Tag Archives: nature

Birds in the Pine

Posted on January 8, 2013 by B Gourley

black bird wing beats  an oscillating fan whoosh overhead twisting, the formation alights  high in the pines chirps mingle with pine cone picking imitating the tinkle  of tiny snapping icicles, or miniature wind chimes the flock clears a tree then … Continue reading →

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Chill Comes to Town

Posted on December 21, 2012 by B Gourley

The chill rides on gusts slapping and snapping flags turning cheeks ruddy making ears and noses numb selling winter with gusto

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Autumnal Haiku

Posted on December 7, 2012 by B Gourley

Sitting, eyes shaded Chirping birds tell lies of spring Chill air tells the truth Crunching leaves, I look No undergrowth, trees barren, Ghost squirrels chasing Walking. Time dilates. As crisp leaves drift to the ground Winter can wait

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Autumn Colors

Posted on November 11, 2012 by B Gourley

Autumn colors are
one vibrant last punch before
winter’s silence comes
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Satori

Posted on September 20, 2012 by B Gourley

Plucking a small red apple off the tree She held it aloft, observing its smooth skin A soft breeze fluttered the hem of her dress In that moment, she was awake

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I love what you’ve done with the place

Posted on September 20, 2012 by B Gourley

Carpet of copper needles Columns of hardy pine Your space is impressive Still liquid pool mirrors Azure ceilings arch above You may enter in your shoes, but please obey the house rules.

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On Foggy Mountain

Posted on September 5, 2012 by B Gourley

On foggy mountain, I’m a mystery. Grounded, I’m the unknowing.

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Yellow Daisy Haiku

Posted on August 29, 2012 by B Gourley

Yellow Daisy tufts sprout from every fissure on top the mountain One yellow daisy crushed upon the granite its error unknown When your petals drop Autumn will be upon us for now they hang tight

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Haiku Correspondence with Nature

Posted on June 12, 2012 by B Gourley

Dear Tick, I admire
your most resolute nature,
but please unhand me!
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Note to the Big Juiced-up Rain Droplet

Posted on April 18, 2012 by B Gourley

To the juiced-up droplet that smacked me in the forehead

in its own one-drop rendition of the Chinese Water Torture:

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