Category Archives: Nature

Canyonlands

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Monica

Subdued Blue Subdued blue sky ponders a change from winter to new spring Ode to Edward Abbey (5) Spirit hovers over lonely canyons in dearly beloved country

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Alligator Skin Glow

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Monica

Alligator Skin Glow Alligator skin spine of the earth mountain fastness covered in white bathed in blue-rose glow irregular teeth vie with valleys winding rivers of unknown flow relief fades into evening heights blend into depths blue horizon disappears over … Continue reading →

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Moon Rising

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Monica

MOON PULL Rising moon pulls me calls me outside to walk under brilliant clouds in the quiet evening lit by lunar radiance, no longer by your presence. Moon sculpture by Julie Maren    

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Yellowstone in Winter 2011

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Monica

Yellowstone in Winter 2011 Yellowstone this winter was very beautiful and very cold, more normal than last year, when snow packs were low and temperatures hovered in the 20’s and 30’s F (-7 to -1 C)  The early morning low … Continue reading →

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Yellowstone in Winter 2010

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Monica

BELOVED FRIEND Wild and unknowable balm to the spirit always surprising always the same place of beauty and peace beloved friend, Yellowstone. Be back soon.  

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Member of the Family

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Monica

Member of the Family Call me mother, call me father, call me source of life and strength call me sister, call me brother call me only home and hearth call me garden of paradise call me member of the family … Continue reading →

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Spiral Rings

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Monica

SPIRAL RINGS Tree rings spiral in the shape of an unnamed galaxy close to home but years away in time. Unique stamp of the universe imbedded in our cells surfaces on the finger tips.

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Moore at the Gardens

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Monica

Whale out of water or Moore at the Gardens? “Locking Piece” leaves next week.     I’m kicking myself. An exhibition of Henry’s Moore’s works was installed last March in our Botanic Gardens.  Did I visit in every season and … Continue reading →

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Deep Sea Song

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Monica

DEEP SEA SONG Your deep sea song calls me My cells remember and feel the pull longing to join you.

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Wild and Free

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Monica

Free to Be Let me be free to rest my head in un-collared comfort free from the pinch of your constant inquiry to roam at peace with my own rhythms free from the scrutiny of your pawing hands poking and … Continue reading →

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