Frozen Inquisition

Nature is full of genius, full of divinity; so that not a snowflake escapes its fashioning hand. - Thoreau

snow thaws in my hand

wading through begging fingers

at least i'm alive

Author's Note

"After a still winter night I awoke with the impression that some question had been put to me, which I had been endeavoring in vain to answer in my sleep, as what—how—when—where? But there was dawning Nature, in whom all creatures live, looking in at my broad windows with serene and satisfied face, and no question on her lips. I awoke to an answered question, to Nature and daylight. The snow lying deep on the earth dotted with young pines, and the very slope of the hill on which my house is placed, seemed to say, Forward! Nature puts no question and answers none which we mortals ask. She has long ago taken her resolution. "O Prince, our eyes contemplate with admiration and transmit to the soul the wonderful and varied spectacle of this universe. The night veils without doubt a part of this glorious creation; but day comes to reveal to us this great work, which extends from earth even into the plains of the ether." - Thoreau

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

You and your finely laid brevity added to by Thoreau - your inspiring guide; and finally that dominant but appropriate song (been a while since hearing it) have made a feast out of a few words - 5: 7: 5. Pete.

[Pete]

such kindness from across the pond. thank you so much for sharing thoughts and impressions.

"Nature puts no question and answers none which we mortals ask. She has long ago taken her resolution." - Thoreau

[emmajoygreen]

I should have anticipated something of that kind... and kind it is, Pete.

[Pete]

what can i say, i was born a little over 160 years too late. lol ...

[emmajoygreen]

Oh that's the reason .. I had wondered!

[andrew mitchell]

Like the brevity Pete. While the questions we seek still remain in the meantime , we adapt to the elements.

[Pete]

what else can we do andrew (from the land down under) ... :)

[andrew mitchell]

Just keep on living!!!!😀

[Pete]

... and laughing ... :)