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flowers bring a smile
lighten the heart with joy
may they grace all tomorrows
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As you gaze,
upon a Day Lily,
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,
is what you see.
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Yesterday, gone
Today, now
Tomorrow, coming
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~Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Category Archives: Poetry
Never in my life have I attempted to write poetry; however I am currently enjoying trying.
~Obsession and Neglect
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An Obsession is,
tiring, stressful, addicting,
exhilarating.
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Neglect happens ,
when you are Obsessed,
no time for other things.
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And, so it has gone lately with my Obsession to learn and play Pickleball; everything else has been Neglected. I’am not kidding. I haven’t been this obsessed, with learning something new, since getting my cameras. The game is fun, great exercise, can be social and is extremely addicting.
It has been a few weeks since my introductory Pickleball class and since then I have been playing whenever I get an opportunity. Joining the Loveland Pickleball Club has helped me meet people that love the game and is a great resource.
This past Tuesday I played for the first time on an outdoor court, which I love. I have also driven to a nearby town that offers dedicated, beginner, indoor, play. I have read a couple of books on the topic and have watched, more than a couple, videos. Played three times this week – so far. Obsession!
Not posting on my blog is where my Neglect comes in (I won’t mention what else I have neglected). I need to get outside, in between our unusual for Colorado, rain showers and thunderstorms, and take some photos so I can get back to posting.
As I sit at my desk and type this post, two Flood Alerts beeped their warning. The rain we just experienced was a doozy! Our local rivers are swollen running over their banks in places, Lake Loveland is full and our temperatures are more normal for this time of year causing the snow in the mountains to melt! Our spring weather has been most unusual!
My apologies in not being a good blog friend and posting on the many blogs I so enjoy reading! I promise to do better. Just know I do read them! Thanks Gay for checking on me!
So beware if you pick up a paddle and ball! You might just become Obsessed and Neglectful!
~A handsome fellow with a green head
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Through the trees,
at water’s edge,
A handsome fellow,
with a green head.
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Enjoys a swim,
and searching for food,
head first he plunges,
unaware he is being viewed.
~Using his feet,
to paddle around,
he goes in circles,
not making a sound.
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Water swirls,
up he pops,
needs a breath,
off his body water drops.
~Head first he tries again,
makes a wider circle,
paddles faster,
focused on his purpose.
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This male Mallard made us giggle. We watched him tipping head first into the pond and using his feet to paddle around searching for seeds, plants and snails.
~Poetry, In Between the Seasons
Cold winds blow, snow piles high,
winter won’t let go,
at the door spring,
won’t plow through,
in between the seasons.
Winter has grabbed my ankle,
spring has ahold of my hand,
I am teetering,
unbalanced,
in between the seasons.
Piles of clothes adorn a chair,
light weight, heavy weight,
socks galore,
all worn in a single day,
in between the seasons.
Until one leaves,
and the other one arrives,
I am perplexed and,
can’t sit in my chair,
in between the seasons.
Not complaining maybe a little,
should not,
winter will fade away
spring will be bold
alas in between no more.
For now,
I am,
stuck,
in between
the seasons.
~Sandwich Tern
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Whats on your mind little tern,
standing at water’s edge in the early morning light,
as you watch the gulf waters churn.
With waves pounding the shore,
luring you with its rhymed verse,
hunger and fading light brings signs of yore.
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Back in October, 2014…
As I walked along the shore, hoping to watch the sunrise, I came upon this Sandwich Tern. He, just like me, was all alone on this particular morning and together we watched the day begin.
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`Eileen at Viewing Nature with Eileen for Saturday’s Critters
http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.com/2015/04/saturdays-critters-70.html
Wolf Song Blog 