Haiku: Luna Moth

A mouth less wonder

Fly only at night, Luna

A flicker of life

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/31/17

Inspirational photo by Tara McLaughlin

Unique in every sense

Haiku: Butterfly Part

The butterflies straw
Proboscis feeding tube curls
Drinks it luscious food

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/30/17

Photo by Pixaby

Illustration of a butterflies parts
Illustration of a butterflies parts

Natural World Haiku: Arum-lily

Native southern africa

Calla lily pure angel

Symbol of rebirth

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/28/17

Inspirational photos taken by Fe Caces 5/17

Orange Calla lily
An orange spring beauty of gratitude

Calla lily symbolizes appreciation, admiration, passion and gratitude…So very appropriate for this Memorial Day weekend.

Haiku: Garlic

So aromatic

Comes the flavor of the gods

Ancient once worshiped

fresh garlic buds
fresh garlic buds

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/22/17

 

Haiku: Kousa Dogwood

A flowering tree
A four pointed white petal
Japanese lovely

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 5/20/17

Photo by PamelaWLucas, Oakton, VA 5/20/17

Asian Kousa dogwood berries
Asian Kousa dogwood berries that appear in the fall.

These beauties are resistant to many of the diseases that frequently plague flowering dogwoods and they offer seasonal changes on the landscape.

Haiku: Tendrils bring blossoms then Peas

Tender thin green vines
Wrapping tendrils cling and reach
Blossoms come the peas

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/20/17

Inspiring photo by PamelaWLucas 5/20/17

Here are many varieties of peas for you to learn about quickly.

tendrils of sugar peas
tendrils of sugar peas
Sweet pea blossom about to open
Sugar pea blossom about to open

 

Golden Brodie shares: Dogs that dig the past

Yes… digging is part of many dogs lives…but…there are dogs that get into locating bones that are hundreds of years old…yep…archaeology on four legs.  These dogs have such self-control…once they find bones…they back off…moon walk backwards and NEVER touch the bones.  Can you image that one?  Read on for golden enlightenment.  Bones them bones…them dry bones.

Golden Brodie rests after digging in the dirt.
Golden Brodie rests after digging in the dirt.

Haiku: Chipper Chipmunk

Tiny furry stripes
Speedy and industrious
camouflaged critter

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 5/7/17

Brodie brings golden affection to Honor and Glory

The retriever in me is real.  This manifests itself in me daily…I gather my tattered dog toys and present them to folks.  I get sticks and bring them home…I love to have something in my mouth…but you can forget that something being a bird.  Field trained Goldens are excellent at retrieving gamebirds…but not this dude.  I golden love birds…all kinds of birds and today especially the American Bald Eagle.

In Washington, DC months ago…a pair of eagles made their huge nest to raise their two eaglets at the National Arboretum…in the tall trees.  Mr. President and First lady have been attentive and giving parents…adored and observed daily by the Metro population.  Their babies, originally called DC4 and DC5 have now been given their names…after 30,000 ballots were cast.  Honor is a female.  Glory’s sex is not known.

So…as Francis of Assisi said…”All praise is yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessings.” All blessings and good life wishes for these amazing birds.

 

Uncomplicated Thoughts: Abandoned

Looking out gives a different perspective

than when looking in.

Inspiring photo taken by Angela Bowling in an abandoned garnet mine near Asheville, NC 5/17