October 27th-31st, 2014

October 27th, 2014

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Delicate smile

glows brightly

sinks down 

into a rosé 

cloud duvet

fairy tale sky

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October 28th, 2014
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First Flight
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Into early morning skies the color of
fine champagne buzzards take
to the air lazily spiraling up
into the skies growing
ever smaller~now
mere dots
r
i
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i
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g
way up high

October 29th, 2014
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Loudly he announces his arrival
bold raucous cry rings out
disturbing our morning peace
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Bright eyed he flies in alights
scattering small birds who
familiar with his might flee
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Handsome blue silver knight
but no Lancelot is he
bringing chaos to our realm
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Methinks I shall name him Mordred
for he came not in peace
but to disturb our blessed kingdom

October 30th, 2014
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Early autumn morning
gilded spires rise
up into a pale blue sky
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Morning breeze carries
the musty scent
of colored fallen leaves
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Faint scent of wood smoke
enhances this
heady autumnal perfume

October 31st, 2014
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Shasta
winter king
seemingly floating
above the far horizon
such grand mountain majesty
bare flanks are now once again
draped in snowy ermine wreathed with
cloudy collars pulled snug against the cold
splendid sight savored on our morning walk this day

#2
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Take care of your furred ones~keep them inside
sparing them harm and possible fright
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Tis All Hallows Eve~ghouls are walking outside
warty wizards appear~casting spells in the night
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Pumpkins are grinning~baring big teeth
eerily illuminating these dark rainy streets
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Goblins are roaming ~ loudly ringing the bell
hand them their treats~then bid them farewell
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Soon the veil thickens~this night~it will end
peace once again~stay safe my dear friends

October 20th-26th, 2014

October 20th, 2014

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Letting go

always the 

hardest way

to show 

your love

#2

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Memories

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Tugged in a hidey hole 

by his wily feral mum

found by our curious

short legged dachsie

always ferreting around

finding treasure for us

~

He was lifted to the light

blinking~gazing up at us

with wise yellow eyes

tailless~what a surprise

a rumpie not even a stump

just a round furry tuft

~

Long legged~full of spirit

he wiggled  his way deeply 

into our very hearts

blessing our everyday life 

for nearly eighteen years

today we said Good Bye

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May we meet again

on the other side

you dear sweet boy

we shall keep you close

to our hearts always

alive in our memories

***

October 21st, 2014
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Glorious sunrise
skies dabbled
with hot pink flocks
of drifting sheep
birds sing joyful songs
sun spills it's golden light
across the morning garden
beauty fills our senses
life goes on~bringing joy
even in our sadness

October 22nd, 2014
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Opening my eyes at dawn's first light
solemn golden eyes gaze down on me
unblinking~am I sleeping~dreaming
of silvery snowy owls~reaching up
my hand finds not feathers but fur
at my touch rumbling purr spills forth
silvery head sporting pointed ears
pushes deep into my offered hand
Siegfried the silver tabby~no owl
wanting to know if it's time to eat

October 23rd, 2014
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Glowing warmly
brightening this rainy day
elegant velvet gown
adorned with diamonds
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Vivid treasure found
tucked in a quiet corner
late year blossoms
Autumn's gift to us

October 24th, 2014
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Once again the grass is green
deep~lush~up to our ankles
well behaved grasses are here
wild wonderful weeds as well
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Banished in most yards
but welcomed in ours
why aim for perfection
let nature reign in splendor
~
Let these wild things thrive
let them set wondrous heads
waving on long elegant stems
seeded heads bowed in prayer
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Hoping to complete their cycle
before the mower strikes
we wait patiently until it's time
to mow~sowing the ripened seeds

***

October 25th, 2014
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When the flow of words
slows to a trickle
are we really out of words
or is the opposite true
are there so many
trying to spill forth
they dam the flow
like a busy beaver
slowing the stream
yet behind the dam
miraculous transformation
takes place new worlds form
new habitats emerge
life burst forth and flourishes
are we merely beavering away
our treasured hoard of words
allowing them to grow
creating new worlds
changing our inner
landscape~enriching it
until the time is right?

October 26th, 2014
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7WS
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First golden glow
hurry winter
is coming

***

Hoping the bounty
ripens before
first frost comes
coldly robbing us
of this last warm
memory of summer

October 13th-19th, 2014

October 13th, 2014

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Far from the sea

how I long to hear

her soothing voice

calling me

her salty breath

enveloping me

her sandy shores

inviting me

small foamy waves

tasting me

her endless horizon

freeing me

my soul soars

with the gulls

above me

***

October 14th, 2014

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Luna sails above

trailing roseate

veils in her wake

hurrying home

before the sun

finds her lingering

October 15th, 2014
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Huge wings dissect a silvered sky
dark shadow flies~a flash of white
flares briefly~could it be again
our Eagle of that early spring
~
Eagle eyes survey the land
reclaiming this~their old domain
Queen or King we do not know
their regal profiles look the same
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They did not raise a brood this year
our summer was too hot and cruel
their nest aloft an old dead tree
no shady leaves to keep them cool
~
Joyfully we greet this sight
regal bird seen first in flight
perched now in a barren tree
our blessing this day to see

October 16th, 2014
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Dusky stars~circle of three
this magick floral trinity
herald blessings all around
dearest wishes heaven bound
sharing blessing with thee and thee
off they go~so mote it be

October 17th, 2014
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Blustery gales are now about
fallen leaves they twist and shout
landing here and swirling there
spreading color through the air
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We now find them everywhere
sometimes even in our hair
suddenly my words~they rhyme
dancing merrily~keeping time
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Feeling the rhythm~dancing along
swirling~skirling~singing a song
savoring the blessings of the season
do I really need a reason???

***

October 18th, 2014
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6WS
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Angels reach out
with caring hands

October 19th, 2014
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Bert the frog
dances a mad jig
does somersaults~flips
are these his death throws
is he having an epileptic fit
standing witness~helpless
concerned~yet mesmerized
suddenly the miracle happens
he's not suffering at all
he's dancing a dance of renewal
a dance of personal growth
slowly a veil forms around him
he frantically gyrates~faster
 his feet jiggle and wiggle
pulling at the ectoplasm veil
now shrouding his head
after one last tiring effort
done~he's standing tall
Fred Astaire like
he's got the moves
Bert the frog
sports new togs

October 6th-12th, 2014

October 6th, 2014

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Masked countenance

still she glows

spilling her silver rays

***

October 7th, 2014
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Web of friendship
woven with words
will it endure
~
As seasons turn
are the silken threads
able to hold
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Change~ever present
challenge the strength
caring enough is key
~
Delicately suspended
dew drop words sparkle
delighting the heart
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May the web hold
may it endure
many more seasons

October 8th, 2014
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Watching the shadow
swallow the moon
hurry on darkness
come to us soon
~
Creatures are stirring
under your light
making it easy
for hunters tonight
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Shadows are fading
as you slip out of sight
dimming your face
this cool autumn night
~
Darkness has fallen
your face turning red
sending the hunter
back home to his bed

***

October 9th, 2014
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Moon magic was found
popping out of the ground
with a glow of their own
they look right at home
~
Springing forth overnight
'neath the moon's
silvered light~here's magic
indeed~at our very own feet
~
Have fairies been here
to help them appear
little moons in the ground
near perfectly round
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Were they sung into life
by sweet fairy song
full moon magic for sure
I just knew all along
~
All it took was one night
for the signs to appear
when Luna is full
moon magic is near

October 10th, 2014
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Baroque pearl descends
sinking gracefully
into pearlescent skies

October 11th, 2014
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Down they swoop in tight formation
sporting flawless crisp flight suits
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Black goggles and jaunty caps
complete the dashing fly boy look
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Stopping for a much needed layover
they're eagerly refueling their tanks
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Sitting together in small groups
chattering cheerfully eating their fill

October 12th, 2014
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Suddenly toothy jaws
have been transformed
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Once threatening teeth
spill forth yellow tongues
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Succulent dinosaurs
sporting jaunty grins

***

#2
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Waking to the roar
of strident autumn winds
howling up the canyon
fraying my nerves
tugging on each strand
scattering internal peace
to the seven winds
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Feeling like an autumn leaf
clinging to it's branch
still tethered~unwilling
to release it's precious hold
even if it's well past time
is there a lesson here
to let go of things?
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Things which no longer
fill my heart with joy
that feeling of greeting
each new day eagerly
bursting with joy~fading
like the autumn leaves
or is it just the wind???
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This infernal wind~tugging
moaning around the corners
of the house~spreading
unrest~twanging nerves
playing me like a harp
out of tune~discordant
lacking harmony~BREATHE!

October 1st-5th, 2014

October 1st, 2014

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Even the evening skies

are wearing 

their autumnal robes 

draped snugly

against cooler nights

sumptuous colors

warming our hearts

October 2nd, 2014
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That perfect moment at sunset
when passing jets magically transform
from plane to streaking comet

#2
Fiery trail dissects the evening sky
leaving flaminco pink hieroglyphs
slowly drifting and fading away

***

October 3rd, 2014
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As I am sitting here
pondering the day
trying to find the words
nothing really comes
not my usual wordy flow
that finds me at first light
maybe all the thinking
about too long, too short
image or no image
mindful or not mindful enough
is slowing my creative flow
time to get back on track
simply writing for myself
making my own rules
FREEDOM!!

October 4th, 2014
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Nature's Miracles
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I rub my eyes
and then again
I am seeing stars
desert in a bowl
has a hidden surprise
deep at it's spiny heart
beyond the tortoise
miniature mauve star
landed overnight
little furry alien
turns the desert
into the sea
at ebb tide
my desert
tide pool

***

#2
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Green Minarets rise
from the desert
future magic stars

October 5th, 2014
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Fear not
honestly~we come
in peace