Almost the end of the summer....

Last day of August...how did we get here so fast?   i often feel very sad at the end of August knowing what lies ahead....but somehow it isn't happening this year!

Put in a very long day in the studio, trimming and handling (putting on handles) many many mugs, cups, casseroles and vases!!   But i had wonderful company, finished the book i referred to yesterday, it really was quite fabulous.    I'm now all obsessed with Greek Mythology, especially Demeter and Persephone!  So here is the opening to a new book i found on Amazon!!!

Invocation to Demeter.

Demeter, Lady of fruits and grains,
of ripening suns and harvest rains,
I call to you, Mother, to hear my plea -
Bestow Your blessings here on me.
Goddess, who searches in places wild,
To bring home safely Her stolen child,
Who changes the Summer's greens to gold,
And causes the cycle of life to unfold,
Beautiful Lady, whose love runs deep,
Who banishes growth during Winter's sleep,
And causes the seeds to stir in Spring,
Attend our circle and blessings bring
by Autumn Rose.

This seemed so fitting as i watched this sunset this evening!