I search through my wildflower photos anticipating a difficult time choosing which photo to use in my native spring flower post. Instead, I discover the difficulty is in finding a “native” wildflower. Little Sweet BetsyDemure natural treasureFragrant bloom displayed Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 31, 4/23/24, Part I Cee’s Flower of the DayContinue reading “Sweet Betsy”
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Rocks Rock
From mountains to sea… For Lens-Artists Challenge #295 – Rock Your World, hosted by Donna at windkisses.com.
American White Pelican
To watch a large white pelican soar to great heightsand arrive in formation among its companions,is a marvel indeed -for its landing is most ungraceful,its disproportionate beakthreatening to plunge the birdinto the water’s depths.It is the awkwardnessthat I find most endearing. dVerse Poetics – Maggie Smith and Conversational Mode of Address hosted by Sanaa (aka adashofsunny).Continue reading “American White Pelican”
Pretty Purple
Flowering Vines Purple is not a color commonly found in nature, with the exception of flowers! I narrowed my many purple flower photos down to two flowering vines. Neither are native to the United States, but have been planted for their ornamental properties. I wish I could upload the fragrant smell of the wisteria. AContinue reading “Pretty Purple”
Lenten Roses
Hiding in the shadeBetrayed by striking flowersBid winter farewell Cee’s weekend Flower of the Day (FOTD) challenge.
Black Crowned Night Heron
Sheltering among the mangroves in South Florida. Seeking quietudeSheltered from city dwellersRudely invaded For I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LIX
Black Rat Snake
It cautiously creeps through green grassSleek skin glistening black in bright sunFlicking forked tongue sensing its surroundingsOblivious to the reaction of onlookersA gamut of emotions from reverence to terror Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge – Black by Sue W & Gerry C
Pastel Nightmare
Though the day is bright,I sit alone on the throne of midnight illusions,cursed by dark imaginations.*Pink and blue pastels fail to lighten my mood.A feeble attempt at people watching;a pastime that only feeds my paranoia.The courtyard reeks of floral blooms;Louis Vuitton and Chanel hang from elbows,laughing ladies – taunt me.I flee into darkness. Reena’s XplorationContinue reading “Pastel Nightmare”
American Coot
“A swimming chicken – what a hoot!” “Don’t be a fool – you crazy old coot!” For I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LVIII
Daffodils
Sunny faces bloomEmanating spring itselfBringing about smiles Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 28, 4/2/24, Part I Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
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