while sketching
a fetching young dancer,
i was asked
how i came
by my art.
“with oodles
of doodles,” i answered–
while wishing
i’d said
something smart.
she smiled
a while and related
that she learned
how to dance
in a hall:
her mama
and papa had 8 kids,
and only
1 bathroom
for all.
–sketch and photo by me
–photos by me
Why don’t I lose weight
When I’m eating like a bird?
It’s the non-stop part.
–Photo by me
to be unaware
of potential threats in life
is to have no choice
once the eagle’s on his way
it’s too late for prey to pray
–photo by me
a great blue heron
takes a stab at fixing lunch–
to his long sharp beak
–photo by me
the forecast
is getting better;
they’re talking
rain, not snow,
but with our april weather,
they don’t really know
–photo by me
–photos by me
if my mind is the woods
and my thoughts are the trees,
then my soul is their roots
and my spirit, their leaves
–photo by me
I constructed a perch for my cat
with a carpeted ramp and a mat;
now most of the day
she’s out of my way
and I’m freed up to do this and that
–photo by me
It was so sunny and warm yesterday, I had to take a little stroll in the woods with the camera. It’s a little frustrating right now though, because the wildlife is still quite limited, as are the roads and trails. But I’ll share what I have.
The deer are doing well after a mild winter. They’re pouring out of the woods now for the grass alongside the roads; unfortunately, there’s a price to pay. Their coats seem to be browning up a bit.
It’s so hard to get a clear shot of a ruffed grouse as compared to the sharptails in the open fields. These guys are smart and they always make sure there is something between us. I wonder if she knows her bloomers are showing.
No walk would be complete without a bald eagle or two showing up. When I was a young boy, it was a rare treat to catch sight of one; now they seem to be everywhere. What a comeback!
Finally, the sun got so low it looked like a campfire in the woods, so I headed for home. It was a wonderful day, but I’m really looking forward to great summer shots of all kinds of wildlife! Happy Easter!!
–Photos by me
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