Tag: nature

Buttercups

Happiness for her simple soul

Haiku: Fragile

fragile hued beauty

Haibun: Wild Lovebirds

Wild lovebirds come to feed at my feeders every day. The story goes they were released from a defunct aviary or escaped on their own. Originally from Africa, they thrive here in the desert Southwest. They are beautiful, loving creatures, mating for life and… Continue Reading “Haibun: Wild Lovebirds”

Haiku: Yaupon Tree

Waxwing on Yaupon

Haibun: Rain Lilies

Fleshy green leaves wait, their patience tested here in the desert. Yearning for the soft patter of raindrops on leaves to beckon forth flowers.

Haibun- Warm Spring

The air is fresh and bright on my early morning walk. Thrashers, perched on high treetops are beckoning for the sun to shine on them so they may bask in it’s warm light. The ocotillos are brilliant green with the top of each stalk… Continue Reading “Haibun- Warm Spring”

Desert Spring

  The desert is blustery today with winds whipping dust devils into a frenzy. The seed feeders sway in the sudden gusts as love birds hold on like colorfully dressed children on a swirling carnival ride. Fuchsia Bougainvillea bracts scatter on the desert landscape,… Continue Reading “Desert Spring”