Mass production of “must haves” at the press of a button. Machines are modern marvels, but the marvelous are handmade. Featured image is a photo taken by me of an artwork display at Albany International Airport. Robert Hite, Migration House, reclaimed wood and metal, 2007-2017.
Tag Archives: Poetry
Kingbirds
Flycatchers abound Balmy afternoon By southeastern lake They fly around me Swooping and darting One lands finally An eastern kingbird Perched high in a tree Next day undeterredI walk by a swampAnd for goodness sake It’s a gray kingbird That swoops from the sky It may be absurd Is the app faulty? Same bird possibly dVerseContinue reading “Kingbirds”
A Photo Cannot
A photo cannot capture the caress of a gentle mountain breeze. Nor can it produce the sound of birdsong echoing through the valley. It cannot release the perfume of wildflowers that dot the meadow or fill lungs deep with fresh crisp air. It is simply a chapter in a much larger story. See theContinue reading “A Photo Cannot”
Light Rail
The light sits low in the sky On the train fresh tears I cry A brief hello… a sad goodbye Still the sun rises and sets Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Coming or going Ovi Poetry Challenge 59: LIGHT
Poppy Pleasure
Poppies please the eye lovely fluttering critters fill the heart with joy Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Italian Balconies
Tantalizing scents Mingle with ocean breezes Garlic and basil Waft from balconies ajar Signaling time for dinner Lens-Artists #309 – Balconies hosted by PR Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 45
Boats Afloat
They float on vast oceans rivers and lakes Glide smooth on calm waters or leave behind wakes Shoreside observers find themselves feel the gravitational pull of a boat’s appeal Terri’s Sunday Stills: #Float with Me
Goldquelle Cutleaf Coneflower
Butterfly magnetpretty golden coneflower outshining the sun Cee’s Flower of the Day (FOTD) Challenge
Melting
Smoldering heat bakesClothes strewn leaves sweat beaded skin Hope for a cool breeze Seasonwords Week 30: “Major Heat” by Mark S. The featured photo was taken at beautiful Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The bronze sculptures are collectively called “The Saint James Triad” by Richard McDermott Miller (1922-2004).
Bouquet
A mind well nourished Quietly observes Its inner voice heard Its own nature examined Thoughts flow in turbulent waters Snatching at bits of light Insights bloom into truths Each a unique flower Perfectly placed in a creative bouquet Reena’s Xploration Challenge #340
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