Tag Archives: Nature

THE SWEET CALL OF A CIRCLING HAWK

Posted on September 13, 2024 by elainedanforth

A hawkor some othersimilarbird,a bird of prey, which, near here,of late,I’ve seen the like–the kindthat glides in wide, smooth arcsand issues out a call so sweet. . . I do not know just what it means, but, I hear one … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Beauty, Bird of Prey, Hawk, Nature, Prey animal | Leave a comment

WORLDWIDE, ALIVE AND LIFELESS

Posted on January 9, 2024 by elainedanforth

There’s a whole wide world out there. . .To be felt, tasted, heard and smelled–Not only seen. . . With all that Earth,water, fiery sun and fresh crisp air,outside the door, resplendent sky, bush and worm, bird, butterflyfurry, scaly, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Life, Nature, Outdoors, Screen time | 2 Comments

LET ME WRITE, LET ME RIGHT

Posted on August 13, 2023 by elainedanforth

Let me writelet me rightwhat needs settingback aright–at least the subset of all that,which will agreeto bend thus to my will– unlikethe already earthward saggingweeping willowor the night flight or relentless calling,of a whippoorwill. Let me writea little pieceto bring … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Light, Moon, Nature, Set aright, Stars, Sun, Writing | Leave a comment

SPRING WILD

Posted on March 22, 2021 by elainedanforth

Wound tight hair allowed run free Spring wildflowers in the wind ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ For a video version of this poem, see:https://youtu.be/DFMu3fbHZ9I

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Hair, Nature, Poetry, Springtime, Wind | Leave a comment

RED AND GREEN AND BROWN AND GOLD

Posted on September 5, 2018 by elainedanforth

There is the red and green and brown and gold, fall shrinking leaves, which people beautifully that pair of Western Redbush trees that, catching slanting autumn light, shone from behind, do kiss my eyes. . . These trees I see … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry, Summer, Winter | Tagged Art, Breathing, Fall Leaves, Growth, Life, Nature, Seeing, Trees, Walking | Leave a comment

FLYING CREATURES

Posted on June 14, 2018 by elainedanforth

Flying creatures flit and flutter ‘mongst the bushes, flowers and trees, along with clouds and wind, the soaring aspect of all nature. . . Some buzz, some chirp, some swoop, some siphon nectar, each along its special vector. . . … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Birda, Birdsong, Creatures, Dance, Flying, Mating dance, Nature, Plumage, Song, Trees, Wind | Leave a comment

NATURE AND BENEFIT

Posted on April 6, 2018 by elainedanforth

There is the benefit of nature and the nature of the benefit. Discerning these, not being thrown by nomenclature, until one learns to turn with ease to choose those brand new, wobbly paths, in constant searching for a better fit … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Bait, Benefit, Centering, Expansion, Natural selection, Nature, Niche, Path, Self, Struggle for life, Traps, Understanding | Leave a comment

YOU DO SUPERBLY. . . KEEP DOING THAT

Posted on April 5, 2018 by elainedanforth

Remember what you do superbly. Think of it later, often, and surely, early. And be sure, keep doing that. That way, no matter what many (or even ANY) of them say, you have no need to hide yourself or what … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged Abundance, Action, Appreciation, Capability, Good works, Graceful, Hiding, In good company, Magic, Nature, Noticing, Recognition, Superb, Thought, True, Value, Work | Leave a comment

LETTING WINTER VISION IN

Posted on January 23, 2018 by elainedanforth

What can I say? The rain, the snow this time of year will have their sway. Much needed, but, in some places, overbleeded, to form a flood with tons of mud which washes homes and sends some folks to early … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry, Seasons, Winter | Tagged Cycles, Damp, Dark, Eyes, Heart, Honoring, Love, Nature, Neighbors, Rain, Reflection, Rest, Restoration, Snow, Sun, Time of year, Understanding Deep, Vision, Weather, Wet, Winter | Leave a comment

Seize the day. AND Let it be.

Posted on August 11, 2017 by elainedanforth

Seize the day. AND Let it be. Spread down, extend the roots and reach up the branches, bring birds and squirrels in cahoots, just like a wildly planted sturdy, broad, and tall oak tree. Stay tightly in the bounds of … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Carpe diem, Control, Freedom, Let it be, Nature, Seize the day | Leave a comment