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Northern Shoveler
These migratory ducks are among the many amazing birds that inhabit Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Though they are common in many parts of the world, they are new to me. I slowly drove the 7 miles of one-way, limestone packed road called Black Point Wildlife Drive. Meandering through saltwater marsh, I spent over twoContinue reading “Northern Shoveler”
A chōka: Fleeing South
Great snowstorms up northWinter’s wrath is upon usFleeing as a birdSeeking respite from the coldFrigid winds blow southSought warmth remains elusiveBare branches tauntingDefying the need for greenNo doubt I shall persevereSettled in deep southBiting northern winds muzzledCool breeze on bare skin Thawed in the warmth of the sunA gift of spring in winter Colleen’s 24Continue reading “A chōka: Fleeing South”
Aquamarine
Aquamarine seas Scarcely a sea swellCalm aquamarine watersLong exhale of breath With pelicans… ❤️ Terri’s Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge: Ethereal #Aquamarine RDP Monday: SWELL by sgeoil Aquamarine beetle
Bridges Before Walls
We build too many walls and not enough bridges. Isaac Newton Leya’s Lens-Artists Challenge #283 – Illustrate a Favourite Quote or Poem
Lost City
He stands in the courtyard of the lost city, holding an old scroll of ancient parchment. The archaic language written thereupon is similar to the primitive languages he had studied most of his scholarly life. It speaks of treasures hidden beneath the old city, though some of the text he could not decipher. He knewContinue reading “Lost City”
Hidden
Beneath the surfacean old soul remainsburied under layers of contemporary viewpointsthat leave the foundation withinforgotten and derelict Chipping away the layersslowly reveals the essenceof the structures originreviving primal access W3 Prompt #90: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s host, David himself, prompts us to “…try our hands at a relatively simple ‘nonce’ poetic form that I created. ItContinue reading “Hidden”
A gogyohka: Eastern Bluebird
Hello little bluebirdVivid blue muted in anticipation of springThe north wind does not deterPatiently perched at the birdbathWaiting for the ice to melt Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 17 I. J.’s Birds of the Week XLVII
Foolish Games
She stares into her bathroom mirror, a smug smile upon her face. She did it! She revealed herself to her lover’s wife during the celebration of their twentieth wedding anniversary. A posh restaurant, a shared bottle of champagne, live piano music… Perfect, except for the unexpected guest. She giggles at the recent memory. He andContinue reading “Foolish Games”
Moving Windows
Through a bus window Through a train window Through a plane window Through a boat window Terri’s Sunday Stills: Looking at Life Through a #Window
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