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#AwakeAugust 2016 – Small Stone (16) – Gentle Rain
#AwakeAugust2016 Gentle rain shower Reviving dehydrated landscape No towels desired ______________________________________________ © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2016 What are small stones? A small stone is a short piece of writing (any style) that precisely … Continue reading
Posted in Free verse, Small Stones
Tagged #AwakeAugust, #smallstones, appreciation, aros, drought, gratitude, micro poetry, mindful writing, summer heat, summer rain
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#AwakeAugust 2016 – Small Stone (12) – Joy of Overdue Rain
#AwakeAugust2016 smack of thunder rare drumbeat sound on tin roof and windows gasping in delight two humans sprint to porch swing to enjoy nature’s presentation happy trees, flowers, grass all nature sings ______________________________________________ © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with … Continue reading
Posted in Free verse, Small Stones
Tagged #AwakeAugust, #smallstones, appreciation, aros, drought, gratitude, micro poetry, mindful writing, rain
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Parched Stalks
Butterflies dancing Bees buzz attempting to nip Gathering parched stalks ______________________________________________ © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2014
Posted in Haiku/Senryu
Tagged bees, drought, end of summer, Haiku/Senryu, micro poetry, nature
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Survived to Live!
After record breaking drought, water rationing and extremely high temperatures last summer in Texas, we were not sure what, if anything, would survive in our garden. When water rationing became rigid, our main emphasis became focused on saving the antique … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun, Photos
Tagged alive, drought, flowers, Haibun, Haiku, Haiku Heights, JP @ Olive Garden, micro poetry, NaPoWriMo, nature, prompts, roses, The April Heights
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Wildfires
Cigarette Carelessly discarded Ferocious spreading wildfires ______________________________________________ Texas faces its worst dry spell since 1895! · In the past seven days, Texas Forest Service has responded to 149 fires for 17,334 acres. · Aviation resources also were critical in fighting … Continue reading
Sweltering
Sweltering record Strain of weary heat abound Withering nature ______________________________________________ Image Credit © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 Prompt: Weary
Posted in Haiku/Senryu
Tagged "Sensational Haiku Wednesday", drought, Haiku, nature, record heat, summer, weary
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Nurturing Hope through Drought
Looking out my window Grass crying for rain Flowers disappearing in heat Trees standing majestically near Oaks patiently await watering Shading whatever comes close Nurturing hope drought is Approaching its end soon Our area in Central Texas, USA has officially … Continue reading
Posted in 4 x 4 poetry
Tagged 4x4 poetry, becca givens, drought, heat, nature, rain, Theme Thursday, trees
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