healingwords: poetry for the soul

The terraces in the countryside around the village are dotted with daisies. I was out an hour before sunset, already many of the flowers in the shade were closing. It reminded me of the origin of the word daisy, 'day's eye', as the sun drops and the petals close over the yellow suns. 

A beautiful day in Pego with unexpected heat after the fierce weekend winds and the warmth of being with my family.  © 2019 Jacqueline Knight Cotterill.  All rights reserved.  

Even in December there is light and colour and beauty. This little plant was bright against the moss green as the sun lit up its heart leaf.  © 2019 Jacqueline Knight Cotterill.  All rights reserved.