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The following poem/story was inspired by and written for love-celebrations, Valentine’s Day and wedding anniversaries. I am happy to share this now with you. You may use it for matching occasions: Das folgende Gedicht schrieb ich einst für Liebesangelegenheiten, Valentinstage und Hochzeitsjubiläen. Gerne möchte ich dieses nun mit Euch teilen. Ihr könnt es gerne für […]
Why are poems important? What can we learn from daffodils and the movie „Dead Poets Society“? Why do „I“ write poetry? Warum sind Gedichte wichtig? Was lernen wir von Narzissen und vom Film „Club der toten Dichter“? Warum schreibe „ich“ Gedichte? It is said that we are able to express our feelings through poetry. The […]
Spring has arrived in our high valley in the Southeastern Alps. It is Friday, the 1st of May, and all the apple trees are in bloom. Also the pear trees show their white blossoms. Bees are humming and the bright sunlight with the waters of heaven beckons the colours of nature. Der Frühling ist in […]
I like snowmen. Well, this is not unusual. But why I like them might surprise you. For me, they are a stong symbol of poetry and creative energy. Little starlike snowflakes falling from the sky, sticking, melting together to become one form. Ich mag Schneemänner. Nun, das ist nichts Ungewöhnliches. Warum ich sie mag, wird […]
How the Bubble princess came to my world Wie die Schaumprinzessin in meine Welt kam As a child staying with my granny brought me the most astonishing experiences because she told many stories filled with fantasy and poetry. Even when I was taking a bubble bath there were stories told. Soon, we started to imagine […]
Hi, Hallo, For the fin of the year, a little poem I wrote about one of my most favourite countries – Finland. From this land the ancestors of my mother come from. They were Sami, the Indian peoples that are still living in Lappland today. Zum Jahresende, ein kleines Gedicht, das ich über eines meiner […]
Can you feel the love tonight? This Christmas was filled with music. We had a wonderful evening with family, friends and neighbours. Erik bought our Christmas tree from the local fire fighter‘s brigade and we decorated it with memories – little pieces we got on our travels or from our ancestors. It was so beautiful […]
Winter‘s coming – Der Winter kommt Running in the morning. It is cold, minus 2 degrees Celsius. Our high valley is covered in frost, but it melts away during the day. On some days it is exceptionally mild. Then breathing while running does not hurt. The lungs have to get used to the cold. They […]
Late summer forest walks – Spätsommerliche Waldspaziergänge It is mostly in the early mornings when my dog Atia and I drop out for a walk in the forests nearby. Here in the Alps, you have to go or run uphill a lot. It wakes you up and keeps you warm, even when it is quite […]
Our little house on the mountain – Unser kleines Haus in den Bergen Old buildings can provide us with a wonderful indoor climate. Cool during summertime, a perfect room humidity in winter with additional good air to breathe. In order to gain the comfort of an old building, it is vital to use the right […]