Friday, August 30, 2013

Why are you so blue, Mr. Jay?

A few weeks ago I found these feathers up at the cabin.
Apparently, it's moulting season and some unfortunate blue jay had lost his lovely feathers.

They were way too pretty to just throw away...
...so after I took a few photos, I stuck them in my little "not just for Christmas" tree.
I keep it up all year and decorate it according to the season.


 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, 
and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 
~ Matthew 6:26


Blue

Flying up and away toward
a cedar’s green flame: a jay.
Nothing comes close to its color
in the autumn fields. Even the juniper berries
look more like bruise than blue.
It is a brash statement against
camouflage. Look at me! Look at me!
the blue jay says. And we do.
All this busyness of bushes and trees,
browned grasses in the field, and
there: the jay. Blue.
Oh, look at it: blue!

by Matthew J. Spireng


Blessings,

Debby





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10 comments:

  1. S. EtoleAugust 30, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    You have caught and shared their beauty well.

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    1. Debby RayAugust 31, 2013 at 5:33 AM

      Thank you Susan...I just wish they were a little sweeter :)

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  2. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    I especially love the up close photo of the feathers....it was just beautiful!!! You have a great talent my friend!!

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  3. MollySeptember 2, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Great photos, they look lovely! Thank you for sharing. :D
    Molly

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 3, 2013 at 2:26 AM

      Thank you. Molly! I just took a peek at your blog too....I love it and those signs you are making are WAY cool! Following you now!

      Blessings,
      Debby

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 5, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Your photos are stunning and I adore the feathers. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, marty

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 5, 2013 at 6:44 AM

      Thank you, Marty. Your comments are always an encouragement to me!

      Blessings,
      Debby

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  5. Stan and Jody GabaraSeptember 7, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful photos at Simple & Sweet Fridays! The feathers are awesome!!

    Hugs,
    Jody

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Thank you for stopping by today! Your sweet comments are such an encouragement to me.