For the past few weeks,
the skies, the vines, and I,
have been playing a little game.
We get an early start;
seconds after sunrise, to be precise.
Prince Richard, albeit, a curious cat,
is no early bird, so he sits out the first round.
To the east, the sky is awakened
with orange juice clouds.
Within seconds, they morph into fluffy,
floating, scrambled eggs.
Northerly, and a few moments later,
it is blindingly bright, and not a cloud in sight!
Hanging geraniums lift their droopy heads
and sneak a peek at the vines below,
where rays of sunlight streak the land,
like amber strokes of a ghostly hand.
Vines, in various stages, mingle with
olives, oranges, lemons, and walnuts,
and circulate the space.
Cretan leaves in October light,
mimic Canadian emblems,
and thus, my memory delight.
My one and only maple steals the show
amid millions of Cretan competitors below.
Yet, soon enough autumn's hues
will yield to winter's sparser views,
and a lazy feline of sharp eye
will be too late to play 'I spy'!
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You live in such a beautiful country Poppy. Amazing photos of the landscape and light and your 'maple tree'. I also love your poetry. Blessings, Pam
ReplyDeletePoppy, what beautiful pictures - they are lovely. Love the kitty, sitting there so regal and enjoying the suns warmth.
ReplyDeleteMary
Awe what a sweet picture of kitty and pumpkin! Perfect shot!
ReplyDeleteYou live in such a pretty place and I love your poetry.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you rise early, Poppy, with a breakfast like that! Your photos looking out over the vines almost defy realism. The Ministry of Tourism should borrow some of your pictures! I would think that the views would be spectacular even when rain moves across your Poppy View.
ReplyDeleteAnd that darling little church! Just to go and sit quietly in it would rest the spirit.
I've not met Prince Richard before. Is he new or have I not gone far enough back in your posts yet? I would love to stroke his fur and feel the warmth of the sun that is turning your maple into hues of autumn.
I like your I spy game!
Dewena
So, so pretty. I can definitely see some changes starting there! As always, your writing is enchanting and evocative.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous shots!!! I loved it, as well as your words.
ReplyDeletexo Kris
Such beauty there..I especially love your sunrise shots! :)
ReplyDeleteI adore Fall-such a wondrous transition of Seasons. Once again you have transported us across seas and mountains to join you in your beautiful Country and I thank you!
ReplyDeleteI truly enjoy your poetic writing Poppy! And your wonderful autumnal scenery as well! And you made me laugh with your clever comment on a previous post"Austrian Alps" , thank you!
ReplyDeleteOlá,
ReplyDeletelindas paisagens, um país fascinante e cheio de beleza.
Tenha um ótimo dia.
Hi! Your blog is so beatiful and I like your pictures too! hugs I want to follow you!
ReplyDeleteAs I look out my windows today, I see that most of the trees around here have lost their leaves - how did that happen so quickly?
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Claudia
Poppy , όμορφες εικόνες της Κρητικής γής !! Αλλά "παίζεις " με τις εικόνες και με τις λέξεις !!
ReplyDeleteΜου μοιάζει "μαντινάδα "???? Καλό σου βράδυ !
Right now I would love to be that cat. We are having snow here and it is tooo early for that.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always amazing and your blog so inspiring. A pleasure to visit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views! I love the kitty too. :)
ReplyDeletePoppy, you live in such a beautiful land. Your photos are lovely and your kitty looks like he has the life! Thanks for sharing your photos and your poetry at my HOME. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
I love this post! that little orange blossom is one of my favorite plants.........ad one of the humming- bird's!
ReplyDeleteDo you know the name???
I love your posts!!!
Ah Poppy View a beautiful blogger, I'm glad I found you. You bring so much inspiration to all your followers and readers. I wish I was smart as you. But my friend I'm just happy to be part of a multitude who follows you. Have a good weekend. Isn't Prince Richard a charmer?
ReplyDeletethese are such pretty and cheerful photos. I love that time of day. It's my favorite for photographing. It's been a bit chilly here to get out at sunrise but I'm going to get out there again soon...as soon as I dig my sweaters out.
ReplyDeleteI think that your kitty likes the camera! ;) Beautiful pictures and lovely poetry, as always...how inspiring it must be to wake up to that view every morning!
ReplyDeleteYou live in a place with such a variety of beauty. I love the vines and the orange bloom. You take very breathtaking shots.
ReplyDeleteAnn
hello
ReplyDeleteI seen you on the blog My Romantic Home and thought I would introduce myself
You have beautiful views to look at for sure
Janice
Gorgeous photos - lovely lyrical words!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Beautiful! Gorgeous! Spectacular! Visiting from Oh, the places I've been!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written and illustrated. I love your cloud photos especially.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful there -- love the sky and all the blues.
ReplyDeleteOmigosh, so beautiful! I could look at your views forever! Thanks for sharing t MM. :) xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies and your views are gorgeous, Poppy! Lovely photos, thanks for sharing. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views - enjoyed seeing your part of the world. Prince Richard - I am right there with you, as I am not an early bird either. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
What magnificent views! What a glorious place to live. I'm so glad you share lots of photos with us. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteI'm so behind in my blog reading, Poppy, so I am just now catching up with your spectacular photos. I love seeing what fall looks like in Crete through your lens!
ReplyDeleteYou have make beautiful photos, poppy!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, RW & SK
A sweet kitty . . . a lovely sky . . . lovely photos of your beautiful area.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful country you live in. The world is full of beautiful places, isn't it? I wonder how cold it gets in Greece? Do you ever have snow?
ReplyDeleteOh Poppy, I have missed you these past 3 weeks and your brightness in your writing as well as the images shared. You are like a snap of life and I love what you share~
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are amazing. I love watching the skies in autumn.
ReplyDeleteBreathtakingly gorgeous photos! Love the serenity of the kitty! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
Such a sweet kitty!!! Beautiful photos Poppy, those sky views are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Ah, there is nothing like autumn, except for spring :) Thank you for linking up your lovely posts and poetic lyrics on the Art of Home-Making Mondays Poppy!
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