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Grant Veeder's avatar

On weekends we see the Maine weather

When Buddy takes over for Heather.

Her posts are the best

But she needs her rest

Which makes it so nice they’re together.

dominique smith's avatar

Thankful for your Sunday night gorgeous photos and the peace they reflect and bring...and thankful for your Letters the rest of the week, which remind us that we cannot have a week of Sundays...

Rowshan Nemazee's avatar

So true!

Daybreak

Boats nestle together in a harbor

that mirrors the celestial sphere.

Daybreak unwraps layers of sky

on the horizon in hues of gold,

copper and mandarin as the vault

of heaven retains a mystery of grey ripples.

Whenever the world becomes too quiet,

too tranquil, our sun’s rhapsodic embers

stir our souls from darkness into

a radiance of colors that awaken

our senses to a new day, a new life —

fresh experiences and adventures.

Can this be the bridge to freedom?

Will this be a fresh beginning?

We can only dream, only hope

that each daybreak will bring with her

the freedom of democracy, of justice —

of copper skies and wellsprings of promise.

Irenie's avatar

Rowshan, so beautiful! Thank you.

“ We can only dream, only hope

that each daybreak will bring with her

the freedom of democracy, of justice —

of copper skies and wellsprings of promise.”

Marlene Lerner-Bigley (CA)'s avatar

Thank you, Rowshan. Lovely, as usual.

Rowshan Nemazee's avatar

Thanks so much, Marlene.

Paula Massey's avatar

So beautiful and so appropriate for our times. I have always loved the morning, and now I have your words to ponder. Thank you as always.

Rowshan Nemazee's avatar

Thank you very much, Paula!

NMorgan's avatar

A morning prayer. Beautiful, Rowshan.

Kate Kelly's avatar

Thank you for the beautiful words!

Mim Eisenberg (NYer now in GA)'s avatar

Thank you, Rowshan, for another beautiful poem, perfectly crafted.

Rowshan Nemazee's avatar

Thanks ever so much, Mim for your kindness and encouragement❣️

Mim Eisenberg (NYer now in GA)'s avatar

You know what I'm still wishing you would do with Heather, Rowshan. ;-)

AshleyR TN's avatar

Mim, I second!

Rowshan, thank you for yet another vibrant, poetic gift. 💙

Rowshan Nemazee's avatar

Thanks a million, Ashley❣️

Jesse (sam) Thornham's avatar

The photo is terrific....peaceful. Thanks ! Buddy you have a keen eye.

JeanA's avatar

Thank you for the photo. And many thanks for everything else!

Kat's avatar

I so enjoy your writing & the connection of current political & national events to related historical origins.. a fresh way to appreciate history; thanks for your work. It helps us see our rich heritage. With

Buddy’s photography & your insights,it’s enjoyable🫶🏻being a part of this history- loving community🫶🏻you have generated

Kat from HH Texas

Lissa C Barker's avatar

What a beautiful sunrise, and tonight was a beautiful full moonrise.

AshleyR TN's avatar

Yes! We get one more night with the glorious Hunter’s Moon!

Pam Kukla's avatar

Sleep well. This photo will help me sleep well also.

Michele's avatar

I look forward to the photos on Sunday. So serene, so peaceful. Thank you both.

FERN MCBRIDE (NYC)'s avatar

Thank you for your steady vision, voice and words and Happy Birthday, too, Heather Cox Richardson. Buddy Poland, your eyes and camera met the early morning in golds, oranges and grays above the water; the photograph is as the beckoning at the heart of October. It was an amazing vision to encounter on this late Sunday night.

Irenie's avatar

Grateful for Buddy’s reminder that every new day begins with a sunrise and a promise. Sleep well, Professor.

Peg Matthews Grady's avatar

On a plane headed home to Pacifica, CA & how wonderful to see this photo. Thank you to Buddy and thank you to you, Heather. Sweet dreams

Judi Jaeger's avatar

Thank you for this gorgeous photograph! I am so grateful for your Letters… they sustained me during the pandemic and I have given a subscription as a gift to so many people since I was gifted mine three years ago. So, thank you thank you thank you for your wisdom and steady gaze. Judi

Sandy Parbury's avatar

Sleep well! Thank you for your wisdom and your writings!

Ellenmlindgren's avatar

So grateful Buddy is willing to share his photos with us. Brings me right back to Maine every time.