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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Cold November Moon
Outside my window on a brightly lit night … See how gently the trees hold this cold November moon in their dark arms. I stand far below looking up from my small world in shadows covered, as my wandering thoughts go walking on the moon. ~ms … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, photography, Poetry, Space
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Orange Autumn Twilight
Cloudy day ending in a sudden burst of light, spilling bright orange into watery shadows as twilight dissolves into darkness approaching on an autumn night. ~ms
Reflections and Shadows
On this autumn day, nature recreates itself with duck reflections and a butterfly shadow….. ~ms
Where Up Meets Down
In a place where up meets down uniting above and below… Look down into up and see! Leaves float in water hanging on trees overhead, connected by reflections drifting in-between clouds that dance through lily pads. ~ms
Posted in Fall Colors, Philosophy, photography, Poetry, Writing
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Squirrel Dilemma
In a grassy field a squirrel worked all morning burying acorns. But then… children came to play, and the squirrel was forced to run away. The squirrel climbed up the nearest tree and sat on a limb staring down annoyed…… She had … Continue reading
Revolt of the Green World
It was one of the most beautiful Texas days that he had ever seen, so the young king of trees and bushes decided to wander outside to enjoy his green world. However, as he was soaking in the sunshine and breathing … Continue reading
Posted in Imagination, Nature, Photo Essay, photography, Writing
Tagged Children's Books, creative writing
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