Even in the deepest blue, she found a way to hold the light. #flowers #poppies #nature #photography #ethereal

The daisy doesn't mind who visits, as long as they appreciate the light. <3 #flowers #daisy #nature #insects #photography #macro

you are your own hero... #Roses #Flower #Garden #SpringBlooms #Nature

“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.” —Maya Angelou #FloralFriday #nature #photography #roses #quotes

“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.” ―Virginia Woolf #flowers #bloomscrolling #nature #gardening #quotes

Finding some clarity in a morning edged in raindrops. #ColorADay #flowers #RedWed #raindrops #Photography #tulips

"Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction." —Rumi #roses #rosewednesday #flowers #blooms #spring #nature #photography #beauty

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." — Aesop #blooms #poppies #flowers #spring #nature #photography #quotes

Sending you some extra sunshine today. <3 #photography #flowers #poppies #naturephotography #blooms #spring

John would’ve been 62 today. He lost his journals to the streets of SoCal while homeless, so I wrote the story he couldn't finish for his son. A 1980s SF Bay Area memoir of young love, addiction, and a 33-year bond. FREE today for his birthday. #BlueSkyBooks www.amazon.com/When-Became-...

This Calla Lilly reminds me of a trumpet :) No surprise, because I always hear music when I look at flowers...lyrics from songs mostly :) moniquerardinrichardson.com #callalily #flowers #blooms #spring, #nature #photography

You have walked through fire, survived floods. and triumphed over demons. Remember this the next time you doubt your own power. Yung Pueblo #quotes #roses #flowers #spring #blooms #nature #beauty #photography #macro

"If daisies are simple... then I'm a simple girl." —Monique Rardin Richardson moniquerardinrichardson.com #daisies #flowers #nature #photography #blooms #spring

In this moment, I'm trying very hard to focus my attention on the roses— and not the thorns. <3 #rosewednesday #roses #flowers #springiscoming #nature #photography

There was a time I didn’t care much for calla lilies… now I see them as living sculpture. All those quiet curves. When the light hits just right, the white and gold gather into a soft halo—a small pool of gold in the heart of the flower. #callalilies #flowers #nature #photography

Can anyone else see—LOVE? :) moniquerardinrichardson.com #flowers #hearts #love #photography #nature

Anyone can love a rose, but it takes a lot to love a leaf. It's ordinary to love the beautiful, but it's beautiful to love the ordinary. <3 #leaves #nature #photograpy #raindrops #springiscoming #art #quotes

"I may be just a speck of dust on this planet, but I intend to make a change—if not in others, then in myself." —Monique Rardin Richardson #ladybug #nature #photogrpahy #quoteoftheday #HopeAndHealing

"Have you heard the tiny trumpets that the little freesias blow, ringing in the March winds, soft and low?” — Albert Durrant Watson #flowers #quotes #nature #blooms #springiscoming #garden #photography #raindrops

In the rearview mirror, everything looks smaller—except the memories we aren't ready to leave behind... www.amazon.com/Last-Hello-M... #freeebook #FreeEbookDownload #secondchanceromance #SecondChanceLove #romancebooks #KindleFreebie

"Softness triumphs over hardness, gentleness over strength. The flexible is superior over the immovable." — Lao Tzu #flowers #blooms #photography #quotes #nature

Nothing in nature blooms all year—be patient with yourself. <3 #flowers #poppies #blooms #nature #photography #springiscoming #beauty #floralart

"I must have flowers, always, and always." — Claude Monet #quotes #flowers #floralart #photography #nature #blooms #spring #garden #beauty

I'm so incredibly moved by the love Our Last Hello has been receiving. Readers are calling it a journey they didn’t want to end. If you’re looking for a story that touches the heart and captures the essence of a life-changing connection, this is for you. Link in comments. #BookReview #FiveStarRead

A picture doesn't need to be perfect to be beautiful, and neither do you. :) <3 #daisy #simplicity #beauty #photography #flowers #blooms #garden #nature #smile

"It's an odd thing, happiness. Some people take happiness from gold. Or black pearls. And some of us, far more fortunate, take their happiness from periwinkles." —Patricia A. McKillip #periwinkles #flowers #quotes #blooms #nature #photography #beauty #simplicity #raindrops

"Never lose hope, my dear heart; miracles dwell in the invisible". —Rumi #quotes #daffodils #flowers #blooms #nature #photography #beauty

#roses #flowers #WednesdayRose #blooms #photography #nature

Walton Lighthouse in Santa Cruz... "She is like a revolving lighthouse; pitch darkness alternating with a dazzling brilliancy!" —Henry James #quotes #photography #lighthouses #santacruz #ocean #oilpainting #art

"And then my heart with pleasure fills, and dances with the daffodils". —William Wordsworth #quotes #flowers #daffodils #photography #floralart #nature

Another surprise! My dear friend and wonderful poet Pamela L Pan's poetry book arrived in the mail! It's beautiful ❤ What an honor to help you create your book cover. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your history and your incredible collection of poems.❤ #poetry #poet #writer #create

A surprise I just received....it's so pretty! ❤ #poetry #poets #writers #dreamscometrue #keepbelieving #love

To say I'm over the moon is an understatement. <3 #poetry #poetrylives #writerslife #dreamscometrue #keepbelieving

"Never judge a heart by its scars." #valentinesday #leaves #photography #hearts #quote #nature #streetphotography #red #love

My blog for today... Finding Solace in Shadows: Poems on Isolation and Lunar Whispers. <3 www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/so/36Pm_qCkK... #PoetryCommunity #FindingSolace #MoonPoetry #Stillness #IntrovertLife #ChronicIllness #HealingThroughArt #SlowLiving #WriterLife #WomenWriters

Just in time for the month of love.... Despina got this great review! #books #romancebooks #cupid #greekmythology #novella #1940s #readersoffacebook www.amazon.com/Despina-Anti...

I know I’m in the minority with these feelings. This poem is a raw reflection of my experience living in this world. And it's okay if you don't agree, or if you appreciate life as we know it. I just long for simplicity and the beauty that could be. #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #poems

I grew up on an island in the Bay Area, and now live in the valley, and when I stumble across these Ice Plants, it takes me back to my youth and old home. #blooms #flowers #plants #nature #photography

“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” ― Jack Kerouac #quotes #flowers #daisies #photography #nature #blooms

“If what you're doing doesn't make you happy, you're doing the wrong thing.” ― Bob Ross #flowers #beauty #nature #macro #blooms #photography

Here's one of my poems from the latest anthology. If you have a poem you'd like to share, post it in the comments. I'd love to read it! ❤ #poetrycommunity #poetrylives #poetrylovers #themoon

Some sunshine arrived in my mailbox. It's here, and it's beautiful! So proud to be a part of this collection of poetry ❤ Excited to dive in! #poetrylives #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers

Lots of giveaways today! Hundreds of books and even a literary print of your choice from Forever Present Gifts! www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/so/f7PlxuM0n... #freeromancereads #freebooks #freeart #literaturelover #readers

Even the telephone pole can't distract from the beauty of the sky. <3 #cloudscape #sunset #nature #beauty #photography #clouds

New Poetry Book Open Mic Reading, Free eBook Download today, and Sale at Forever Present Gifts! #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #giftshop #literarygifts #FreeBooks #freeromancereads www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/so/6bPl2xoM8...

Super excited about this! You can now purchase copies of this wonderful collection at the retailer below or on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. So honored to be part of this beautiful collaboration of talented poets! bookshop.org/shop/alibibo... #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #newrelease #poems

"If I could fall into the sky Do you think time would pass me by? Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles If I could just see you If I could just hold you tonight." #cloudscape #trees #nature #sunset #photography #nature

Raindrops through the window <3 #trees #raindrops #rain #nature #photography

Winter... #nature #photography #sunset #trees #winter

“Pink skies are nature’s way of reminding us that even the most fleeting moments can leave a lasting impression.” – Unknown #pinkskies #sky #nature #beauty #sunset #trees #photography