Fearing my approach
gulls sidle away from me
before taking flight.
by Scooj
Tag: Nature
Parhelion
A left hand sun dog
hanging in the freezing sky
Winter’s on the way.
by Scooj
Windfall
Roaring winds recede
and stillness descends. Fallen
apples, food for worms.
by Scooj
I am Arctic hare
My Summer jacket
has yielded and been replaced
by my Winter coat.
by Scooj
What Autumn?
Mildest of weeks; this
prolonged seasonal stasis
is bewildering.
by Scooj
Biozen
My brothers and my
sisters; plants and animals.
We are biozens.
by Scooj
Conference
Learning and sharing;
a tireless thirst for knowledge
fires me up somewhat.
by Scooj
Swan song
A final flourish
as green leaves turn brown, then drop
and cruel winter comes.
by Scooj
- edited to restore the correct syllable count (how embarrassing!)
Mistletoe
Autumn’s nakedness
unveils a seasonal boon
for Christmas kisses.
by Scooj
Redland Grove Park
A golden tide sweeps
in and children kick about
having fun; then rest.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 