an earth tone orchid spits out a tongue of purple, bucking disguise
Orchid [Haiku]
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Category Archives: nature
Desert Dunes [Haiku]
sand dunes textured with snaky furrows: dunes upon dunes
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Copperhead [Common Meter]
I walked along a well-worn trail with no intent but rest. I wished to be soothed by the trees, but found myself distressed. For in my path rested a snake, known as the copperhead -- a breed that has inspired wonder and no uncertain dread. I gave the snake full attention, and then gave it wide berth, but it must have been far too wide for I walked right off the earth.
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Deep Trail [Haiku]
the early trail is bare and well-defined; the deep trail hides
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Beautiful Scum [Tanka]
the algae pond - dappled with leafy fractals, patterns shift. what moves: water or branch? or, perhaps, just my mind
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Sneaky Monkey [Haiku]
one monkey minds its own business; the other has mischief in mind
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The Flood [Senryū]
a farmer surveys his new stretch of sea, mulling careers
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DAILY PHOTO: Gandikota Canyon into Mylavaram Reservoir
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June Rains [Haiku]
High Tree Hawk [Tanka]
the high tree hawk scans for prey from lofty heights; the rat scurries - unaware of far-flung foes, but side to wall all the same
Tiger Riding for Beginners 