Grandfather Tree

Despite hurricane,
snowfall, driving rain,
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April’s Magic

through barren trees,
light shines 
the strongest

Copyright 2021 Brenda Davis Harsham

Notes:

To those celebrating holidays — may you be safe and happy together or separate. Continue reading

Down the Valley

Down the valley, 
churn and bubble, 
runs the river 
on the double, 
flowing past
town and trouble.  Continue reading

Magic Things

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“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ~ William Butler Yeats

Notes: Thanks to Hanna at Hanna’s Walk for reminding me of this quote.

Camouflage

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Hidden in the shadows,
afraid to move outside our comfort zones,
it’s easy to forget we can fly.

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You Can’t Cancel Spring

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Daffodils break through old leaves
beside the greening grass,
and warming sunshine draws
tiny caterpillars from their eggs.  Continue reading

Recovery is Ribbiting

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Update the day after surgery: I may be a bit green from the meds, but my kids are bringing me tea and tucking my blankets tighter. I’m managing to keep down simple foods. Thanks for all the good wishes, friends. Life is good. Hope you have a magical week!

Happy Valentine Friday!

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Roses are red,
violets are blue,
it’s Valentine Friday
so yippee and WAH-HOOOO!

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Wishes have Wings

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In the faraway summer,
wishes took flight. Wishes of
healing, happiness, and light.
And peace, joy, and plenty for all,
whether busy as bees.
Or lonely and small.  Continue reading

Tuesday Reverie

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Pausing to puzzle
as summer slides into autumn
like a melted popsicle —
where do the days

go?  Continue reading

Noon Light

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a walk at noon
rare break from my desk,
light steps

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Dogwood Days

Pink Dogwood blooms, 4 petals each

cherry blossom time
is past, but still to come are
dogwood days

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