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Tag Archives: SBNR
Caught in Flight
The beat of wings A swoop A splash The silver shimmer curved gracefully in the talons of a great bird We are all caught by that which is greater than we Chose whose dinner you wish to be with Grace
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Present Healing
I had dental work today… A wonderful thing Denied to many… Still, I was thankful for dear friends, Who did not require me to throw the ball, But simply sat with me. . That is truly, often, all we need … Continue reading
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Motherhood
The Beagle saw Her first, Scurrying under the palmetto… We, curious, followed His nose… It was huge! What was It? Some jumped, One gasped, Some were intrigued, Some were simply putting on a brave face, One suggested murder. The wolf … Continue reading
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Blessed
Like blessings, there were too many egrets to count.
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Picking up
When things fall apart, Remember, There are always those who will help you pick up the pieces.
Songs of spring
The rain stops for a moment and i venture outside into the wet dawn, the sound is deafening! The air is filled with frogs calling for Love… But all I can see is the bottle brush tree, As it has … Continue reading
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Flock
The rain stopped. And as I stepped outside, A small flock of small birds Exploded From the bush beside me, Into to the freshened day.
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Ladybug
i look down at my lawn of weeds, not yet mowed, quickly Waking Up from the North Florida winter. The diversity amazes! Circles and stars, ovoids and dashes… Dandelion, plantain, random grasses… mint creeps everywhere, Crinkled, investing every footfall with … Continue reading
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