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Still Saturday: When All is Still

April 28, 2012 By Sandra Heska King

 

The great day balances upon the leaves;
My ears still hear the bird when all is still;
My soul is still my soul, and still the Son,
And knowing this, I am not yet undone.

~Theodore Roethke in Infirmity

 

Welcome to Still Saturday where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and words. We’d love for you to join us. Get the details above, grab your favorite button, and link up below. We all love to hear if something especially speaks to your heart, but please don’t feel pressured to comment. Simply take some time to gaze long and drink deep.

Be.

Still.

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  1. Cindee Snider Re says

    April 27, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Sandy, that top photo is STUNNING! Love! <3

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks so much, my friend.

  2. Sharon O says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:31 am

    Your birds are always so amazing… I love it.

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:13 pm

      I love “my” birds. 🙂 Thanks.

  3. Carol J. Garvin says

    April 28, 2012 at 1:11 am

    That really IS a remarkable photo, Sandy! Just gorgeous. And the quotation fits so well. “My ears still hear the bird…”, and they do, now that I’ve also listened to the video. 🙂

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:00 pm

      I was so excited to stumble on that video and those of other bird songs. 🙂

  4. laura says

    April 28, 2012 at 6:23 am

    I have never seen one of those Grosbeaks around these here parts. What a lovely! And, of course, beautiful words.

    • Sandra says

      April 28, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      Last year was the first I’d ever seen one. And then not after all the trees leafed out. I’ve only seen one so far this year. Aren’t they stunning?

  5. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    April 28, 2012 at 6:54 am

    Wow….Sandy!! Those are gorgeous photos!!! Lovely poem, too. Have a beautiful day, dear friend. xox

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you so much. You need to read the whole poem. Marilyn Chandler McEntyre shared this in her presentation on Caring for Words last weekend at the Festival of Faith & Writing as an example of “repeating for the sake of complexity.” With “still” repeated four times, of course I had to use it!

  6. Louise G says

    April 28, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Not sure my uploading worked — but I did post on my Recover Your Joy site.

    Thanks Sandra — I find this very inspiring! Love your photo.

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:09 pm

      Yes, it worked! Thanks, Louise.

  7. Stephani says

    April 28, 2012 at 8:58 am

    “Gaze long and drink deep.” I love that. I linked up, but it isn’t showing up and it won’t let me try again so I’m not sure what happened. Maybe it will show up later! Thanks for hosting.

    • Sandra says

      April 28, 2012 at 6:22 pm

      It’s here just fine, Stephani. And beautiful it is. Thank you.

  8. Jen says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:48 am

    You are so talented in your photography! My link today is kind of a funny post and (few words, but the pictures are a bit loud) and I hope that is okay!

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:08 pm

      Absolutely okay, Jen, and fun! Thank you.

  9. Megan Willome says

    April 28, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Thank you for introducing me to a new bird!

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:01 pm

      I was stunned and excited to see this the first time. Only because I left the feeders out later, I think.

  10. S. Etole says

    April 28, 2012 at 11:38 am

    Such a pretty song they sing. Beautiful photo.

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:04 pm

      I’ve read that their song is like a robin who’s had singing lessons. 🙂

  11. Shari @ Leaving A Legacy says

    April 28, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    You are so talented! I am new at photography, still learning everyday. I am going to attempt to take our daughter’s senior pictures, (fingers crossed). Any advice?

    • Sandra says

      April 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm

      Oh, Shari. Thank you. And bless you. I’m such a camera novice. I’m learning bit by bit, but so much of what turns out is pure surprise. I couldn’t begin to offer advice, but you bless me big by asking!

  12. Shelly Miller says

    April 28, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    Oh, I love this Sandy, the picture and video. I don’t know why I love birds so much but I do. Except for dive bombing mocking birds who tried to take me out walking through my back yard one spring. I had to walk my kids to school holding a broom. Other than those, I love them. 🙂

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:04 pm

      Ha! That made me laugh. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a mockingbird. You must have been getting too close to some nest. Yes?

  13. Michelle DeRusha says

    April 28, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    What a beautiful bird…I don’t think we have those in Nebraska.

    Shelly’s comment about walking to school with a broom to ward off the divebombing mockingbirds made me laugh!

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      I wish I had a video of that!

  14. diana says

    April 28, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    LOVE this whole post. Your picture is better than the professional one, dear Sandy – just perfect. And such a lovely song!

    • Sandra says

      April 29, 2012 at 10:08 pm

      Oh, Diana. Thank you. Like I told Shari above, if there’s any good in these pictures, it’s pure surprise. 🙂

  15. Sandra says

    April 29, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Friends, you honor me with these links and your words. I love immersing myself in the stillness in each or your places. Thank you.

  16. Jennifer Richardson says

    April 30, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    hey there friend, just wanted to drop by
    and say another glad thanks
    for the pool party.
    really grateful,
    Jennifer

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