Tag Archives: Nature

Window of Opportunity

Window of Opportunity Seven Pelicans bobbed peacefully on the gentle movement of bay waters Sunlight captured on the surface displaying its sparkling gems A cloudless sky and warm breeze delivered a picture postcard day A Great Egret stood patiently beside a dock fisherman Hungry for his catch I smiled remembering our birds show no fearContinue reading “Window of Opportunity”

Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis A slow controlled walk across the vast empty space Each step controlled and purposeful as was she A solitary creature without distraction At one point stopping as if frozen in time Not a hair on her head moved Breathing barely visible Long and slender limbs holding an arched frame Her green suit blendedContinue reading “Praying Mantis”

Clouds – Poem of the Month – April 2023

Clouds flocculent clouds puffed in the sky giant marshmallows tempting the eye an east wind moving them beyond the line of vision dividing the horizon with a precise incision sun covered momentarily perhaps making a prediction only to reappear with courage of its conviction as twilight arrives at its inevitable time Nature’s shift begins itsContinue reading “Clouds – Poem of the Month – April 2023”

Fill The Senses

Fill The Senses Between long shadowsand golden hues of late afternoon sunThe silent movement of gossamer wingsflutter in gentle breezesA sweet sound of birdsongechoing through treesSparkling diamonds of early morning dewcaught on a spider’s webA flapping of duck’s wings the only soundFull moon rising to complete a starry skyHooting of a distant owlMelodic sounds ofContinue reading “Fill The Senses”

When Time Stands Still

When Time Stands Still It is still early as the sun has barely broken the dawnSky, a pale yellow-grey and dew clings tightly to the grassThe early bird yet to waken and give us his morning songA blanket of silence comforting and welcomePrecious solitude invaluable before facing the dayIt is in these moments that timeContinue reading “When Time Stands Still”

Trading Places

Trading Places A lemon sherbet sky Brought its chill to the evening The sun, released from its obligations of the day, Slipped quickly from sight As twilight consumed Trees shivered in Autumn winds Sending their loose leaves scattering Laying a carpet of burnt sienna on the cold ground Darkness came and the earth became silentContinue reading “Trading Places”