I took a trip to Mayberry Many a doors there I did see I walked into Barney’s Cafe And ordered the veggies of the day Perused the walls surrounding me Where posters hung of the Deputy The old courthouse and county jail Were the heart of the Andy Griffith tale A replica town so southernContinue reading “Mayberry”
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A Tanka: Flower Petals
Inevitable Smile brightens upon the face Cheeks flush with color Open as flower petals A blooming display of joy TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 13, hosted by Selma on the theme of “stay in joy.” W3 Prompt #160: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Dennis, prompts us to write a poem that leads to a singleContinue reading “A Tanka: Flower Petals”
Flowing
Beneath the live oak Poised in breath balancing bliss Moss sways in the flow Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #416 – Breath Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – May 13, 2025 Kate’s Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge – Week 20
Soaring
To soar in flight Pure delight Enormous kite Takes into the blue Ovi Poetry 99: FLIGHT Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge 2025-Week 19
A Tanka: Wood Duck
Waterfowl afloat Aware not of its beauty Nature’s cosmetics Artistry at its finest Marvelously breathtaking I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXV Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – May 6, 2025
Sunset Voyage
Vibrant marigold Inspires fantastical dreams The blazing sun sets Colleen’s TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 11
Periwinkle Skies
Gentle breezes blow Across deep blue waters Under periwinkle skies Promises whispered in the ear As a new day dawns Calmed by shades of blue-violet Softly nudged by the wind Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #414 – Periwinkle
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”
Monk Parakeets
Communal living Wild bird camaraderie Never one and done Native to South America, these birds have naturalized in South Florida. They are known to build large communal nests out of sticks. I have seen (and heard) scores of them building nests on large utility towers. Unfortunately, my camera’s zoom would only reach a few stragglersContinue reading “Monk Parakeets”
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