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Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

0 posted 2007-11-30 08:31 AM

A boisterous blue jay calls his own name
from atop a scraggy pine,
while a lone woodpecker hammers endlessly
on a once-magnificent tree,
his powerful chisel-beak cushioned
by a spongy protective head bone,
much as the moss green pathway
undulating before me
muffles the sound
of my trespassing feet.
Each remains oblivious to my presence.
A raucous raven hops nearby menacingly,
seeking an opportune moment to steal
from my backpack left leaning
against a decaying oak log.
A chattering squirrel cries foul play,
but the trickster pays no heed.
In an instant, he descends upon the open pack,
seizes a bright red foil wrapped granola bar,
then quickly exits with his ill-gotten booty.
I am at once both amused and annoyed
(Poe-etic justice?)
and vow to better guard my survival snacks
on my next wild side walk.

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

1 posted 2007-11-30 08:52 AM

What fun

Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2007-11-30 12:08 PM

Well, you made his day! You beautifully display here the harmony of nature.

Enjoyed this wild side walk greatly.

Love,
margherita

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

3 posted 2007-11-30 04:51 PM

Very amusing, enjoyed. I had a similar experience once. I had hidden Easter eggs in the back yard for the kids. They were plastic and some were half clear plastic.
I watched a crow fly down, peck open the egg and fly away with a little gold colored necklace. Crows are so smart.
Ida

secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant

since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

4 posted 2007-12-01 05:03 PM

great story!

applause!!

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

5 posted 2007-12-18 02:55 AM

This reminds me of my walks when
I used to live at the Grand Canyon...

Thanks for taking me back there, Kacy...

"When the power of love overcomes the love
of power the world will know peace."
--Jimi Hendrix

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

6 posted 2007-12-18 03:08 AM

"I am at once both amused and annoyed
(Poe-etic justice?)
and vow to better guard my survival snacks
on my next wild side walk."

Perfect summation, Kacy! You make me want to put on a pack myself with those descriptons that took me hiking with you!

.....jo

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

7 posted 2007-12-18 06:58 AM

Grab your backpacks and let's hit the wild pathways then, Jo and Vicky!
(Don't forget the thermos of Kahlua coffee)

Kahlil
Senior Member

since 2003-04-12

Posts 1881

8 posted 2007-12-18 09:42 AM

I love this: (Poe-etic justice?) heh heh

I love listening to them call to each other in the woods...
"Kacy has treats...Kacy has treats"

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

9 posted 2007-12-18 11:38 AM

good read

TomMark
Member Elite

since 2007-07-27

Posts 2133
LA,CA

10 posted 2007-12-18 12:04 PM

lovely and cheerful tuned.
always good.
Tomtoo

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