratulations on the first anniversary of your blog. I have really enjoyed visiting and hope to be back regularly in 2010. Wishing you happiness and peace at Christmas and in the new year !

PERBS said...

Your poetry fits the photo beautifully! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too!

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you so much, Malyss! It would be wonderful to all have a great bloggy party next year! Have a lovely, lovely Christmas.

Phoenix C. said...

Anna, thank you so much. I always appreciate your visits and comments, and enjoy your blog too! Here's to a great 2010, and all good wishes to you for Christmas!

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you PERBS! A Happy Christmas and New Year to you!

Bay Area Tendrils said...

Lovely poem befitting a serene winter scene.
All best and warmest wishes!
Alice

lynn'sgarden said...

Lovely verses, Phoenix C. Your talent as an artist (in medium and words) are so evident...always so lovely to view your 'work'! Happy Holidays to you and I look forward to building our friendship in the coming year.
Hugs,
Lynn

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you Alice! Warmest wishes to you, and may 2010 be a great year!

Phoenix C. said...

Lynn, thank you for your encouraging words. Have a wonderful holiday season, and here's to great friendship and blogging in 2010!

Jasmine said...

Your work is beautiful. Have a wonderfully inspirational 2010 xxx

Phoenix C. said...

Thank you Jasmine! I'm looking forward to 2010, and wish you a wonderful year too.