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Magnet Poem #4
a lazy rain-beat symphony, luscious and raw through shadowy mist. a forest sings of dreams and time, and I recall how sweet spring moonlight smells.
Wordless Wednesday 10.13.21
Posted in nature, Photography, Wordless Wednesday
Tagged autumn leaves, Clear Creek, Colorado, nature
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Vancouver, USA Summer Spots (Walk #7)
The 7th outing for the Summer Challenge walks took us to Klineline Pond. Fortunately we could do our gps check-in from the parking lot because – after paying the parking fee – we discovered that my fur buddy Chules was … Continue reading
Posted in nature, photo essay, Washington
Tagged Klineline Pond, nature, Salmon Creek, summer, Vancouver WA
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Some magnets don’t stick
Back in November of 2018, I discovered the joys of magnet poetry, and this website that facilitates playing (poeming?) online. I have a vague recollection that I was so excited, I committed to writing a magnet poem at least once … Continue reading
Dog Walk
Yesterday you hugged the gravel path. Today you strayed into wildflowers and withers-high grass, nose working the air as though inhaling heaven itself. Tonight I’ll pull burrs from the long fur on your legs and bum. Tomorrow, who knows? With … Continue reading
Posted in Animalia, daily prompt
Tagged dogs, dogwalking, dVerse poets, nature, quadrille
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Lost and Found
The spider works quickly to get the larger insect wrapped within its web. The insect doesn’t struggle; it may be dead. But the web is in tatters and shakes violently every time the spider moves. I watch the action, hoping … Continue reading
Waking Up
Day Seven of NaPoWriMo. The prompt: Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem of gifts and joy. What would you give yourself, if you could have anything? What would you give someone else? What better gift than … Continue reading
Posted in 5-7-5, daily prompt, Haiku, nature, poetry
Tagged 5-7-5, flowers, haiku, NaPoWriMo 2019, nature, spring
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Law of Nature
Mankind v. Gaia without blame or forgiveness justice will be served dVerse Poetics: Blame and Forgiveness
Weekend Wildcard: Groundhogs and Vital Bogs
Yesterday was Groundhogs Day in the US and Canada, and megastar (among the rodent crowd) groundhog Punxsutawney Phil purportedly did not see his shadow, which is said to be a harbinger of an early spring this year. While not the … Continue reading
Posted in Animalia, nature, serious stuff, Weekend Wildcard
Tagged climate change, ecosystems, Groundhogs Day, nature, skunk cabbage, swamp, wetlands, World Wetlands Day
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backward glance
pause in quietude answer held in gentle mind the question will come Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge: Flowing Water
Posted in 5-7-5, Haiku, nature, photo challenge, Photography, poetry, spirituality, Washington, weekly photo challenge
Tagged beach, black & white, CB&W, haiku, nature, ocean, photo challenge, poetry, waves
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