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Brenda Davis Harsham

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January 20, 2023

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Memoir, Photography, Poetry

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Layers of Light

clouds on Mount Greylock, 
ever-changing layers of 
dark and light 

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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December 25, 2021

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Holiday, Photography, Poetry

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Year’s End Cheer

Lit Tree with Golden Bird, snowflake ball and frog prince

May your days be full of cheer,
with everyone you hold dear
feeling well and full of fun —
each and every one! Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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November 14, 2021

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Entranced by

the moment when light
through colored glass turns sunshine
into magic 

2021 Brenda Davis Harsham Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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April 9, 2021

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Grandfather Tree

Despite hurricane,
snowfall, driving rain,
Grandfather Tree Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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April 2, 2021

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April’s Magic

through barren trees,
light shines 
the strongest

Copyright 2021 Brenda Davis Harsham

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To those celebrating holidays — may you be safe and happy together or separate. Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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January 15, 2021

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Memoir, Photography, Poetry

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Behind the Tree Line

some days 
the light shines brightest 
behind the tree line 

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August 18, 2020

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Open to the Sun

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I won’t focus on shadows.
I won’t hide my head.
I’ll open to the sun
like the tiny phlox
that blooms,
even on cold days, Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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April 30, 2020

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Photography, Poetry

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Holding Light

Any vessel
can hold
light.

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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January 5, 2020

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Poetry

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Wishes have Wings

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In the faraway summer,
wishes took flight. Wishes of
healing, happiness, and light.
And peace, joy, and plenty for all,
whether busy as bees.
Or lonely and small.  Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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May 9, 2019

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Noon Light

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a walk at noon
rare break from my desk,
light steps

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February 7, 2019

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Shadow Play

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reflecting
on pathways
and shadows

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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January 14, 2018

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Holiday, Photography, Poetry, Writing Tips

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Lights in a Storm

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When storms churn surf
and flood waters rise,
beacons of light
are as vital as breath.

Copyright 2018 Brenda Davis Harsham Continue reading →

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