A mind well nourished Quietly observes Its inner voice heard Its own nature examined Thoughts flow in turbulent waters Snatching at bits of light Insights bloom into truths Each a unique flower Perfectly placed in a creative bouquet Reena’s Xploration Challenge #340
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Anhinga
wide-spread wing posture solar heat energizes ready for fishing I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXXIV Terri’s Sunday Stills: On the #Wing
Urban Stimulation
I seek urban stimulationThough I’m not a city playerCherished time spent lost in natureBrings a sense of isolationThough I’m not a city playerI seek urban stimulation W3 Prompt #117: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Sadje, prompts us to write a biolet on the theme love/hate: The Biolet is a six line poem; the firstContinue reading “Urban Stimulation”
Stormy Start
It’s heresweltering heathigh humidity blendssky blackens with summer rain stormsbrewing at the airport ready to goon long planned vacationour flight delayedwe wait Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 44. My first attempt at a Butterfly Cinquain using the kigo phrase “summer rain storms.”
Globe Amaranth
Tinyyellow bloomssurprise Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Pairs in Perspective
A pair of photos showing a fungus covered tree stump. The first focused on the fungus covered stump and the second featuring the fungus. It is difficult to discern the size of this glass bottle sculpture until you place a person in its center. These aquatic plants are part of a much larger picture. AContinue reading “Pairs in Perspective”
M is for Mojo
What madness!Masterful mindsManifesting MMesmerizing magic indeedI mull over the meaningSeated under massive moss masked treesFeeling minuscule yet mighty A marvelous mystical moment! Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Magic by Gerry C and Sue W Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Mystical Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Madness by Sue W and Gerry C Pull Up a Seat, Week 29 byContinue reading “M is for Mojo”
Turkey Vulture
Widespread throughout North America, these birds are known for several unappealing characteristics, including eating roadkill, vomiting on animals (e.g. humans) that get too close, and defecating on their own feet to cool themselves. Despite these traits, one cannot help but be intrigued by their large wingspan, as they gracefully soar on thermals in the sky,Continue reading “Turkey Vulture”
Bigfoot
A drive through mountains and valleysA walk through woodlands and swampMy dad listens, his eyes watchfor elusive beings known as Sasquatch W3 Prompt #116: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, “little ol’”David himself, prompts us to write about something that we find amusing.
Rocking Marshside
Smoldering heat quashed Submerged in cool marsh water‘Til distant sun dipsMidsummer darkness beckonsRocking fine waterside chair Shadows of the nightTall reeds silhouette againstStar sparkled waterNo cutting the grass out thereImmersed in protective brine Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 43 Sadje’s What do you see # 245
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