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Category Archives: Poetry
Pre-flight
Two sounds of autumn are unmistakable…the hurrying rustle of crisp leaves blown along the street…by a gusty wind, and the gabble of a flock of migrating geese. Hal Borland
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Showoff
How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.John Burroughs
Hidden Harbour
The Voyage As a young man I cast off my line and sailed into life’s seaMy destination was unknown, just happy to be free I oft sailed troubled waters, furling sails til the time whenI’d ridden out the turbulence and … Continue reading
Posted in Boats, Ocean, Photography, Poetry, Rhyme, Writing
Tagged Boate, Harbor, Photography
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Cycles
Grasses, shifting in the breeze Tanned by the suns of summer Now but the ghosts of a season Sands, stumble haplessly Casting about without destination Defiant against an encroaching sea Tides, fussy with restless movement Scurry about with abandon Surrender … Continue reading
The Flower Lady
And there upon a stool she sat With well worn shoes and floppy hat Petals from her basket fell A bouquet in her hands to sell Flowers for your love she said With quizzical look and tilted head Your lady … Continue reading
Nightfall
Nightfall is the intermissionBetween today’s performanceAnd tomorrows prospects
Posted in Free Verse, Photography, Poetry, Reflection
Tagged Free Verse, Photos, Poetry, Reflection
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Days End
As the sun wanesKissing the treetops goodnightThe forest grows silentAnd the day surrenders
Posted in Free Verse, Nature, Night, Photography, Poetry, Reflection
Tagged Nature, Photography, Poetry, Reflection
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