Nocturn
drifting off--sleep comes dreams are swiftly taking flight bed, I need you now Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Missouri Loblolly
green needles standing on end--did you get a fright? did a skunk pass by? Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
One Of Morning's Pleasures
hummingbirds zoom my colorful petunia pots making me happy Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Smile
when understanding dawns, clouds of doubt vanish and erase trouble's frown Futhark Song þ A sudden draught brought a final flare to the flames of Loudun of Poitou. It flickered and danced, for a moment, glowing against the evening sky. The ugly sounds had waned, and finally ceased; the stake and its... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Patch, Plot Or Pot
the apple tree and peach tree are heavy with fruit pies in the offing tomatoes hanging ready by 4th of July okra needs more time the corn is as high as Son #3's eye with large ears my oh my love a garden and give it tender care, it will richly reward thee It's a good thing he grew enough for himself... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Problems Of The Flying Fowl
cardinal's red crest popped up in the jade plant, "Where's my sunflower seeds?" baby chickadee sits in the birdseed, crying not yet learned to peck Was God's eye on the sparrow when its flight ended against my windshield? Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, June 23, 2014
On Being Quiet
listen well my child let thy words be few, or thy tongue will make thee deaf* in silence music swells from memory's treasured store to please once more a feast of sounds fills the quiet heart with yearning to hear even more * #1 is a paraphrase of an old Indian proverb Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
The End Of The Bonnie Stalker
To Sis: There once was a woman named Bonnie I do hope she is now gone-ie "Sigh not so, just let her go and you be blithe and bonny converting all your sounds of woe into Hey nonny, nonny." ~ from Wm. Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing Sis to me: Oh please, bring not back bring not back Oh bring... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Where Went The Spring?
suddenly summer mugginess has replaced chill and clothes stick to skin Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
No Presents, Thank You
the life of a child is greatly impacted by a father's presence Sign in to see full entry.