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Wild and Free

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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The Open Door

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Undecided

IN THE BALANCE The universe is undecided. Were humans a good idea or not? The breath of life pushes us toward a favorable answer. (Please see Pen’s photobucket picture in the 2nd comment — thanks, Pen!)

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Like a Whisper

LIKE A WHISPER Wolves cross the road and like a whisper melt away into thin air. Black shadow appears like a thought and a hope and is gone.

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Northern Flicker, reprised/Mr. Robin

I saw two flickers in the birdbath today, both looking quite robust. Very happy to see them.  Here is a picture of one through window and screen, not very good.  But it gives you an idea.  Bird bathers have to … Continue reading

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Inland Dreams

HOMEWARD BOUND Let me live in the ocean sea source of life let me ride waves and currents in perfect sureness land limbs and land rhythms long forgotten free to fly in cold clean living water singing my slow songs … Continue reading

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Northern Flicker

This wasn’t the poem I was going to post, but a beautiful flicker just banged into my window.  It wasn’t too bad a bang, and he flew off to the apple tree, looking somewhat stunned.  I hope he’s OK and … Continue reading

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Dangerous Games

Strange Birds Armed only with a sense of injustice, orange-breasted hunter-catcher patrols her property calling loudly to hunters to keep away calling silently to animals – stay hidden – This is no children’s game we play.

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Mathematics of the Heart

Root Squared Do not prepare the heart for future sorrow The blow will not be softened no feelings spared loss anticipated more than doubles the root of sorrow squared.

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Quirky Imperfect

Quirky Imperfect Quirky teeth not perfect just like me Cancelled a visit to the dentist to make quirky teeth more perfect.  Couldn’t stand the thought of not being able to bite into an apple. ( I apologize for this Facebook-like … Continue reading

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