January 27th-31st, 2014

January 27th, 2014

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White pearlescent heart clusters~calling all bees

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January 28th, 2014
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First steps taken~tickets in hand
more then a plan now~reality
time will fly and so will we

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January 29th, 2014
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At last they found us~precious drops
falling from churning thick blankets of clouds
blessing the thirsty, parched land 
standing in the garden~long before sunrise
velvet darkness~not a star in sight
just delicious moisture kissing our faces
not nearly enough~but it's a start

January 30th, 2014
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This time my homeland will not greet him with icy fingers
slipping down his collar~raising goosebumps and chilling noses
instead it will be verdant ~welcoming him with flower filled arms
laying at his feet all of it's charms~ surprise and bewitch him
full of color and life he'll find the land~a lush delightful gypsy
not the ice maiden he met before~who was lovely too
clothed in crystal white ~ misty veils draping her flanks
but oh how he will delight in her warm breezes~this time

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January 31st, 2014
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Hawthorn tree waves arms wildly in protest
Mockingbird boldly steals the coral berries
darting branch to branch  harvesting eagerly
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Each day the little tree looks a bit more bare
there'll be none left for the beautiful Waxwings
who arrive later in the year on their way south
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Yet the Mockingbird too must eat
a delight to watch as he gathers the tasty treats
leaving trembling branches in his wake 

January 20th-26th, 2014

January 20th, 2014

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MM

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Cold wind~dappled refractions dance~thankful for the sun

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January 21st, 2014

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Oh dear~not another one ~PLEASE

Such a beauty too~deepest richest Seal Point

wandering the yard~lost?dumped?

Ming is on alert~guarding her food

slinking through the shrubs~watching

 six cats four dogs......no more please!!

The Universe provides too many for us

we have the love and heart but not the means

where do they come from and why here???

Tied to this piece of land by strong furry bonds

we are prisoners of our kindness~ held in bondage 

by soft velvet paws and loving wet noses

we adore them~but when will our time come

to run free~to travel~carefree once more

These thoughts swirl madly~ especially now

planning a trip to visit my aging Mom

and the country of my birth~will help come

or will I travel alone again??

January 22nd, 2014

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Sunrise~Moonset

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First light to the East

oak branches etched delicately 

against a pastel sky

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Pine reaches out

hoping to keep Luna

from slipping away

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January 23rd, 2014

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They wheel past~exquisite against a Mother-of-Pearl sky

seabird's last evening flight~bidding the sun farewell

settling on the rising tide~gently getting rocked to sleep

sunset on Monterey Bay~I am here~yet there.....

January 24th, 2014
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Creek Morning~sun spills into the valley
finding and illuminating little hawk~sitting quietly
proud head~fierce eyes~glowing chest
he waits~watching for movement below
rustling skittering field mice~beware
he too looks to break his fast~not with seeds
but you and yours are to his taste
let not the gentle warmth lull you~take care
lest his first meal will be your last 

January 25th, 2014
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Beached~basking in the sun~her thick coat shiny
sea otter~usually bopping on the waves~riding the swells
wrapped in strands of kelp, flipping and rolling playfully
often with a treat in paws~loud knocking echoing
as they open shells fiercely pounding~then feasting with gusto
mouth wide open~teeth and smile gleaming as they savor their meal
yet there she is~dozing~soaking up the rays~ a furry beach beauty
occasionally a paw reaches up lazily~a brief scratch in slow motion
then she dozes off again~around her seagulls trip along the shore
with occasional pigeons courting and dancing on the rocks
everyone greeting the morning sun in their own way
as she brings light and warmth to the cool shore

January 26th, 2014
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SWS
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Alder catkins expand~ dancing joyfully~anticipating spring

January 13th-19th, 2014

January 13th, 2014

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Luna adorned herself~glowing halo shines

displayed on chiffon draped velvet

a precious jewel ~ she embellishes the night sky

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January 14th, 2013
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Burbling and gurgling fills the air
first aromatic wisps of brewing coffee
find me~tickling my nose
milk and cocoa are ready
Cafe au Chocolat time

January 15th, 2014
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Headed home~twilight settles
truck hums quietly~ soothing me
Looking out ~watching the evening sky 
last brilliant colors flood the heavens
leaving trees crisply outlined in ink
vivid contrails~like comets~slash the sky
commuter flights~we're all headed home

#2
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Full Moon Calling
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She ascends the heavens~ full once more
dazzling ~this first full moon of the year
time and time again she calls to me
Luna~her golden face glowing warmly
I am standing~earthbound~ mesmerized
she casts her spell once again~her golden gaze
not yet silver as she rises~such a blessing to behold
Wolf Moon~no wonder they howl beneath it
I too feel tempted to answer her call
Aaaahooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!


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January 16th, 2014
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Guiltily savoring our unseasonable warmth
in my heart I know ~this is so very wrong
clearing the outside eating table for an al fresco lunch 
this just isn't right~it's mid January~WINTER
where is the rain~the cozy days spends inside
sipping hot tea~nibbling cookies~looking out
at blustery weather ~ trees dancing in the storm
joyfully receiving the heavenly wet blessing
heavy drops hitting the windows~feeding the earth
instead I move the sprinkler~again and again
who will tell the garden not to sprout in this false spring
already green tips are showing~fooled by the warm sun
too hot~too soon~too dry~will winter return?

January 17th, 2014
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Morning Moon
Tai Chi pearl
reaching high I hold her gently
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With each breath
taking her calm strength 
into my day
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Breathing deep
hands moving like clouds
she slips away

January 18th, 2014
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SWS
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Pine lifts her arms~embracing morning

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November 19th, 2014
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Sunday Elfje
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Waiting
piled high
ready to escape
yearing to be free
Tumbleweeds

January 6th-12th, 2014

January 6th, 2014

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MM

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Old bones require sun 

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January 7th, 2014
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Two globes of gelato~icy bliss to savor slowly
one Dark Raspberry Chocolate~one Lemon Cookie
nestled in a bowl ~ surrounded by crisp tinned peaches
clouds of whipped cream form a delectable white mountain
two angel winged wafers wave cheerfully from the summit
begging to be nibbled~extracting a wing I relish each bite
grateful for this taste of summer on a brisk winter day

January 8th, 2014
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Gentle current
mermaid's hair
sways gracefully

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January 9th, 2014
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Thick dimpled pewter drapes
curious silver eye peers out briefly
then the curtain twitches closed again
nosey neighbor in the sky~winter sun

January 10th, 2014
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Remembering Papa
1906-1994
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Gone too long
Papa and his girls
what magic tales he told
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Yet he lives on in us
my little sister and I
his creativity the gift we share
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Separated by years and miles
he is the thread 
that connects us both
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Happy Birthday, Papa
our fond memories of you
even death cannot erase

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January 11th, 2014
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Black phantoms race across the evening sky
dragging tattered cloaks~swirling and churning
harbingers of the approaching promised storm 
they merge~melting into one dark ominous mass
swallowing light~dense darkness falls~not a sliver of silver
we wonder~will they bring rain~or were they merely bragging?

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January 12th, 2014
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Seven for Sunday Trio
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No rain for us~sprinkles fizzled out
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Pink tutus frolic~frilly sunset clouds dance
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Garden looks dejected~watering must start today

January 1st-5th, 2014

January 1st, 2014

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River of Stones
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A new year~still the words come

tumbling out~asking to be captured

no rest needed~life is calling

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A blank page~asking to be filled

mindful moments all around

the change in me~deeply rooted now

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A new year~ that new mindful part of me

brought along from the year just past

the journey continues~first step taken

January 2nd, 2014
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Silvered winter sun
draws icy gossamer veils
across her setting face

January 3rd, 2014
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Looking up at the cerulean blue sky
intricate patterns of cirrus clouds swirl
shapeshifters~silently creating wonderous sculpture
on their flanks a Crowned Crane rises

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January 4th, 2014
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Nearing the end of the day~silver crescent moon sets
seemingly floating in a rose pearlescent sky
such beauty illuminates even the darkest corners

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January 5th, 2014
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Brisk north wind whistles
ruffling my hair
above pines sway
singing joyfully 
leaning and dipping
enjoying the dance