Tag Archives: poetry

A Springtime Labra-rhyme

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

Spring’s at last sprung And the dogs are quite muddy He chases the toys While she chases her buddy! Leaping and lunging They’re off to the races With happy Lab tails And happy Lab faces Splashing and dashing Tugging on … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Posted on February 24, 2019 by

I think we are overdue for a lighthearted limerick, so here is one dedicated to my favorite fidgeter – the Ruby-crowned Kinglet. 🙂 There once was a wee little king who had flickety fidgety wings As he flew about town … Continue reading →

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One Lucky Fella!

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

This gray squirrel is one lucky fella with a furry tail for his umbrella! A tail that is bushy, a tail that is swishy, A tail that reminds me of dandelion wishies! And when it is sunny, this tail is his … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things – Backyard Bird Version

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

The birds showed up in a frenzy yesterday afternoon; one after another swooping down for food and water.  I couldn’t decide which one to feature in a post, so I opted to give several the chance to shine in a remix of … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Red-headed Woodpecker

Posted on August 17, 2016 by

It seemed about time for another lighthearted limerick, and since this fellow keeps showing up and flirting for his food, I thought I’d let him be the star. The bird with the red velvet head Comes to call when he … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Blue Jay (#2)

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

Once I start to think in rhyme, it’s hard to stop the Seussian stream of words from floating around in my head; so, despite the fact that they’ve already starred in a previous limerick, here’s another lighthearted verse featuring the Blue … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Eastern Bluebird

Posted on April 25, 2016 by

I had a request for another lighthearted limerick, so how about we let the Bluebird be our featured guest? If the bluebird so cheerfully sings and brings happiness in on his wings How do you explain his looks of disdain? … Continue reading →

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An Ode To Daffodils

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

Oh daffodils in brilliant bloom First heralders of spring You hint of hope and speak of joy And bid my soul to sing Oh daffodils in brilliant bloom Bright petals kissed by sun You cast away the dismal gray For … Continue reading →

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A Warbler Wonderland

Posted on February 9, 2016 by

Unexpected snow flurries fluttered down from the Atlanta skies this morning.  I didn’t have time to take many pictures (I had promised my son I would accompany him on a tux fitting outing) but I did manage to snap a … Continue reading →

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Lighthearted Limericks – Yellow-rumped Warbler

Posted on January 19, 2016 by

What better way to start the day than with a lighthearted limerick?  The Yellow-rumped Warbler is the featured bird in today’s rhyme. A more dashing bird you won’t find than the Warbler, the Yellow-rumped kind He’s so lively and quick He … Continue reading →

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