Rising sun, rising

mist – nature’s gentle signal 

that we should rise too.

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Bounding deer, darting

squirrels, dog in hot pursuit,

cats watching the game…

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A flash of sunlight,

cardinal’s folded red wings –

blues chased away.

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First dusting of frost –

an early proclamation

of what is to come.

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Early morning chill –

sweaters on, pace picks up.

Autumn’s come calling.

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From the birds’ early

morning broadcast system we

get a wakeup call.

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Trees whisper among

themselves,telling stories of

earth’s forgotten past.

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Gently falling rain,

restful Sunday afternoon,

summer’s warm blessing

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light rippling on pond –

a needed bit of sparkle 

on overcast day

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Even in the rain

sunflowers still shine, swaying

wildly in sweeping wind.

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