Tiger Riding for Beginners

Traveling Poet Philosopher & Occasional Wiseacre

summer sun so bright
 the sunflowers take a break,
  & turn backs to light.

cool, idyllic day:
 summer rallies a last stand,
  before the Fall.

cattails, willows, &
 river: each has its own rhythm
  in a summer breeze.

Posted on July 22, 2023 by B Gourley

gray-green waters
 shimmer in summer sun:
  leaves flutter onshore.

Posted on July 19, 2023 by B Gourley

inert mosquito
 awaits the motive force  
  of summer sun.

Posted on July 17, 2023 by B Gourley

dead-eyed crow,
 heat shimmers off rock...
  CAW!

Posted on July 7, 2023 by B Gourley

Summer beach day;
 swollen clouds slog nearer:
  mass exodus.

Posted on July 6, 2023 by B Gourley

summer berries:
 to pick or let ripen?
  what will birds do?

Posted on June 26, 2023 by B Gourley

thick summer clouds 
 look as dense as the woods
  they float over.

Posted on June 17, 2023 by B Gourley

diamond glimmer
 on the water:
  summer sun