An old house remains on our land. It has two rooms and no plumbing. The remnants of an outhouse sit behind, as does a freshwater creek. We imagine the former residents were farm workers, collapsing onto straw-filled mattresses after a hard day in the fields. Though the only inhabitants truly known are the turkey vulturesContinue reading “These Walls Don’t Talk”
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Wild
“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.” – John Muir Lake Lure in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, weeks before it was decimated by catastrophic flooding from the remnants of wild, raging Hurricane Helene. While difficult to spot mammals sheltering within the thick brush and large trees of theContinue reading “Wild”
Mimic
A hundred different songs I hear Outside my window loud and clear So many birds there must be Singing bright and joyfully I peek through the window blind A solo mockingbird I find “Northern Mockingbirds can learn as many as 200 songs, and often mimic sounds in their environment including other birds, car alarms, andContinue reading “Mimic”
Spring Days
Spring days gratify the soul Like spring flowers Comfortably swaddled in yellow Emit sweet nectar Welcoming all Who wish to visit Moonwashed Weekly Prompt by Eugi
Apathy
I sit on the fence of neutrality Listening to your perspective Perhaps I do not share your views Yet I will listen As you are not going anywhere And neither am I I am grounded by my circumstances Tolerant of your presence Indifferent to your troubles As will I be to the next Who feels the need toContinue reading “Apathy”
Neon Night
Quiet night for two We recount our busy week Grateful for downtime Glasses clinked and wine consumed We look to the evening sky ~ The stars are outshined by neon lights ~ Wine glass reflections Reveal active cityscape Faint sounds of music Our restless feet found tapping Empty glasses abandoned A Tanka Puente for TankaContinue reading “Neon Night”
Heartstrings
Heartstrings play Regal beauty Osprey hunter rests Swimming fish below school I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CVIII Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #408 – Heart
Haulover Inlet
In human foibles we focus The people adore An inexperienced boater Yes! Our audience wants… Additional coverage of those who fail But then not wanting to see harm? Though videos go viral When we pull the… Sirens rush to the scene Police boats flashing, guards of the coast Death defying rescues Infrequent at… Usual footage ofContinue reading “Haulover Inlet”
Spring Stroll
Cool dawn Light jacket on Stroll along nature trail Flower buds silent wave Their blooms still shy Birds tweet Picnic Consumed on rock A scenic view admired Earth’s star warms afternoon Jacket waist-tied Birds rest TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 4, hosted by Selma.
An Invitation
I gaze at my reflection in the park pond. Tiny ripples distort my face. A backdrop of pink cherry blossoms creates a serene scene, though my internal reflection is anything but. I had hoped that a morning walk in the park would lift my mood. The first warm day after a long and brutal winter.Continue reading “An Invitation”
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