Autumn Birch

Artist: Maureen Maliha
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Autumn Birch

She grieves no more for what is gone
as falling leaves leap to feed old ground.

She is merely one minute scrap on autumn forest path,

Where she walks the walk we all must take-
And bends, and mends, anew each day,
so not to break.
No more will the dead’s requiem bleat out regret-
She will pray sing-songs of great joy, instead.

Just as sapling to falling leaf she is
A portion of all that is and has been.
The din of grief cannot abide
When pushed aside for life’s great joy.
And if the dead think to justify their greed,
She will smile and bend to a bashed knee,
But will not be broken. *
Finding lessons from nature, a refresher course of sorts, as I begin yet another season in my life after what felt to be a long Winter of loss.

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erich biemer

loving it…...
Maureen Maliha replied

Thanks :-) Just re-added my words/poem.. they disppeared..xo
erich biemer

still loving it more….
Maureen Maliha replied

lol.. thank you x
gerrardt

very nice…how was this done?
Maureen Maliha replied

Thanks :-) Watercolor, then scanned, then played with in PS
Donna Ridgway

This is so beautiful Maureen!
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you, Donna, very much :-)
JonRussell

Beautiful image Maureen, love the words too! It’s nice to see you back on my activity feed!!! Hope you’re settling well in your new surroundings! :-)
Maureen Maliha replied

Im stumbling around boxes and a mess, but that’s part of it! Hope youre well :-) Thanks, Jon!
Scott d'Almeida

cheers excellent,
Maureen Maliha replied

Thanks, Scott :-)
sfmilner

Greetings Maureen; Outstanding, you capture and treatment make this a Fine work of art.
steve
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you, Steve :-)
Vicki Ferrari

Pure magic Maureen!! :))
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you very much, Vicki :-)
lianne

Just beautiful Maureen – and the verse is extraordinary. How can one not think of such enduring hopes when we have such beauty all around?
Maureen Maliha replied

Thanks, Lianne ;-) Is a hopeful time. Hoping youre well and Im Still trying to get to your work xo
Martina Fagan

Excellent shot well seen and taken
Maureen Maliha replied

Thanks very much, Tina!
Noah .

Nice!
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you, Noah :-)
rodeorose

Hey my friend- this piece snuck past me hours ago…but I got it in the end! It is so beuatiful!! But will not be broken. That line alone is so empowering. Much love xx
Maureen Maliha replied

:-) Thank you, Rosie xo
danielklaas

Words matched only by the wonderful shot. Beautiful Maureen.
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you very much, Daniel. Much, much, appreciated
JKKimball

Maureen, This is soooo beautiful!
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you, John :-)
walela

Just stunning image and words!! Excellent.
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you very much, Walela :-)
JUSTART

beautiful
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you my friend.. and congratulations on your new sale…..... beautiful work xo
Alessandro Pinto

wonderful soft colors and mood, awesome image !
Maureen Maliha replied

Thanks, Ale :-) APpreciate your comment very much
Cee Neuner

Awesome writing…. Hope you move has gone well. The tree is so lovely :D :D
Maureen Maliha replied

Im staggering around half dead lol Im trying to catch up as best I can, Cee. Please forgive me for the delay xox
trueblvr

Beautiful photo. Mysterious….....as is woman. I wonder why some of us equate the tree’s and flower’s so much to people. Perhaps because of the dying and renewing processes…...D ;~}
Maureen Maliha replied

Probably so.. and that we keep going :-)
hsien-ku

oh! No more will the dead’s requiem bleat out regret-
She will pray sing-songs of great joy, instead.
that is just exquisite. and the image is pure poetry. Maureen, this is truly beautiful
Maureen Maliha replied

Pleased you like it, my friend—email on the way to you shortly :-)
Lynn Moore

So good to see you Maureen…your work yes, but even more your “personhood!” I’ve missed you : ) This is beautiful!
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you for all, Lynn :-) xo
trueblvr

Yes, the bending without breaking…
Maureen Maliha replied

Yes ;-)
frogster

Very lovely image and words, Miss M
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you, Mr L
Charuhas Images

Simply Superb…..
Maureen Maliha replied

Thanks so much, Charuhas :-) Appreciate this very much x
Kim Calvert

Beautiful image, and the words are perfect for this!
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you very much, Kim!
Cherubtree

Beautiful!
Maureen Maliha replied

:-) Thank you. hugs
Imber

Beautiful work!
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you so much, Imber :-) I appreciate it very much when you take the time to come in and leave a reply x
Lynn Moore
Maureen Maliha replied

wow.. Lynn… when I see the fantastic work in the group, I feel truly humbled to see mine with them tonight. Thank you So very much for this honor
Elizabeth Bravo

I was in a hurry that last time I was on and saw this image…...so beautiful, but I wanted to come back and read. Your writing with this is…...so lovely, so perfect…I can feel the movement of the trees and they are a part of the transformation, the healing…...So beautifully done…...congratulations on being featured with this…..I can see why!!
Maureen Maliha replied

Thank you for coming back to it, Elizabeth :-) Your opinions and support count very much. Thanks for that, too xox
ellcot

How did I miss this, M? The words and image are both so beautiful and full of love. You never cease to amaze me!
Maureen Maliha replied

:~~) Thanks, E…... that means a lot to me. As for not seeing it, I tend to send things to the back after a day or so and then bring themback up~~ I do think I am annoying some with that habit. xox