Trains once moved along these tracks Carrying textiles on their backs Locomoted through towns bustling Found vendors and traders hustling Defunct echoes of the past Lens Artist Photo Challenge #344: Abandoned, hosted by Anne Trains and Trolleys – CFFC by Dan
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C is for Crabapple
Blushing crabapple Sweetly opens to Spring’s call Turns sour for Summer Dawn’s April A-Z Challenge
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”
Mimic
A hundred different songs I hear Outside my window loud and clear So many birds there must be Singing bright and joyfully I peek through the window blind A solo mockingbird I find “Northern Mockingbirds can learn as many as 200 songs, and often mimic sounds in their environment including other birds, car alarms, andContinue reading “Mimic”
Spring Days
Spring days gratify the soul Like spring flowers Comfortably swaddled in yellow Emit sweet nectar Welcoming all Who wish to visit Moonwashed Weekly Prompt by Eugi
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
Haulover Inlet
In human foibles we focus The people adore An inexperienced boater Yes! Our audience wants… Additional coverage of those who fail But then not wanting to see harm? Though videos go viral When we pull the… Sirens rush to the scene Police boats flashing, guards of the coast Death defying rescues Infrequent at… Usual footage ofContinue reading “Haulover Inlet”
A Long Wait
Just a little snoozeNowhere to go anywayThe bus a no-show Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge, Week 11
Cormorant and Anhinga
I soak in the sun Drying out sodden feathers Digesting breakfast The similarities and differences between these two birds are described in detail at I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CVI.
Pileated Woodpecker
Nothing covert about this bird A red feather-do quite absurd Loud knock-knocking on a tree Not much searching required to see The largest North American woodpecker there be I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CIV
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