the stony beach writhes; but they're shells, not stones - crab animated
Crabs at a Distance [Haiku]
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Category Archives: wildlife
Orbweaver [Tanka]
in certain light, the spider floats on air; move slightly, and now it sits on a lustrous wall of web
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DAILY PHOTO: Silver-Washed Fritillary, Kaindy Lake in Kazakhstan
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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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Snow Birds [Haiku]
Wheel of Watching [Haiku]
watching monkeys watch humans, watching monkeys; ad infinitum
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Sneaky Monkey [Haiku]
one monkey minds its own business; the other has mischief in mind
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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
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DAILY PHOTO: Elephants & Cattle Egrets
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Which Way Did He Go? [Common Meter]
A caterpillar scurried on at such a rapid pace, but I forget which way it went because it lacked a face. It looked the same this way as that - bereft of front and back. And how'd it know which way to go? It must have had a knack.
Tiger Riding for Beginners 