These Muffled Days of November
November 7, 2013
Cloudy morning, Skagit Valley
November Again Again
by David Budbill, from While We’ve Still Got Feet: New Poems
Gray, damp, sere, chill,
bare November days
here again this year.
Day after day
clouds down
around our ankles.
The quiet, meditative
beauty of these
muffled days.
Withdraw, return,
pull in,
to somewhere
inside
both house
and life.
Rosemary's Blog 
November 7, 2013 at 6:10 am
Skagit Valley is very beautifull, but where it is – I don’t know 🙂
November 7, 2013 at 8:19 am
The Skagit Valley is in Western Washington between Seattle and Canada. If you drive one hour straight north from Seattle on I-5, you will find yourself there.
November 8, 2013 at 5:10 am
Very nice place to live in.
November 7, 2013 at 6:21 am
Oooooooooooo the middle image, I wonder what it looks like in watercolor, I wonder how you might keep the stalks individuals, if you painted it….:D
November 7, 2013 at 6:34 am
I do like the hints of green that still are there. And the wonderful, low clouds. They’re like a muffler, wrapped around the hills.
November 7, 2013 at 8:25 am
Rosemary, I just wanted you to know that I am enjoying your blog so much. I look forward to opening new posts, they are always a treat. I am new to watercolor, am taking my first classes this fall and your photos and paintings are inspiring. Thank you for your generosity and for continuing to share.
November 7, 2013 at 9:18 am
Rachel, thank you for commenting. And welcome to my blog! I’d love to hear more about what brought you to watercolor painting. As for me, I felt that I wanted to pursue some sort of challenging (to me) creative art for this next phase of my life as I eventually transition from working to retirement. Watercolors are rather portable and easy for someone who has to start and stop and fit everything into a work schedule.
November 7, 2013 at 10:24 am
Glorious photos, Rosemary, and a great poem to accompany. I’m always impressed by your ability to find just the right thing!