Yellow Rumped Warbler

It is winter, yet this young maple tree has mistaken the relatively mild weather for spring. The birds love the tender blooms and the rare insect that buzzes about. Here in the southeastNew beginnings start earlyYet cold clouds will come Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 16 I. J.’s Birds of the Week InvitationContinue reading “Yellow Rumped Warbler”

Red, Red Berries

Oh, the sweet treats she bringsOut of love and kindnessBless her heart For she knows not love’s blindnessHer white teeth glimmerThrough full parted lipsShe leans toward my chairAnd plants a soft kissLuscious red berriesOn the bòrd she does placeShe lingers nearbyExpectation on her faceI oblige with a berryAnd swallow steadfastA pernicious bitternessLeaves me aghastI fallContinue reading “Red, Red Berries”