Mother of Pearl

Mother of Pearl A mother of pearl sky Overtones for the day’s finale Coral colored horizon burns into the sea as the elusive green light flashes farewell to a surreal sunset Fragrance of coconut Floats on the evening air Fading footprints in the exsiccated sand are taken back by the gentle flow of evening tideContinue reading “Mother of Pearl”

In Gratitude

In Gratitude I watch from my window as the night begins to steal the day pushing the smashed pumpkin sun lower and lower into its fiery furnace The sky glorious in majestic purple sewn with golden threads  My heart is full at this sight Taking my breath with its beauty It is in these chanceContinue reading “In Gratitude”

Color Wheel

Color Wheel One brushstroke of blood-orangesweeping across the dark grey canvasSilvery clouds framing, illustratingthe dramatic landscape As the day comes to restthe sky releases its final colorsin a spectacular explosion and the view begins to reshape Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Sue Vincent’s Write/Photo Challenge – AflameWord PromptIllustrate – WotD

Everlasting

Everlasting In the glorious sunsetIt is so easy to forget The times of troubleWhen we were so youngand how far we’ve comefrom love’s young couple We fought like cat and dogSometimes it was just a slogNever thinking we’d make itAs poor as church miceNever having anything niceMaking do with polish and spit Somehow, we survivedNow I feel weContinue reading “Everlasting”

Eyes wide Open – Week Four

I was lucky with the weather this week.  It gave me some beautiful sunset photos and I found a few colorful things to share with you. Enjoy your Saturday! Sunset reflection captured in the performing arts hall A lone Bird of Paradise   Some colorful fish decorating the side of someone’s house A Yellow CrownedContinue reading “Eyes wide Open – Week Four”

Eyes Wide Open – Week Three

It was a hot week slowing down my running to a jog and some days mostly a walk.  So I didn’t burn as many calories but the sights captured on my iPhone more than made up for it.  One day was spent at the local Jungle Gardens.  It is a small park but they haveContinue reading “Eyes Wide Open – Week Three”

Eyes Wide Open

Eyes Wide Open – Week 2 Here are a few photos taken with my iPhone while out running.  I’m making a concerted effort to capture pictures of things I would normally not stop and take in. There is inspiration everywhere in beautiful nature.  My intention is to post some photos at the end of eachContinue reading “Eyes Wide Open”

Nature’s Gift

The cooling breeze was welcome An antidote to the sweltering day Giving way for an enjoyable walk Along the front of the bay Pelicans sitting on the pilings Watching the fish brought from the boats Patiently waiting for scraps To guzzle down their throats  Rounding the marina Observing the luxury on display  A family posingContinue reading “Nature’s Gift”