February Sunsets, Moonrises and Fog

An incredible sunset coincided with the incredible February Snow moon moonrise. 

For the past month, we have enjoyed balmy temperatures, at least for our area! Snow has melted, and dripping sounds have been heard from rooftops.  Bare patches of ground have appeared, and I've heard more birdsongs too.  However, there is a mass of polar arctic air that has come to visit us, and we've had to put off thoughts of spring for another week or so... as we will have very bone-chilling temperatures here for the next week.  Usually, we don't get wind here, but this week, we will have a windchill all week.  Time to bundle up and stay warm and cozy! So as I drink a cup of tea today, and bring you a few pictures from last week, I hope that your week is not as chilly as ours will be! 

The moon was so yellow that night! 

Here it looks as if the moon is being hugged by the tree branches. 

The moon was so bright it lit up the world, even as darkness had settled in. 

Truly a magnificent sight to see! 

The bright yellow beams of the moon lit up the darkened world in a spectacular way. 

A closeup of the moon... 

Here is a little poem I wrote after seeing the beauty of the moon that night. 

The moon's yellowed form beckoned so bright

as the sun set tonight, its yellow globe of light

gleaming in contrast to the rosy pink brushed

mountains glowing in blushing demure dusk;

these sunset skies so sweetly dress the soul's eyes 

as evening shadows whisper tender goodnight sighs.

~mm~

We've also had mornings where fog hangs low as I walk.  As the day progresses, and the sun warms the air, the fog will dissipate.  I took a picture of this beautiful tree in our neighborhood, and share below a thought that came to me as the fog enveloped its stance. 

Illusions...this beautiful tree seems to stand alone 

as heavy fog shrouds the surroundings.  

It stands tall and proudly strong 

as fog cradles its limbs in its depths. 

An illusion of course, because as fog lifts and light prevails, 

Truth tells the story. 

This tree, not alone, stands in a pasture 

surrounded by homes and barns, mountains and trees. 

Fog in its beauty makes reality unseen, 

yet truth prevails once the sun shines through. 

In our world, fog has prevailed far too long. 

I pray and await the day when Truth, 

His name is Jesus will prevail 

and the Son will shine, 

Truth will reign for all to see!

I will leave you today with another music video I've created, this one includes images of the moon pictures I've shared above, put to the song "Leaning On the Everlasting Arms" by Carman. 

May it bless your heart today!