April 21st-27th, 2014

April 21st, 2014

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Minimal Monday

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Nearly time to fly

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April 22nd, 2014
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Where did the storm go
I ask the half moon
peering down at me
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Last night winds howled 
we went to bed
beneath threatening dark skies
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Storm warnings announced
heavy weather headed our way
thunderstorms hail snow winds
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But here I stand  in the peaceful dark
gazing up into deep midnight velvet
embroidered with sparkling constellations
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In the distance a few silvered mounds
clouds illuminated by the moon
all that's left of last night's turmoil
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Where did the storm go
I ask the half moon
peering down at me

April 23rd, 2014
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Who says beauty 
can't be found
in women of a certain age
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Does not this tulip 
glow and shine
though nearing her end
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Slipping gracefully into old age
yet still elegant and fine
not as perfect as she once was
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Yet her colors richly matured
like a perfectly aged wine
her days written upon her petals
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A bit worn but full of charm
a lesson to be learned
savor each day you have
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Not only the exterior shell
which will fade in time
 glow and shine from within

April 24th, 2014
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Cleverly hidden from the birds
beneath the sheltering rose
our first strawberries glow
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Gathering the tasty treasures
still warm from the sun
popping them into my mouth
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 They yield to gentle pressure
surely their divine flavor
is the very essence of spring

April 25th, 2014
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First fat rain drops fall~plopping loudly
hitting the Lemon Balm 
playing bright green leaves like piano keys

April 26th, 2014
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Sudden flash of color
catches the eye
brilliant Grosbeaks feast

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April 27th, 2014
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Seven for Sunday
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Last weekend home
butterflies are
doing somersaults