A Change of Mood

20 thoughts on “A Change of Mood”

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2. Your post has saved my mood. I love the Frost poem. What a lovely photo. I wrote a poem for it:

   Every moment we had
   together
   falls like snowflakes
   on my cold limbs.

   Every moment you’re
   gone
   washes down a stream
   in the heart of winter.

   Copyright 2021 Brenda Davis Harsham

   I don’t know why it ended up a sad poem. Maybe because so many people I know are grieving now. If you give permission, can I post the poem with your photo (accredited to you obviously) on my site?

   • Brenda, you are most welcome.
     Thank you for the wonderful evocative poem.
     All the best,
     Hanna

     • Great! Many thanks. Here it is: https://friendlyfairytales.com/2021/02/24/down-a-stream/

3. Robert Frost had a beautiful way of describing the world. I memorized some of his poems as a kid. “Two roads diverges in a yellow wood” has been an all time favorite of mine. I still focus on taking the road, or path, less travelled. As for the snow falling on one from trees, whether caused by a crow or other cause (like my wife shaking the limb), attitude and a sense of humor make all the difference. 🙂 –Curt

   • Hi Curt. The road not taken, is a wonderful poem. I really like Robert Frost’s evocative poems.
     You can find the yellow wood in my pictures / post 😊

     • A good post, Hanna, capturing the poem well. It was interesting to read that Frost considered his poem lighter than most people take it. –Curt

     • Thanks for that, Curt. I prefer to think that poetry gives each the freedom to interpretation. It gives readers a rare experience, and an opportunity for personal growth.
       All the best,
       Hanna

     • Agreed.

4. Lovely poem and photo, Hanna.
   Stay warm,
   Tanja

   • Great to hear from you, Tanja!!
     It’s a strange time we are living in. I hope you are doing well.
     The frost has now turned into strong thaw and the snow is gone.
     However, it is too early to talk about real spring.
     All the best,
     Hanna

     • Thank you for the good wishes, Hanna.
       I think winter will ebb and flood for a while before it’s ready to give way to spring, but that’s ok. It’s a promising time of year.
       Stay well,
       Tanja

5. That is a beautiful photo. And interestingly, we’re reading a kids book right now with our son that is based on Robert Frost’s poem The Road Not Taken! I’m sure you encounter that in your walks!

   • Oh! It’s poetry worth reading, Ab. Robert Frost is the man 😊
     I love getting lost in the forest – under reasonably controlled conditions 😊
     Otherwise, I like to help others find their way if they lack a direction.
     You can find my illustration of two roads diverged in a yellow wood here: The Road not taken
     I saw the women on a countryroad and thought / 📷 of Robert Frost’s poem.

     • Thank you for sharing your post from 2015! And such beautiful illustrations!

     • You are most welcome!!

6. I’ve been a bit Robert Frost-y lately…must be the season!

   • Hi Margaret. Robert Frost’s winter poems are wonderful. A very suitable surname 😀

7. Good thought

   • Thanks 😊