May 27th-31st, 2013

May 27^th, 2013

Rainy day in May

rain drops slip down

Tropicana's broad leaves

she drinks deeply

May 28^th, 2013

Tiny Tiger

Open, trusting child's face

undaunted, she looks bravely

toward a bright, new future

fate in her favor today

rescued from the wrong place

now off to safety to be

nurtured and cherished

we feel relieved~yet sad to see her go

may she have a long, blessed life

May 29^th, 2013

Light

first blessing

clouds are parting

golden orb creates halo
Sunrise
~

May 30^th, 2013

Early morning

sun rising in a cerulean sky

sipping tea

~

May 31^st, 2013

Tonight, as we came home from town

dusk settling on the golden pastures

we saw them~not together~but solitary

the first a surprise

the second a delight

the third felt like a blessing

What message is Coyote

sending us today?

May 20th-26th, 2013

May 20^th, 2013

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Dead branches

embracing the rising sun

golden glow
~

A flawless night,

brilliant moon, velvet sky, cricket song

yet in my minds eye I see

not my many blessings

but the destroyed lives in Oklahoma

thinking that as I am enjoying

this peaceful, tranquil setting

~across the country far away

lives are mourned, homes are lost

pets have died, no rest for anyone

there tonight, just chaos and destruction

no warm, soft bed to rest in, no calm

nothing the same, not after today

those are my thoughts on this~

my own flawless night, guilt at my

own good fortune will accompany

me to my bed tonight.

~

Holding those who lost all

in our heart and thoughts

sending prayers their way

across the miles
~

May 22^nd, 2013

Where did our summer go?

Suddenly blown away by howling winds

dancing trees outlined against a darkening sky

wind chimes wildly clanging a discordant tune

mournful song whistling through the window not quite shut

Mother Nature in one of her moods~her temper flares

I sit quietly, clutching my cup of evening tea

a bit nervous of her power~ the big trees

surrounding and sheltering us from summer's heat

now a worry, will they withstand her fury?

May 23, 2013

Pure

pearlescent white

visited by bugs

still keeping her dignity

Amaryllis

May 24^th, 2013

As I pass scent embraces me

bringing memories of grandma's cure all

German Chamomile

sunny faces ~subtle scent

healing herb

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Full moon

magic night

crickets sing

blooming Tilia

sweetens breeze

PEACE

May 25^th, 2013

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Solar stars

spill across

the path

*

All day they gather sun rays storing them within

when darkness falls they paint our paths with stars

spilling their golden treasure~ bringing light into our night.

Do fairies dance in those golden rays

absorbing both moonlight and sunlight

is their magic thus doubly blessed ?

~

May 26^th, 2013

We savor our evening meal

outside as dusk draws near

the sun~a golden eye

peers through pine branches

one last time

we pause to bid it adieu

as it slips down behind the hills

on it's way

to grace your day

May 13th-19th, 2013

May 13^th, 2013

Pale blue sky

like a giant inland sea

clouds appear

like coral reefs

white fingers

abstract shapes

form then disolve

like an ever changing

seascape~yet resting

firmly rooted on the hills

~

May 14^th, 2013

As I am lifting my arms~

pinning a late load of laundry

on the line~ next to Oberon

one of our Heritage sized oaks

I wonder will moonlight instill

a bit of magic in these clothes?

Thus far the only fairy like

beings I've seen were the Hummingbirds

hovering over the red plastic pins

looking to see if a new, exotic kind of

flower is in bloom~ eager to have a sip

I use only the wooden pins now

as the hummers have been known

to leave a little calling card

showing their displeasure at the lack

of nectar no doubt

Interesting what can come to mind

while doing mundane, mindless chores.

May 15^th, 2013

They hover nearly motionless

wings dip allowing turns

riding the warm thermals

the ritual of one last flight

before it's time to roost

~

Each evening we watch

envying their effortless flight

the freedom they must feel

gliding in mindful circles

around and around ~trance like

whirling dervishes in the sky

~

May 16^th, 2013

Sudden cloudburst

leaves dance with joy

as they receive the benediction

all glows gilded green

while rain and sun play

hide and seek

May 17^th, 2013

Floral Mandala

Nature's genius at work

Golden face replaced

by the beauty of seeds

ready to fly~up, up and away...........
~

May 18th, 2013
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Six Word Saturday
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Sitting outside

eating frittata

breathing sunshine

Hot coffee

wakes senses

and mind

Dessert after

our breakfast

why not

May 19^th, 2013

Pink

reclining gracefully

shaded by leaf

nature's umbrella prevents sunburn

Waterlily

May 6th-12th, 2013

May 6^th, 2013

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Amethyst goblets

awaiting honey dew

surely meant for

Titania's High Table

at tonight's fairy feast

Old, frail cat lays

in a pool of sunlight

time is slipping away

soon he will leave us

he is already missed

May 7^th, 2013

Sleeping dragon guards our door

keeping us safe

protecting our home

always sleeping with one eye open

ears pricked.....waiting

He's young, but fierce

BEWARE!!!

Our Boy Gumpy

1997-2013

Remembered with Love

He left us with affection and grace

May 8^th, 2013

Carnival in Rio has nothing on you,

Bold Beauty~dressed~ ready to Samba

breezes ruffling your skirts playfully

swaying to the rhythm of the wind

full of passion and life

May 9^th, 2013

Follow the heart

you never know where

the road will lead

~

Follow your dreams

may they all come true

and fill your heart with joy

~

Follow the heart

it will guide you

to where you need to be

May 10^th, 2013

Elegant Pas de Deux

gowned in exquisite white satin

and royal purple

En pointe~graceful as swans

Enchanting floral ballet

~

What I live for

I live each day as if it's the last, just in case. I live to read, write, enjoy nature and savor my life my husband and our four-legged ones by our side. I am on a journey, discovering things I never knew about myself. Living, growing and discovering along the way.

I live to savor nature and to share my love for it. Exploring the world and the wonders in it, even if they're just in my backyard or on our way to town.

The joy the rising sun brings, the many splendors of this amazing planet. I just love to live!!

Making new friends, moving in new directions. Weaving new threads into my life, adding color and sparkle.

I live savoring the many blessings on my life. So much to be grateful for, including the fact that though the day was a long one, I still managed to write a few lines

telling a bit of what I live for.

I live in mindfulness, like never before. And I am thankful for that!

~

May 11^th, 2013

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Six Word Saturday Trio

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Beautiful garden requires

hard backbreaking work

~

Hot sun burns

plants are thirsty

~

No rain for weeks

we water

May 12^th, 2013

Two bat-winged ears

and eager eyes

quivering with barely

concealed greed

Oh please they say

just one tiny bite

and then......another?!

May 1st~5th, 2013

May 1^st 2013

Celebrate

open buds

creamy white flowers

bugs circling Hawthorn blossoms

Beltane
~

May 2^nd, 2013

Quiet

empty spaces

company has gone

they were much enjoyed

Solitude

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Once again our lives run in their usual way

the hustling and bustling of enjoying friends

giving way to our quiet lives

Once again our lives run in their usual way

Gingercake, Dutch cheese and Muisje

are all that remains, showing they were here

Once again our lives run in their usual way

the memories of daytrips will linger pleasantly

and hopefully we will meet again another day

May 3^rd, 2013

Enclosed courtyard

embraces the scent of Jasmine

we breathe deeply

#2

Delighted to find a fuzzy bumble bee

resting in the heart of a Jasmine flower

camera at hand ready to capture the moment

surprised she was so still deep in thought it seemed

zooming in the cause was quickly revealed.

At the heart of the flower death was lurking

in the form of a dainty, delicate crab spider

she waited patiently for her company to arrive

not as an honored guest at her table

instead the main course eagerly drained.

May 4^th, 2013

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Six Word Saturday

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Windy morning

sun shines

trees dance

May 5^th, 2013

Sudden change of weather

threatening clouds

the scent of rain

dare we hope?