Rain

waiting on line outdoors-

smells like rain

Pat

5/18/24

Flower of the Day – Heather

under the deluge

of fallen leaves

the first blooms of heather

Pat

12/22/23

Quiet Times

In this place where the chatter of the ocean is center stage, I practice the art of eavesdropping.

Pat

7/29/23

Sweet Talk

the true melody

is in their vibrant tweets –

then, there is the tickling of leaves

by this gentle breeze –

such sweet talk

Pat

6/15/23

Wind Dance

The black cherry tree is in its element. Its continuous fine blossom drizzle blankets the giant hosta, and everything else that lives in that space. On this breezy day the drizzle shifts to blossom filled gusts on occasion. Hurling the scent wherever it will go. It wafts throughout the garden, mingling with the scent of the lilacs. I close my eyes, breathe deep and listen to the songs of the wind in trees.

a breezy spring day

marked by fierce winds in trees –

a rhythmic tango

Pat

5/19/23

Summer Days

to summer days spent

gazing at full bellied sails –

absent, need for pails

Pat

5/15/23

For Ronovan Writes where the prompt is Sail & Pail. To participate or read other responses go here

Spring Rain

at twilight

the soft coo of a dove

through a gentle spring rain

Pat

3/23/23

Misbehaving

Worrisome, unsettling times

lead me to wallow.

Sometimes in fear

at other times,

in the simple joys of my mortality.

I search out small

gasp worthy moments,

holding them close.

This sunset, a diverse gathering,

seagulls, pigeons, crows,

sparrows and humans – and

no misbehaving

Pat

3/07/23

For dVerse Poets quadrille night where the prompt is “Gasp”, and De is hosting. To participate or read go here.

Soaring

I don’t remember whether these were pigeons, crows or seagulls. The skies around here seem to nurture them all!

soaring

in the arms of winter –

earthly cares on hold

Pat

2/13/23

Sundown

fishing at sunset

net casting – a step back in time

hints of culture off the pier

in this place where there is one of

everyone

Pat

2/9/23