Final Days
It is a crisp October morning. Mist hangs in the air from last night’s moisture; while sunlight adds drama to the land and sea. I can hear a chorus of Canadian Geese announcing their arrival as they inhabit the space overhead. They arrive in formation moving quickly into the expansive space beyond. A few stranglers appear a few seconds later, working furiously to fall in line with the others.
Gratitude whelms inside for making such a rich discovery so close to home. Subject matter abounds and the seas’ expansiveness enlivens the spirit! Soon the park gates will be closing as the season comes to an end. A foreboding sense of melancholy creeps into the crevices of the mind. With the closing of the gates a longer journey would have to be made in order to reach this small sanctuary. Visitors are arriving one last time to witness nature’s treasures. Although the park shall close, nature will march on, sailing into the next season, oblivious to man’s restrictions beyond.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Powell’s Point Park, Nova Scotia
When I painted the study for “Final Days” it was a bittersweet moment for me. My uncle had suddenly passed away the day before my visit. He was a lovely,gentle man. I knew a new chapter was about to begin for both he and his family. Once again nature brought solace in a challenging time. I envisioned his spirit soaring into an expansiveness as beautiful as that day! Nature has always been a friend and never ceases to bring comfort.
The park is now open and I joyfully visited again yesterday! So many paintings to paint there: I will have to get busy before the gates close! Wishing you peaceful days ahead in nature’s wonderful playground.
9 Comments
It looks peaceful, I can feel the crisp air!
Absolutely beautiful, Debbie, as I knew it would be. What you’ve written makes it extra special. Thanks for sharing this with us.
It’s a lovely painting Debbie I feel I want to soar away with those birds
Debbie,
This place looks so serene and beautiful. I can understand how it can be so peaceful to go there and paint. I just took a big, deep relaxing breath as if I were there basking in the quiet.
Thanks for sharing your work and your precious writing that goes with it.
Cheryl
A beautiful painting, Debbie. Serene, but with an underlying energy to it. The words you wrote give it an added depth.
Beautiful painting and a tribute..
Hi Karen, Irene, Elizabeth, Cheryl, Julie and Michelle!
A big thank you to you all for taking the time to visit my blog! I greatly appreciate your wonderful comments about both the writing and painting of “Final Days”. I wish you could all come out painting with me in the park. We would have so much fun! It is a beautiful place where nature seems to have a beat of its own. I look forward to my next visit with you on my blog. Wishing you all peaceful days in nature
Love Debbie
Debbie, Sorry for your loss. The painting is lovely and I look forward to seeing more from that beautiful park.
Thanks very much for your kind words Bill. I am looking forward to spending more time in the park soon! Thanks for visiting