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”
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Wild
“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.” – John Muir Lake Lure in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, weeks before it was decimated by catastrophic flooding from the remnants of wild, raging Hurricane Helene. While difficult to spot mammals sheltering within the thick brush and large trees of theContinue reading “Wild”
Heartstrings
Heartstrings play Regal beauty Osprey hunter rests Swimming fish below school I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CVIII Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #408 – Heart
Spring Stroll
Cool dawn Light jacket on Stroll along nature trail Flower buds silent wave Their blooms still shy Birds tweet Picnic Consumed on rock A scenic view admired Earth’s star warms afternoon Jacket waist-tied Birds rest TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 4, hosted by Selma.
Love of the Shore
Hear the gentle waves lap against the shore An enticing call to its sandy shore A river rambles over ancient stones Stubborn boulders perch at the rocky shore Sun spewed color on a tranquil lake A dramatic rise above its eastern shore Water lilies ripple in the muddy flats As bullfrogs leap from the swampyContinue reading “Love of the Shore”
Black Skimmer
I had only once seen a Black Skimmer. It was in flight above a marsh, skimming the surface for small fish, too far off to get a good look at it. I was delighted to find an entire flock of these strange looking birds at a state park beach in northeastern Florida. I. J.’s BirdsContinue reading “Black Skimmer”
Swampside
Blissed out in nature Flora and fauna surround Medicine for soul Week 5 of Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge by xingfumama.
I hear a gnawing in the tree What, pray tell, can it be? I search each branch carefully And find you there in front of me Munching your nut indifferently For Sandee’s Awww Mondays at Comedy Plus
Complementary Colors
Egidio is hosting Lens-Artists Challenge #333 on the theme of complementary colors. A red and green winter blooming Nandina provides a nice pop of color in an otherwise brown forest. Bright green grass and trees after a summer rain in upstate New York make the red kayaks all the more inviting. A spent agave flowerContinue reading “Complementary Colors”
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”
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