Tag: environment
group name: firsttimewriters
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December 18, 2006 11:15 PM EST --
(I wrote this one on June 6, 2004. Esperehwon* is what I call the little "nature refuge" that surrounds our house.)
Chip - chip - chop chop chop!
Sparrows into Esperehwon*, my how they . . . more
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January 20, 2007 11:46 PM EST --
I grew up in California.
I always wanted to live were it snowed.
The only time we got to play in the snow.
Was when we took a trip to the mountains.
I now live in Missouri.
It snows every . . . more
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November 30, 2006 09:51 PM EST --
Inspired by the recent insights into haiku and kept awake by the winds hurtling around the house I have had a go - what do you guys think?
Winter storm rages
Oblivious men slumber . . . more
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January 24, 2007 08:08 PM EST --
it's a brand new day
in the same old life
the sun burns too bright
the pavement stings raw feet
and i still think of you
it's a brand new day
in the same old life
the moon shines too easily
the . . . more
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December 02, 2006 01:12 PM EST --
Dec 1, 2006 Snow!! I live in northern Illinois, and we are under
a winter storm warning. There is about 8-10 inches of snow
on the ground this morning when I woke up. . . . more
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January 10, 2007 11:31 PM EST --
On January 2, 2007, a few of us managed to locate the resting place of John Barnett, my 5th great uncle on my Dad's side.
Although just down the road from my home, the cemetery, full of sunken-in . . . more
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December 28, 2006 03:06 PM EST --
The Green Eyed Monster
It slithers earthward from the fiery depths
Rearing its ugly head, fangs glinting in the darkness
Nostrils flaring at the scent of fresh blood
. . . more
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January 10, 2007 11:49 PM EST --
(The following is not intended to criticize honest gun owners -- our bulwark against tyranny -- or anyone facing armed conflicts or tyranny, or anyone from any ethnic group. It merely asks, "What . . . more
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August 14, 2007 06:45 AM EDT --
Book TwoBobby (The Not So Great Blue Heron)
The War Of The Mile Long Pier
Chapter 1 : Canada Geese Bobby was fishing for white bass for his tabby cat friend Calawdalonzo . . . more
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August 28, 2007 10:05 AM EDT --
“Being a mom is considered a luxury.” It caught my attention this morning as I drove to work a comment that a gentleman said on the radio. They were commenting about a new method to train . . . more
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February 22, 2007 05:47 PM EST --
One more attempt at sharing another side of my writing. My two earlier presentations were of a more rhythmic nature. This is of yet a different style, but still . . . more
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November 29, 2006 04:54 AM EST --
Conscious mind
Unconscious Mind
What does it all mean
Conscious mind
A swim in the desert
Unconscious Mind
A walk in the sea
The sea
you see
inside of me
In this sea
lies mystery . . . more
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December 03, 2006 12:06 AM EST --
We watched each day's unending flight
'til all our 'scapes were deep and white
A string of balmy temps so fine
Then down from heaven it came divine
To blanket all in this new month
Where . . . more
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December 20, 2006 11:24 PM EST --
(From November 30, 2004. This backyard tree later fell on our neighbors' garage -- but no one was hurt, and the insurance took care of damages.)
November's gloom befell our skies
Descending . . . more
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December 17, 2006 05:37 PM EST --
Having paddled my way into this wonderful place, with so many voices to be heard, I think that I will linger her a while and listen. This is something I have learned in my kayak. Stop paddling, and just . . . more
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January 14, 2007 11:43 PM EST --
There was an interesting story on CBS (TV) News tonight. In San Rafael, California, birdwatchers congregate to watch "European starling" formations! They swirl . . . more
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November 25, 2007 06:12 PM EST --
I do not claim to be well studied in environmental issues. I am a simple housewife sitting in my bedroom on my laptop, in Maryland, in the United States, on the planet known as Earth which is . . . more
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June 20, 2007 09:46 PM EDT --
Dark clouds flowing from the southwest covered the sky. The atmosphere became humid and still. The Meteorological department had announced the onset of the southwest summer ‘monsoon’. . . . more
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December 22, 2006 11:36 PM EST --
(From November 16, 2002)
Crystalline lattice appears
Tumbling light in tears
Fluffy as hen feathers
Wobbly whitened weathers.
Like a bright ice spiral
Each flake unique, vital
Hitting . . . more
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April 29, 2007 11:09 PM EDT --
Reports have been flocking in, about a beautiful yet bizarre blossoming vine -- the akebia. It features a magnificently heady fragrance, petite flowers, and finally -- an uncanny . . . more
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