She begs the predator moves along;For the protection of her young.Her mate often by her side;But he is searching for food.Gone! Will the hunt be successful?When he returns, her young shall beg for nourishment.Will it be too late? The predator approaches the ground-built nest,The killdeer has but one option, offering herself,She abandons the nest andContinue reading “Killdeer”
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Beautyberry
A beautyberry is on the tree,A snake below is glaring at me,I dare reach out my hand,On the berry I land,As the snake wraps its coils around me. W3 Prompt #49: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Aishwarya, prompts us to write an American Sentence or a Limerick on the theme of beauty. I’mContinue reading “Beautyberry”
Focal Point
Have I lost focus?Or, is it the lens through which I peer?It seems the closer I look, the more distorted my perception becomes.The zoom is of no benefit.Perhaps I should take a step back;And refocus on the whole picture. Written in response to dVerse’s Quadrille prompt: “Grab your plume, and let your words zoom acrossContinue reading “Focal Point”
Elusive Bird
Elusive little bird,Why must you taunt me so.Not very colorful are you,Nor of a rare or unique variety.But your cute little antics,Are difficult to ignore;And the challenge you provide,Makes you all the more intriguing. I am relatively new to photography and have had the pleasure of spending several weeks in a subtropical environment photographing shoreContinue reading “Elusive Bird”
A Little Innocence
Hope is that curiosity leads to adventure;That discovery results in wonderment;That joy is found in the little things;That love is all encompassing;That the exigencies of life promote strength;That, through it all, a little innocence remains. Written in response to “W3 Prompt #48: Wea’ve Written Weekly,” hosted by poet of the week, Kerfe Roig. “Begin yourContinue reading “A Little Innocence”
Common Violet
How can you be called a weed?Beautiful and fragrant are you;A wildflower to be true.I have waited all season to touch your soft petals;Caress your lovely stem;I flutter around your leaves;Admire their prominent veins;Finally, I alight on a violet petal;And drink from your nectary. Written in response to dVerse poetry prompt hosted by SarahSouthwest –Continue reading “Common Violet”
Hand In Hand
I have written this poem in response to W3 prompt #47 at skepticskaddish.com, hosted by poet of the week, Punam Sharma. The guidelines are to write a Pantoum on the theme of abandonment. Additional information about a Pantoum and the prompt can be found here. Hope I got it right! Where you and I walkContinue reading “Hand In Hand”
Treasured Hanky
You are meant to wipe away the tears;Stifle the runny nose;Yet, just thinking of you results in violent sobs.When I hold you in my hands;Your cottony softness reminds me of all that I hold dear;Your delicate embroidery threatening to unravel;Represents all that I have lost.I have treated you unkindly;Tossing you aside in favor of aContinue reading “Treasured Hanky”
Mysterious Trees
What mystery lies beneath the palm frond;and, in the gnarly branches of the tree?I look upon them with expectation;as surely a secret will reveal itself.For the emotion stirred by a simple glimpse,must have deep significance.Can I capture it in a photograph?It appears not.I must just accept the mystery for what it is;relishing my connection withContinue reading “Mysterious Trees”
When Nature Calls
When nature calls;Greet it with a whole heart;Feel its presence;Immerse yourself in its beauty;Understand its power;And remember your essence.
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