A Season and a Sense: Finding the Renewal in Natures Rhythms

By Garry Glidden

Garry Glidden's second book of poems, "A Season and a Sense," explores the theme of the interconnectedness of nature and the human experience. The book continues his earlier works, inspired by his observation and perceptions of nature and life. Glidden's prose is especially notable for its emphasis on perception and intuition. Through his vivid descriptions, he invites readers to engage with their senses and recognize the subtle cues that signal the approach of the varied seasons.
By drawing on the natural world and the human experience, Glidden reminds us that the seasons represent a multifaceted concept woven into our lives' fabric. Through his insightful observations and vivid imagery, Glidden portrays the natural world as a source of inspiration that can help us better understand ourselves and our place in the world. His approach to writing underscores the idea that our senses are potent tools for experiencing the world around us. They can help us tap into a deeper awareness and understanding to see the natural world as a source of inspiration and a mirror for our experiences.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Aug 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9798350908725

Book preview

BK90078972.jpg

Additional Books by Garry Glidden

Close To Land but Nearer the Stars

An anthology of line, verse, and thought

2022

A Season and a Sense

©2023, Finding the Renewal in Nature’s Rhythms

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

ISBN: 979-8-35090-871-8

ISBN eBook: 979-8-35090-872-5

Table of Contents

The Touch of Eyes

Soft Whispers of the Wind

The Huddle of Buds

A Summer Collage

Tranquility’s Embrace

Time’s Unpredictable Journey

The Elusive Wonder of Breath

A Season and a Sense

Simply Sunshine

Shadows and Light

The Symphony Within

Whispers of the Muse

Sing Cicadas

The Serenity of the Cup-Shaped Nest

Secrets in the Skies

Renewal From Afar

Nature’s Visitors

Nature’s Serenade

Moonlit Cape

Mindful Eyes, Open Hearts

Microcosms of Grandeur

The Dance of the Trees

Listen to Your Mind

The Symphony of You and Me


Winter’s Touch by Frost

Sensory Beginnings

Like A River

Dancing Under The Stars

Armadillo in the Sky

The Beauty of Now

The Lure of the Cosmos

From Darkness to Light

The Cipher of Emotion

Wild Berries in Maine

Emergence

Drifting on the River of Time

Echoes of Starlight

The Call of Distant Stars

Under the Star-Filled Sky

Discovery Trail

TV

Spring’s Awakening

Etched in the Heart

Beyond What We Know

Autumn’s Tribute

A Prayer Within a Dream

A Journey Through Senses

A Harvest of Apricots and Squirrels

The Still Life of Shared Meals

A Blade of Green

Weaving the Tapestry of Life

Tending to Humanity

The Scent of Rain

The Consolation of Common Cliches

Cascading Wonder

A Plea

The Light in the Darkness

The Jekyll and Hyde of Her

The Elements of Nature’s Rock-Paper-Scissors

Moving Beyond It Is What It Is

To You From Me

The Swirling Cascade: A Symphony of Water

The Untamed Pets of Utah

Finding Joy in Love’s Embrace

Living the Promise of the Flag

Dirges and Scourges

Desolate Skies

Life’s Path

Jewels of the Sky

A Dance of Clouds and Hummingbirds

Fragrant Whispers

Fall Friendship: Mona and Mom

It is the commonest of mistakes to consider that the limit of our power of perception is also the limit of all there is to perceive.

—Charles W. Leadbeater

The Touch of Eyes

When we touch eyes with a single star

or the three of Orion’s girth,

that long-traveling light afar

shines ever bright on earth.

And we cannot help but feel inside,

from the turn of a leaf or globe,

that something grand is happening

from all our optic probes.

For at that moment shared,

we are reminded of our place

that in the splendid scheme of things,

there’s more than boundless space.

Though we may feel insignificant,

that shining reminds us of our worth;

and as we gaze upon its brilliance,

we discover hope and mirth.

Though it is a single fleeting touch,

we remember our start,

and with all the world surrounding,

heavens lie within our hearts.

Soft Whispers of the Wind

The wind whispers soft, a gentle breeze

As pines and bushes dance with ease.

Tall trees sway with each gust and turn,

A symphony of Nature we can discern.

Leaves rustle, and everything sways.

In peaceful grace, their movements display

Nature’s calming presence, a melody sweet,

A moment in time, a perfect retreat.

The wind is a guide that leads us through

Nature’s beauty in every view.

A world in bloom, a perfect scene,

A stunning portrait, a captivating dream.

Listen to the wind’s melody,

Watch Nature dance in perfect harmony,

A moment in time where we can exist,

A world of wonder that cannot be missed.

Marvel at the beauty, in all its flair,

A symphony of Nature beyond compare.

At this moment, we are free to bear and resist,

And be captivated by Nature’s every twist.

The Huddle of Buds

Beneath the barren boughs,

trees, winter-worn, shelter springtime buds