wings of the sea
beauty displayed on waves
searching for morsels



Too far away to capture good photos, but they reflect life on a lake in Natchez State Park.
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Neighborly encounter, on the trail
I observe binoculars around her neck
Ah, something in common
I am a birder you see
A wonderful hobby, a life long passion
We stop to chat
What birds have you seen today, I ask
New to this hobby, so I offer her an excursion
Other locations to search for birds
She exclaims
“Yes, maybe one day, perhaps in the fall
We’ll also do some hiking”
Now, I see her on the trail
Binoculars around her neck
Head down as she passes
How sad for her
She has no time for me
I had a birding mentor
She became my friend
Her name was Ann
A kind and gentle soul
She taught me well
I treasure those days, with heartfelt appreciation
For they are no more, she is gone now
~By Sheila 08/20/2013~