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Bitter cold yet bright sunny morning, sheltered amongst the trees.
Out of the wind, in a sanctuary of sorts, sharing food.
My companions arrive by wing and by foot, to eat their fill.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #eastergreysquirrel
Bitter cold yet bright sunny morning, sheltered amongst the trees.
Out of the wind, in a sanctuary of sorts, sharing food.
My companions arrive by wing and by foot, to eat their fill.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #eastergreysquirrel
A snowy morning, large flakes falling silently on the lake.
Perched afar, a lone figure is watching the world intently.
The silence is broken by cries and the crunching of footfalls.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #coopershawk
A snowy morning, large flakes falling silently on the lake.
Perched afar, a lone figure is watching the world intently.
The silence is broken by cries and the crunching of footfalls.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #coopershawk
Winter reawakened, a multitude of snow has fallen.
Hints of the changing season, hidden once more from our senses.
Temper expectations, the only moment is the present.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #poetrycommunity #nature #winter
Winter reawakened, a multitude of snow has fallen.
Hints of the changing season, hidden once more from our senses.
Temper expectations, the only moment is the present.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #poetrycommunity #nature #winter
A morning meal shared with tensions aside, temporarily.
Attracting attention, more gather with hopes of joining soon.
Three diners of different spirit, eat together in truce.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #eagle #raven #crow
A morning meal shared with tensions aside, temporarily.
Attracting attention, more gather with hopes of joining soon.
Three diners of different spirit, eat together in truce.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #eagle #raven #crow
The quiet of the woods broken by crunching snow and bird calls.
Rumours of seeds and peanuts echo around you, hurry up!
You have no wings, but your four feet work well, quick - grab a peanut!
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #redquirrel
The quiet of the woods broken by crunching snow and bird calls.
Rumours of seeds and peanuts echo around you, hurry up!
You have no wings, but your four feet work well, quick - grab a peanut!
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #redquirrel
I'm sharing this #blackcappedchickadee I saw here in #Ottawa.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #birdphotography
I'm sharing this #blackcappedchickadee I saw here in #Ottawa.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #birdphotography
Two worlds meeting at the shore, both cold, one flowing and one firm.
Each is dependent on the other, but looking more closely.
Reveals the unseen Truth that there are not two worlds, simply One.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature
Two worlds meeting at the shore, both cold, one flowing and one firm.
Each is dependent on the other, but looking more closely.
Reveals the unseen Truth that there are not two worlds, simply One.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature
A bright Winter morning and a pine tree stands in the sunshine.
A figure approaches, bundled against the cold, what is it?
Curious yet cautious, peering down from above, you keep watch.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #eastergreysquirrel
A bright Winter morning and a pine tree stands in the sunshine.
A figure approaches, bundled against the cold, what is it?
Curious yet cautious, peering down from above, you keep watch.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #eastergreysquirrel
Mid-Winter encounters on the cold river, setting the stage,
For things to come in Spring, numbers increasing for some...others
Must wait for their turn, when the Seasons circle back once again.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #birds #commongoldeneye
Mid-Winter encounters on the cold river, setting the stage,
For things to come in Spring, numbers increasing for some...others
Must wait for their turn, when the Seasons circle back once again.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #birds #commongoldeneye
#birds #sparrows #photography #EastCoastKin
#birds #sparrows #photography #EastCoastKin
A humid morning on the lake, lush bright greenery abounds.
A still figure perched on a rock, observes quietly and waits.
Patience and silence rewards with a bounty on this morning.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #greenheron
A humid morning on the lake, lush bright greenery abounds.
A still figure perched on a rock, observes quietly and waits.
Patience and silence rewards with a bounty on this morning.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #greenheron
#birds #owls #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography
#birds #owls #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography
A bright morning, padding softly on hard snow this way and that.
Following scents and sounds of things no longer present and seen.
The awakening day is your sign to sleep, time to turn in.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #wildlife #raccoon
A bright morning, padding softly on hard snow this way and that.
Following scents and sounds of things no longer present and seen.
The awakening day is your sign to sleep, time to turn in.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #wildlife #raccoon
Nearing the Autumn season, a figure stands stoically.
Waiting: challenges above and opportunities below.
Sensing all from both worlds, standing at the surface that divides.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #birds #herons #blackcrownednightheron
Nearing the Autumn season, a figure stands stoically.
Waiting: challenges above and opportunities below.
Sensing all from both worlds, standing at the surface that divides.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #birds #herons #blackcrownednightheron
I'm going with a male #Mallard #Duck I saw a few years ago here in #Ottawa. #birds #photography #naturephotography #birdphotography #EastCoastKin #nature
I'm going with a male #Mallard #Duck I saw a few years ago here in #Ottawa. #birds #photography #naturephotography #birdphotography #EastCoastKin #nature
Bird–berry interactions, colour contrasts, or seasonal food sources. The alternative is #corvids. I am sharing a Cedar Waxwing I saw a few years ago in Winter 2022 here in #Ottawa. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #Stunday
Bird–berry interactions, colour contrasts, or seasonal food sources. The alternative is #corvids. I am sharing a Cedar Waxwing I saw a few years ago in Winter 2022 here in #Ottawa. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #Stunday
A break in the Winter weather, an opening on the lake.
From the waters, emerges Nature’s engineer, bleary-eyed.
Slowly awakening, to help shape and guide, like Spring itself.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #wildlife #beaver
A break in the Winter weather, an opening on the lake.
From the waters, emerges Nature’s engineer, bleary-eyed.
Slowly awakening, to help shape and guide, like Spring itself.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #wildlife #beaver
In a field lies the remains of a giant of yesteryear.
A story is revealed by what they held dear within their roots.
To know their story in full, look above, around and beyond.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #poetrycommunity #nature
In a field lies the remains of a giant of yesteryear.
A story is revealed by what they held dear within their roots.
To know their story in full, look above, around and beyond.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #poetrycommunity #nature
A silent morning snowfall reveals something unexpected.
One whose strong fragrance announces their presence for all to know.
Let us clear a path unimpeded and allow them to pass!
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #stripedskunk
A silent morning snowfall reveals something unexpected.
One whose strong fragrance announces their presence for all to know.
Let us clear a path unimpeded and allow them to pass!
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #stripedskunk
I'm sharing a #MourningDove I saw here in #Ottawa.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin
I'm sharing a #MourningDove I saw here in #Ottawa.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin
Here is a #BarredOwl I saw back in November 2023
#birds #owls #photography #Ottawa #EastCoastKin
Here is a #BarredOwl I saw back in November 2023
#birds #owls #photography #Ottawa #EastCoastKin
A small inlet with swirling water, waves move all directions.
On the cold surface, a daily competition has begun.
A cold battle of body, mind, and spirit for the future.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #commongoldeneye
A small inlet with swirling water, waves move all directions.
On the cold surface, a daily competition has begun.
A cold battle of body, mind, and spirit for the future.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #commongoldeneye