The Thinning Veil
The frost-lit grass begins to fade,
The harvest home, the tables laid.
The wheel has turned, the summer dies,
As twilight steals across the skies.
The veil grows thin between the worlds,
As autumn smoke in silence curls.
The ancient ones are drawing near,
To walk beside us, fond and dear.
We light the hearth, we pour the wine, 🍷
And claim this sacred, liminal time.
For what is lost shall bloom again,
Blessed be this dark Samhain.
This poem is so serene, so soothing… Go raibh míle maith agat Colette!
Perfectly portrayed the spirit of Samhain Colette. The imagery so vivid, that i can picture your land as it changes with this season.
The season is reversed here, and my corner of the world is bursting with energy that I can’t keep up…
Autumn.. in particular Samhain, hold a deep connection and meaning for me.. probably because I too am a 29th October child.. There’s definitely something to be said if you enter the world while the veil is thin. We’re consumed by the mystical and magical nature of our world.
Thank you for your beautiful writing Colette.
Samhain Blessings to you too
xxxxxc
Perfectly portrayed the spirit of Samhain Colette. The imagery so vivid, that i can picture your land as it changes with this season.
The season is reversed here, and my corner of the world is bursting with energy that I can’t keep up…
Autumn.. in particular Samhain, hold a deep connection and meaning for me.. probably because I too am a 29th October child.. There’s definitely something to be said if you enter the world while the veil is thin. We’re consumed by the mystical and magical nature of our world.
Thank you for your beautiful writing Colette.
Samhain Blessings to you too
xxxxxc
Beautiful words, beautiful images.
Beautiful poem Colette. Thank you for sharing your words. They are so treasured.
Kindly,
Julie
Beautiful words. Beautiful photos. 💜 I must start Samhain preparation too. Blessed be.💜
Brava! Such a compelling piece with photos. Cant wait to make the pilgrimage to Ireland someday soon 🍀 🕯️ 🍁
Beautiful Colette, thank you.
The poetry and photos are balm for the soul.
Beautiful words. Beautiful photos. 💜 I must start Samhain preparation too. Blessed be.💜
Thank you Colette. Your timely photos and poetry are always a joy. Lovely. Stay well
Cheers,
Michael
Thank you.
Beautiful photos and words
Beautiful pictures, bless you and your little dog!
Still missing Jack while looking at the pictures, he was such an icon!
Oh humans of such holy being why do you stop seeing all these wonders at your feet planted by their very own seeds, no plans, no order, no man made thoughts, simply growing where they aught.
Samhain Blessings Colette, I love the poem
You have a beautiful soul. Anyone who loves nature as you do is so special to the earth ‘s survival.
How beautiful – thank you.
Perfectly lovely!
Thank you Collette. That is beautiful. I will read it a few times. Blessings. Ann Mc Lucas
Really enjoyed that so beautiful…thank you.
Love this so much thank you✨️🥹
Lovely pictures
What a beautiful poem and lovely pictures! If you were to ever write a book or booklet about Samhain, I would buy it. <3
Best wishes to you for a Blessed Samhain season!
Dear Collette,
Thank you for those beautiful photos and prose! We’ve had the pleasure of visiting Ireland once. The spirituality can be felt at the moment one looks down from the plane as it is descending. Such a magnificent island… We will never forget it. You remind us of that trip many times in your vlogs, photos, wisdom and rants. I don’t feel they are rants, just telling it like it is. You are always spot on, anyway! You are not alone, Collette. Many feel the same way. Getting out into nature always takes care of the anxieties that we face today. Just like a good cup of tea. Take care!
Blessings always,
Susan and Sergio Casamento
This is so beautiful Collette. Time to settle down and enjoy the quieter time of the year. Many blessings to you 🍁🍂🥮🍎🕯️📚
Beautiful and evocative.
Very beautiful pictures & thoughts.
Dear Colette, the poetry and photos are sublime.. thank you
Beautiful, after a summer unable to garden now getting ready for the autumn time, cutting back & planting bulbs. 👩🏼🌾🧡❤️🤗