July 14th-20th, 2014

July 14th, 2014

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Mysterious Ten

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Magic Night

Magic Moon

Majestic Oak

Marvelous Orbs

Mischievous Visitors

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What are these wondrous orbs

flitting about~surely fairies methinks

celebrating Luna's ascent this night

appearing beneath the ancient oak

whirling~twirling~swirling~dancing

silvery rays create moonlight magic

conjuring up the orbs~Titania's court no doubt

like mortals~fairies too are moonstruck

cannot resist her magic spell~they dance

with wild abandon on this warm summer night

accompanied by cheerful cricket song

Midsummer Night's Dream

July 15th, 2014
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Two Times Ten
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Icy chiffon
streaks the sky
why must we
smolder below

Sky on fire
icy no more
brilliant chiffon
reflecting heat

July 16th, 2014
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One by one~they leave the roosting tree
their hoarse calls floating on the breeze
on shiny wings they bank~the squadron leaves
across the prairie~gleaning the rolling hills
be it seed or juicy grasshoppers~they feast
breaking their fast~landing here and there
eagerly crow hopping after their prey
triumphant calls announce each success
then again~maybe  just chatting over breakfast

July 17th, 2014
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Ode to a Cherry
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Be still my beating heart
you traveled far
crossed many a mile
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Yet still you have that
youthful dewy look
leaf jauntily worn
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As if only moments ago
you left your lofty perch
plump crimson beauty
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On this page you'll glow
forever immortal now
your sweetness lingers

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July 18th, 2014
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Glowing morning sky
four geese overhead
welcoming the rising sun

July 19th, 2014
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Tenner Quartet
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Moments ago~this dance floor
was jumping
Mambo Bee wiggled
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Alas she buzzed off
leaving this wildlife
photographer all alone
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Maybe she was just
shy~ not wanting
her wiggles shared???
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Then again without a
partner~enjoying her moves
why bother?!

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July 20th, 2014
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Imperfect Ten
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Gazing skyward
counting silver fleeced
lambs drifting across
starry skies