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Deserted

I walk the empty park trails Winding a serene lake One lone fisherman perched at shore A deserted bench yearning for comfort I feel the waning warmth upon bare skin Listen to northern breezes rustle tree leaves Heed the warning of cold days ahead W3 Prompt #177: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Lisa, promptsContinue reading “Deserted”

In a Nature Preserve

In a nature preserve, I find: Acorns scattered on the ground Bluebirds perched on branches Caterpillars gorging on precious leaves Ducks waddling at water’s edge Eastern cottontails nibbling clover Ferns quietly contemplating Geese flying in formation Herons posed like statues Insects whispering in the ear Junipers sheltering little critters Kayaks floating down river Lizards skitteringContinue reading “In a Nature Preserve”

Perfect View

A bench with a perfect view Overlooks the water blue Perchance some dolphins will swim by Or a pod of pelicans on the fly A giant yacht with decks galore A sailboat sailing off to explore Rainbows arcing overhead Perhaps some shooting stars instead But I choose best not to go there On  a different benchContinue reading “Perfect View”

On a Bench of Stone

Contemplation on a bench of stone This gentle flowing river Once roared through rock Carving swirls in sandstone Deepening the valley Oh, moments of rage it has still Angry waters rush and rise Thunderous crashes echo The landscape ever changing Temperamental river now calm and satisfied Graciously permits a rest at its bank Xingfumama’s PullContinue reading “On a Bench of Stone”