"Storm Rolling In" - watercolor
We watched…
over the lake
angry clouds pass
We saw…
Suddenly . . .
wind shift
We stared…
mesmerized by
the awesome beast
We ran…
chased by monster
head for cover
We looked…
out window
torrential rain
We gasped…
small trees blowing
Tall trees falling
We sighed…
black beast departed
calm restored
We were amazed…
Destructive force
size of fallen trees
We thanked
God
everyone was safe
We remember…
a Friday evening
at Dunkirk Camp
"Katrina Rose" - acrylic
Like an explosion
Katrina hit Biloxi
Unstoppable force of water . . . . . .
Retreating from whence it came
Leaving behind
fragments
scattered debris
A delicate rose survived.
"Azalea's Song of Spring" - acrylic
Sing a song of spring.
Let the flowers sing.
Music to my ear
Winter’s ore it’s clear.
Web add to the beauty
Of flower community.
"Color of Spring" - acrylic
Yellow daffodils
Color of sun
You show
Winter’s almost done.
Beckons me,
Your smiling face,
To come out of
My winter place.
Willow Ice- digital
Pussy willow nice
Gray fur and yellow blossoms
Cold icicles hanging down
Winter doesn’t want to leave
Spring won’t you please return soon
Time Lapse - acrylic
Wait …… for months
Bulb lies dormant
Finally it begins
A bud appears
The stalk grows rapidly
Followed by slender leaves
Suddenly …… explosion
Burst of red
Two blossoms
No …… four
Amaryllis beauty
Hot Chocolate - photograph
Hot chocolate,
A cozy comfy chair,
It’s cold outside
I’m glad I ‘m not out there.
Marshmallow showman
Melting fast
I knew he
Wouldn’t last.
Nothing better,
I perceive,
Than hot chocolate
On a cold winter’s eve.
Junco - Photograph
The wind doth blow and howl out there.
I’m snug and warm inside.
If someone says I must go out
I think I’ll go and hide.
The temperature’s been up and down
A roller coaster ride.
Yesterday was so wet
I’m very glad I dried.
"Fuji" acrylic
Fuji, I saw you
finally for real
In my memory
you are sealed.
Pictures weren’t enough
your greatness to see.
I’ve waited for years
this place to be.
Seen from far and wide
unless in fog you hide.
From the ground you lie
a tower to the sky.
Fuji, I stood
on your shoulder
If trail weren’t closed
I’d have been bolder.
Chrysanthemums aplenty,
Beautiful group.
Who’d have thought
Even in my soup.
Photograph
Honk, Honk. There they go
Running on the water so.
Lift-off, taking to the sky,
Flying so high,
Practicing their V’s.
Honk, Honk, keep up the pace.
Steady, now. This isn’t a race.
Drafting – the wind spreading
Even when changing heading.
Practicing their V’s.
Honk, Honk, another to lead.
Keep up the speed.
Tired one drops back
Fill in the slack.
Practicing their V’s.
How would it be
To run on the sea,
Take to the sky
Flying high,
Practicing our V’s?
A lesson to learn
Sharing concern,
Lighten the load, helping each other,
Friend, stranger, or brother
Practicing our V’s.
Honk, Honk, I’m behind you.
When you tire I will assist you.
Honk, Honk, we are together
Fair or stormy weather
Together let’s practice our V’s.
Photograph
