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Retiring Butterflies, Bumblebees Will Return

Butterflies retire in Fall, fluttering wings be missed
Bumblebees follow suit, honey gathering complete
Sparrows remain on duty their song a pleasure so
Pigeons call their friends discussing what to do
A ladybird just visited always a pleasure to see

Figs eaten a month ago, flavour still alive
Now their leaves of Fall, green and yellow
Glide down upon a lawn so green‎ still lush
Ground inviting another tree sheds its leaves,
Deep maroon in color contrast on the grass

A tree full of quince fruit awaiting a gin to drink
Single petal roses, smiling faces ready to sleep
Flowers brighten a day; white, purple, and yellow
Hydrangeas now cream and pink‎ display their pride
All sense a season’s change as Fall moves on apace

Grateful for colors galore
Celebration of year abound
From summer’s heat to Autumn’s cool
We must be thankful Universe supreme
Mother Nature’s gift glows forever in our hearts

Simon Lever
Simon Lever
Prior to his retirement, Simon engaged in software and services sector search and recruitment for American companies around Europe. He has retained the enjoyment of engaging with people from other countries and cultures. His energies are now directed towards voluntary community activities, journaling, and exhibition stewardship. He is a Featured Contributor for BizCatalyst 360°. As an Exhibition Steward, at the 1000-year-old Winchester Cathedral, he is responsible for guiding visitors from the world over, around the award-winning 'Kings and Scribes Exhibition', which includes the 900-year-old Winchester Bible. The exhibition introduces visitors to Winchester's historical significance as a former capital of England. Simon's journaling activities are published on BizCatalyst 360° and accompanying posts on LinkedIn, He acknowledges the inspiration afforded him by Carol Campos of Massachusetts: Life Strategist, Writer, and Intuitive Business Leader who introduced him to writing with feeling; from the heart. Simon's forté is creative writing; the accent on the natural environment, transforming feelings, emotions, sights, sounds, and scents of Mother Nature's landscape; hills and rivers and woodland into words, transporting the reader to the locations. Essays include accounts of his life in former days. Instinctively writing in such a spontaneous manner, descriptions become life-like. His often emotionally charged writing, whether describing a surreal 'Son et Lumière' at the Grand Place in Brussels to experiences acquired during European business travel. Journaling and Exhibition Steward activities are his key sources of inspiration and creativity. Kindness is ever more important, where he is a promoter of Shelly Elsliger PPCC's 'Decide to be Kind' Campaign. Simon champions Positivity, Empathy, and Kindness and has been described as a 'Beacon of Positivity'.

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    • Dear Larry,

      Thank you for your most meaningful comments. Gardening including sitting in the garden after investing time making it more than welcoming, I do like to view the natural way it has developed over the years. We planted many trees which are now rather special including weeping willows, quince, Indian Bean Tree, fig tree, two apple trees,
      Raspberries, buxus and more. Thanks again, Larry, we do have a similar view on gardens.

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