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At the end of 2020, I pulled together some of my favorite poetry from this blog, combined it with some of my backyard window photography, and made a small book for some in my family who had expressed interest. I … Continue reading Though I Am Small (free ebook PDF)
I saw the song sparrow singing his song;
his melodious voice was so clear,
at once my own heart started singing along,
and rejoiced as each note kissed my ear. Continue reading The Sparrow’s Song
At first it was that all was well,
my crops were green and glowing.
But then misfortune touched my dell,
suspicion started growing. Continue reading The Whistle Pig War (Part 2)
A modest garden once I grew
In summer days of yore.
Would not have planted if I knew
That it would start a war. Continue reading The Whistle Pig War (Part 1)
The squirrels have staked out the old garden plot,
They found some old bird seed they like a whole lot.
Along came a bird who was keen for a snack,
But had to go hungry, afraid of attack… Continue reading Birds vs. Squirrels
Just tell me when it’s over
and it’s safe to look around.
For now I’ll just be sitting here,
my head stuck in the ground… Continue reading Head Underground
Hidden away where nobody sees,
High in the arms of a cluster of trees,
Safe in a home where I know I belong,
Resting from stresses in One who is strong… Continue reading Hidden and Safe
Commando skills are what we need
To navigate the world today.
To keep us low and out of sight,
Avoid the dangers in the way. Continue reading Commando Skills
Favorite photos, can only pick three.
I’d pick them all if were left up to me.
Favorite photos, not sure what to do.
Which are the three if were left up to you? Continue reading Favorite Photos?
The littlest goldfinch sat on a prong,
In a world so much larger than she.
She was not big or strong, but with heart full of song,
She knew that her song should be free… Continue reading The Littlest Goldfinch
The dark lord Vader stopped by today
He goes by the name of “Darth,” by the way.
I thought he was only in movie or myth,
The last of a legend – the lords of the Sith… Continue reading Dark Visitor
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