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”
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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)
Moving Water
Ripples under soft Mediterranean breezes directed by the ebb and flow of coastal tides Waves caressing the sand of deserted beaches transforming the terrain creating art in motion Water Moved through ancient aquifers out modern fountains For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) – Water in Motion, hosted by Sofia Alves at Photographias.
Wildflowers
Rising temperaturesSpring rains have fallen, stopped and fallen againSun shines brightly through parting cloudsWildflowers peek out of too long grassesPollen collecting insects called Intent on propagationBefore the lawn mower takes them down Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #357 – Temperature (37 words) Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Palm Warbler
Early mornings quite chipper‘Round the tree tops they flitterPuddle bathing they chitterPleasing warmth where they winter This is a Filipino Tanaga form prompted by Val’s (aka Murisopsis) Looking at Poems Around the World: “4 lines with 7 syllables per line and written as a monorhyme.” I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LVII
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