
ma & pa crane with their ‘colt’
parents are god-like
figures to their little ones–
some more than others
–photo by me

ma & pa crane with their ‘colt’
parents are god-like
figures to their little ones–
some more than others
–photo by me
One day a logical man came to town;
He stopped at the bar, and he bought us a round.
We talked all about the upcoming election–
How we needed a man with a brand new direction.
He said, “Yea, I know, we’re all in the same boat,
But it seems such a waste of my time to go vote.”
We all were appalled, and we asked the man, “Why?”
“Well, my vote doesn’t count, unless there’s a tie,
And the chances of such are exceedingly small–
So you see, my one vote doesn’t count after all.”
I jumped to my feet and said, “That may be true,
But tell us then, what if we all thought like you?”
The logical man sipped his beer, cleared his throat,
And shrugging his shoulders, he said, “Then I’d vote!”

wildfire smoke makes for
what would be a beautiful
sunset–on venus
–photo by me

comet neowise, 2020
a comet
suddenly appears
and we feel
a bit odd
because everyone fears
the finger of god
–photo by me

walking among the trees
a beautiful day for a stroll
looks like a clearing ahead
what’s that, more wild roses?
no, it’s a long, lovely patch
of pink lady’s slipper orchids–
minnesota’s state flower!

–photos by me




–Photos by me

The heron’s a little obsessed
With those feathers displayed on his chest;
They’re used all the time
For wiping off slime
That’s exuded from each dinner guest.
–Photo by me
banning books
by the hundreds
may lead to
burning books
by the thousands
which in turn
may lead to
burning people
by the millions

established foes don’t
know that they hate each other–
until they’re informed;
love is a natural thing
while hatred has to be learned
–photo by me