Tag Archives: birds

New life from old…

So much has happened over the past few days that I am at a loss where to begin. It started with the drive north through a land sprung to life and colour. A day’s warmth and winter had been banished. … Continue reading

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Beyond #midnighthaiku

Beyond the raindrops When the world seems dull and grey Joy may be waiting  

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Dawn at Hawk Hill

“Hellooo!” said the unnecessarily cheerful voice at the end of the phone. “You sound wide awake!” “I am,” I replied, though four in the morning is no time for anyone to be dragged from sleep. I reached for the coffee, … Continue reading

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Inlanders #midnighthaiku

Unexpected guests Flying in from distant shores Fishing for dinner

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Travels With Maggie: The Beginning – Pat Bean

Reblogged from Pat Bean’s Blog: “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”–Neale Donald Walsch Here’s How It All Began Balcony House: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Not only have my travels taken me all across the country, they … Continue reading

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The small dog on the warpath…

Outside it is cold As the winter draws in, There’s ice in the bird bath And frost on the bin. The birds are all hungry, So tending their needs, I put out some fat balls With peanuts and seeds. The … Continue reading

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With the Moon on my Wings – Kerfe #writephoto

The past holds the door with the moon on my wings between now and before with the moon on my wings. I look to the tree with the moon on my wings for the power of three with the moon … Continue reading

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Waiting #midnighthaiku

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Coda #midnighthaiku

Breathless I listen Singer and song a rare gift Darkness follows dawn The song thrush has one of the most beautiful songs… and is just one of the many once-common garden birds now under threat in this country. It is … Continue reading

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Gathering

Distant friends gather Communal celebration Sharing a purpose A moment once flown Never to be recaptured Free to remember

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