Tag Archives: spring

The Eve of April

the eve of april – before dark I walk the yard – peepers singing loud Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2024 Day 28

waited hopefully • for the first hummingbird • but only rain Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2024 Day 21

closed my eyes briefly • now the hills are fringed in white • lacy wild cherries Continue reading

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Another rainy day, with bits of blue sky

stack of seed packets •
will they grow faster than weeds •
or just hopefulness? Continue reading

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May Day!

clouds cannot bear it •
clasping themselves as they fly •
iron weight of rain Continue reading

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