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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Beyond the Dunes
Along the beach beyond the dunes A perfect little holly blooms It’s round red berries oh so bright Complements the pale sunlight How does it stand there so? No concern for the tidal flow The ocean breezes kept at bay For the little holly does not sway Certainly it would be in runes If not for the great sand dunes Beyond the dunes haveContinue reading “Beyond the Dunes”
Plovers
Scampering through the quagmire On deft little feet Catch us if you can I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation XCVII RDP Friday! Quagmire! hosted by Martha
Winter Streams
TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge: Haiga hosted by Melissa. Winter streams care notThe changing of the seasonsUnaltered their paths
Nature’s Playground
Earth Our home Magical Mysterious Natural playground Available to all Step away from distractions If only to ponder the tree An undeniable connection Yet we search elsewhere for what we know not Colleen’s TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge: Oracle Card Poetry. I chose to write a Classic Etheree inspired by Love of the Earth.
Boughed Heads
An aimless wanderer who knows not her destination. The trees sense her pain, bowing their heads in unison. They offer the young woman shelter; protect and guide her. They show her that she may find light in the darkness. When she is ready, they lift their branches skyward and point to the stars. They rustleContinue reading “Boughed Heads”
Western Meadowlark
Flashes of yellow Darting the periphery Come into focus I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXXXIV Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Peripheral by Gerry C. and Sue W.
Uncertain Sky
Clouds swirl high painting a lovely tie dye an uncertain sky must decide what comes next In a symphony of windsong the uncertain sky blows strong urging the clouds to move along but they are determined to dance Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Nature’s symphony Ovi Poetry Challenge 66: DECISIONS
Sparrows
According to the American Bird Conservancy, there are 48 species of sparrow in North America. Three species common to my area are featured here. For I.J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXXX
Cottage on the Pond
Childhood revisited Pond-side summer cottage Just where it was so many years ago Rowboats and canoes Dock jumping at rustic community beaches Barefoot freedom through green pastures and hardwood forests (yes!)Poison ivy infections… an occasional bloodsucking leech (ugh!) Little has changed since thenJust the perspective The natural beauty breathtaking The adventure elusive W3 Prompt #119: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Robbie,Continue reading “Cottage on the Pond”
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