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Aquatic

Delicate creaturesPeak our curiosityWe destroy their natural habitats Offer our protectionAttempt to educate the public Sandee’s Awww Mondays

I wait in silence Certain of my advantage A little patience Delivers delicious fish Exuberantly gobbled W3 Prompt #188: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Indira, prompts us to write in any form and on any subject, adding a “comic touch.” Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #445 – Wait (16 words) I. J.’s Birds of the WeekContinue reading “Belted Kingfisher”

North American Rock Wren

Withering desert heat Grown men whine like small children Only the strong thrive Little songbirds sing from rocky outcrops Warning the weak and weary wanderers I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXLII

Grateful Turkey

I decided to soak up some sun Take a dust bath in sand – so much fun! But I heard on the way Is Thanksgiving day So it’s probably best that I run. I. J. ‘s Birds of the World Invitation CXLI Sandee’s Awww Mondays

The Small Things

I see the large trees but the lichen calls my name autumn woods Color dances its grand finale withering vines In stillness is great transformationa monarch emerges TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 32, hosted by Selma.

Explanation Unknown

Long path winding to destination unknown Strongly compels with temptation unknown Deep rooted trees attentively guide roadside Gnarly cheerleaders through motivation unknown Each tentative step intuitively follows another Tired feet persevere with determination unknown Invisible skittering critters crunch forest underbrush Each spy through curious investigation unknown Long winding path disappointingly runs a full circle Jen endsContinue reading “Explanation Unknown”

Pine Warbler

Searching for dropped seedWarblers appear ‘neath pine treesSmiles simply summoned I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXVIII Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – May 27, 2025

A Haibun: I Walk Alone

My best friend used to walk beside me. On day trips to local parks, weekend hikes in the mountains and holiday journeys to foreign lands. Lymphoma ended her life four years ago. Though I now walk alone, I find my mother in the bird that lands in a nearby tree, the butterfly that dances amongContinue reading “A Haibun: I Walk Alone”

Common Whitetail Dragonfly

In macro detail Undisclosed secrets revealed Through camera lens Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – April 22, 2025

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”