Peering Through

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Raccoon
Peering through obstructions, seeing beyond that which is in front.
Observing to understand the moment, going to the heart.
At the centre of it All, knowing the mind and heart are One.

Sanctuary from Winter

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Another season of cold approaching, moment by moment.
The search has ended to find a sanctuary from Winter.
Why worry about tomorrow or horizons beyond mind?

Sleepy Morning

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Raccoon
Journey through the darkness and the cool night has faded away.
The breaking of dawn has now passed and morning is in full bloom.
Sleep comes without effort, despite the rising heat of the new day.

Grubbing

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Concealed beneath the surface, promises of tomorrow held.
Sensing hidden treasures, today is cast aside without care.
A question often forgotten: where has your yesterday gone?

Searching for Treasure

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Searching beneath the surface for undiscovered treasures.
Reaching beyond limits, your senses awakened and attuned.
Where to find what you are seeking, but by looking within.

Tree of Solitude

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High above in a tree of solitude, awaits a raccoon.
Peering out into the world, sensing the din and busyness.
What can be done but to remain still and create your own peace.

Dreams of Spring

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Serenity held in the moment of an Autumn morning.
Prelude to the long Winter sleep sought with anticipation.
What peace will be found in your dreams of the Spring of tomorrow?

Tree of Three

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Nocturnal wanderings in search of adventure before dawn.
At Sunrise, light is shone and the world revealed and awakened.
For those seeking solitude, what Truth is revealed in their sleep?

Morning Climb

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An old tree, little remaining yet still standing upright tall.
Scarred by time and those seeking safety and a sanctuary.
For the old tree offers new life a chance to grow old too.

The Nose Knows

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A bright morning, padding softly on hard snow this way and that.
Following scents and sounds of things no longer present and seen.
The awakening day is your sign to sleep, time to turn in.