Lizards abound in south Florida. Most are not native. As entertaining as the lizards are the people who hate them, jumping (even shrieking) when one scurries across their path. Though I must admit that I get a little twitchy when I spot a large alligator or crocodile basking on a nearby shoreline. Curly tail lizardsContinue reading “For the Love of Lizards”
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She Wilts
Gifted the worldNatural beauty and intelligence Wealth and opportunity Loved and doted uponThere she sitsA wilted flowerAsk what she lacksShe will not (cannot?) tellAn easy smileA dismissive shrugYet under the surfaceLies something profound W3 Prompt #97: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s poet of the week, Jane, prompts us to write a three stanza poem inspired by the phraseContinue reading “She Wilts”
Metal Pairs
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge (CFFC) – Pairs
Signs of Spring
On a lone flowerThe first butterfly of springDrinks with great fervorLaughing mountains discoverColorful rainbowsMarch winds stir dandelionsRooted in spring mudWintering insects take flightAfter long winter slumber Spring at lastMortals sing with joySongs of hope Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 24, 3/5/24 dVerse Quadrille #196 – Let’s have a Slumber Party! hosted by Punam.
White Structures
Old or newThey come to lightStructures paintedIn shades of white Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge – White by Sue W & Gerry C
A Nature Walk
Nature’s sweet callTrees softly whisper The caress of a gentle breezeBirds mellifluously serenade The spirit responds
Reckless Adventure
I am only fourteenI don’t intend any harmI just want to be seenSo I turn on the charmI don’t intend any harmIt’s attention I seekSo I turn on the charmPlay it cool and sweetIt’s attention I seekRecklessness adds to the funPlay it cool and sweetWatch it come undoneRecklessness adds to the funI just want toContinue reading “Reckless Adventure”
Crimson Bottlebrush
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Shade
I come through the fogAn ominous shadow Cast by the light of the full moonI rise from the earthAnd walk upon wallsCarrying with me Answers to the universePrepare for my visitYou are the next chapter Sadje’s What do you see # 227
Purple Gallinule
It appears to walk on water as it swiftly traverses the lily pads. Brazen little guy came onto our boat. Our guide informed us that it is looking for insects hitchhiking on the tourists 🙂 For I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LIII
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