November 17th, 2014
~
High above our heads
Canadians stream by
hurriedly trying to outrun
the bitter cold reach
of the Arctic Express
pushing hard they fly high
in a clear blue sky
dotted like musical notes
on the overland wires
traveling avian symphony
composed on the wing
November 18th, 2014
~
Frosty autumn morning
finds feathered friends
flying in for a landing
eagerly eyeing seed
buffet laid down below
finding the offerings
to their liking~down they
flutter~a whir of wings
one last look around
all's well~let's eat!!!
November 19th, 2014
~
Monochromatic landscape lies
draped in heavy gray mizzle
overhead cawing hoarsely
crows flying high pierce
shrouds of misty veils
the only sign of life
as we crossed
the prairie
today
November 20th, 2014
~
On the electrical lines
seven doves wait
patiently for the
feeding frenzy
below to
cease
~
Symbol of peace
cooing so softly
they fly down
angel wings
spread
wide
~
Getting their turn now
at last the long wait
is over sparrows
and blue jays
finally had
enough
Ode to a Prince of a Cat
***
Siegfried 1997~2014
~
Today he left us~ now only memories remain
of that very first day when we spied the mewling
litter of kittens~cleverly tucked away out of sight
he slipped away~rejoining those who crossed before
brother Cheetah~brother Teddy~elegant sister Woody
litter mates they were~snuggled tightly together
~
Through tears we fondly recall the many years
he graced our lives~mischievous as a young cat
cheerfully thieving the neighbor's scattered things
soon a bag was hung upon the fence to return
his found treasures~cans~casette tapes~tools
any odds and ends laid down carelessly
~
He was a recycler at heart, a retriever of balls
chewer of branches~playful tackler of siblings
his silver tabby fur glowing in the underbrush
he stalked ~once foolishly challenging a rattlesnake
angrily coiled ~rattles sounding a fierce warning
sharp spray of water saved him that day
~
Growing into the most magnificent prince of a cat
somber now~naughty wild youth left long behind
often found sitting~deep in thought as if contemplating
life as it presented itself to him each and every day
but now and then his inner white tiger would spring forth
slay a careless bird~never wasteful~he'd relish his wild feast
November 21st, 2014
~
Infinite sculptures stretch
as far
as the eye can see carrying
light
and precious warmth into
our homes
utilitarian
towers that
can be seen as
either beauties or
beasts yet no matter
how we see them we value
their service to us keeping cold
and dark at bay on the cold winter days ahead
November 23rd, 2014
~
Overnight the cold storm moved on
early morning finds us under
glowing skies~filled with fluffy remnants
tenderly kissed by the rising sun
glowing so brightly~warming heart and soul
November 19th, 2014
~
Monochromatic landscape lies
draped in heavy gray mizzle
overhead cawing hoarsely
crows flying high pierce
shrouds of misty veils
the only sign of life
as we crossed
the prairie
today
November 20th, 2014
~
On the electrical lines
seven doves wait
patiently for the
feeding frenzy
below to
cease
~
Symbol of peace
cooing so softly
they fly down
angel wings
spread
wide
~
Getting their turn now
at last the long wait
is over sparrows
and blue jays
finally had
enough
Ode to a Prince of a Cat
***
Siegfried 1997~2014
~
Today he left us~ now only memories remain
of that very first day when we spied the mewling
litter of kittens~cleverly tucked away out of sight
he slipped away~rejoining those who crossed before
brother Cheetah~brother Teddy~elegant sister Woody
litter mates they were~snuggled tightly together
~
Through tears we fondly recall the many years
he graced our lives~mischievous as a young cat
cheerfully thieving the neighbor's scattered things
soon a bag was hung upon the fence to return
his found treasures~cans~casette tapes~tools
any odds and ends laid down carelessly
~
He was a recycler at heart, a retriever of balls
chewer of branches~playful tackler of siblings
his silver tabby fur glowing in the underbrush
he stalked ~once foolishly challenging a rattlesnake
angrily coiled ~rattles sounding a fierce warning
sharp spray of water saved him that day
~
Growing into the most magnificent prince of a cat
somber now~naughty wild youth left long behind
often found sitting~deep in thought as if contemplating
life as it presented itself to him each and every day
but now and then his inner white tiger would spring forth
slay a careless bird~never wasteful~he'd relish his wild feast
November 21st, 2014
~
Infinite sculptures stretch
as far
as the eye can see carrying
light
and precious warmth into
our homes
utilitarian
towers that
can be seen as
either beauties or
beasts yet no matter
how we see them we value
their service to us keeping cold
and dark at bay on the cold winter days ahead
***
November 22nd, 2014
~
Breaking through the heavy mist deep V's sketched into the sky
traveling south to milder climes their loud calls reach us
clearly standing below looking up into the rainy cold
skies marveling at such strength of purpose and
wing inner compass guiding them along on
their arduous long journey year after
year in all weather such a wonder
such inspiration for us below
reminding us to be strong
on our inner journey
to the place we
need to be in
order to
thrive
November 22nd, 2014
~
Breaking through the heavy mist deep V's sketched into the sky
traveling south to milder climes their loud calls reach us
clearly standing below looking up into the rainy cold
skies marveling at such strength of purpose and
wing inner compass guiding them along on
their arduous long journey year after
year in all weather such a wonder
such inspiration for us below
reminding us to be strong
on our inner journey
to the place we
need to be in
order to
thrive
November 23rd, 2014
~
Overnight the cold storm moved on
early morning finds us under
glowing skies~filled with fluffy remnants
tenderly kissed by the rising sun
glowing so brightly~warming heart and soul
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