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Autograph Tree Bloom

Flowering beautyProvider for wildlifeNutritious seeds dropFrom your toxic fruitNamed for your thick hardy leavesUpon which autographs may be writtenWrite the truthSurvive at all costsStrangle the host

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”

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

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

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

Dramatic

Man-made drama Sculpture of Francis Ford Coppola filming The Godfather – Savoca, Sicily These dramatic kitesurfers must be quite skilled, as they deftly avoided crashing into one another. Another dramatic thrill seeker… Nature’s drama Patti’s LAPC #282: Dramatic

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”

Purple Painting

Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge – Purple from Sue W & Gerry C

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”