Category Archives: Animals

Born in Struggle [Haiku]

Posted on December 23, 2021 by B Gourley

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born in struggle;
the chick pops from its shell
and must fight to its feet 

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Mother Monkey Yoga [Haiku]

Posted on December 22, 2021 by B Gourley

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momma langur
looks like she’s saying,
“lean into your hammy!”

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Fisher [Haiku]

Posted on December 15, 2021 by B Gourley

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watching a duckling
hold a thrashing fish tightly,
i drop my corn chip

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Sneaking Heron [Haiku]

Posted on December 1, 2021 by B Gourley

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on one leg,
the sneaking heron
eyes the water

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Feeding Geese [Haiku]

Posted on November 30, 2021 by B Gourley

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two geese feed
around a bench long
vacated

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Cold Ducks [Haiku]

Posted on November 30, 2021 by B Gourley

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lakeshore ducks
with heads turtle-tucked
against autumn winds

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Muscovy Duck [Haiku]

Posted on November 25, 2021 by B Gourley

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Muscovy duck
struts up the trail -
business-like

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The Elephant’s Gait [Haiku]

Posted on November 7, 2021 by B Gourley

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the elephant's gait -
unrushed and lumbering,
but without detours

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Chubby Cardinal [Haiku]

Posted on October 28, 2021 by B Gourley

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leafless autumn -
the chubby cardinal
cannot hide

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DAILY PHOTO: Big-Eared Baby Baboon

Posted on October 19, 2021 by B Gourley

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