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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2003-09-04 07:16 PM

Last Night, This Night

Last night,
In these cooler climes
We sat on our deck
Counting blessings.

Some fifteen robins, parents
And babes,
Eyed the earth
Rain had been that good
Earthworms rising

Squirrels and a lone rabbit
Did not mind our presence
Nibbling nuts from
Animal-friendly enemies

The cardinal watched and sang
From the cottonwood.

We counted what, one woodpecker,
Three bluejays, probably too many
Blackbirds, oh what the heck
Let ‘em eat.

“Look at ‘em go” marveling
At their relaxed attitudes
This close to a human
With one dog, unleashed.

Trees were close enough.

Besides, Abby’s just a tease.

Through dinner,
Birds invaded their drinking spots, and
Only the Greeks knew
What it was to splash
In that much freedom.

Worms disappeared and bellies
Fattened,
Corns and peanuts, sunflower seeds
All became prime rib.

Tonight, we could be out there,
But we are in here,
The news is on, threats are heard,
Realignment in California
Is more than a tread change,
Even Kansas has its woes

There wasn’t enough rain.

Saddam continues tyranny
And our boys need our prayers
Even if they think
They are safe, just now.

I read today of
A mother’s account
Regarding her own son’s life
“over there”

No embellishment required.

I know there is more to life
Than my back yard.

But I thought I would
Share it, anyway.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2003-09-04 07:36 PM

Indeed you did share it beautifully Karilea..
wish I could have been sitting beside you watching God's creatures.
You made me feel as though I were there..
and that's a wonderful thing!
Love this snippet of real life.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~ Summer can't be over...
I still have the sand in my shoes ~

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

2 posted 2003-09-04 07:43 PM

Karilea

I do it too, sit in front of the TV when I could be outside watching a much better show. Maybe tonight...with a bit of insect repellent, I will.

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

3 posted 2003-09-04 07:46 PM

Well, it's still pretty hot in my backyard,
but I wouldn't mind sitting in yours for awhile.

This took me to a peaceful place, Karilea.
Thank you for that.
"Deep inside this armor, the warrior is a child."
~Twila Paris

QjQ
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since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

4 posted 2003-09-04 11:31 PM

thanks for the nice thoughts of our wildlife,

penned very well lady poetress

Patricia
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since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

5 posted 2003-09-05 06:18 AM

I need some quiet time to reflect and take in some backyard peace. This week I have been running and still can't keep up with my life. Thanks for sharing your backyard thoughts and scenes...

Patricia

Nan

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6 posted 2003-09-05 08:04 AM

The sanctity of our own back yards can't EVER be overstated - This is great, Sunshine...

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

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Tamarac Fla

7 posted 2003-09-05 08:12 AM

Sunshine,
I'd love to sit in the back yard of yours.
Wonderful write.

El_Campeador
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since 2003-01-29

Posts 761
Ohio, USA

8 posted 2003-09-05 09:33 AM

Those squirrels look like neat guys to get to know... Thanks for introducing them to us, Karilea!

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson

angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

9 posted 2003-09-05 12:28 PM

Thanks for sharing Karilea.It lets those of see other parts of peoples worl that we may not see in a day.

Crystal

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

10 posted 2003-09-05 12:33 PM

I want to LIVE in your backyard!

EA

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

11 posted 2003-09-05 05:42 PM

Sunshine - please send some of the birds, as they have left this area due to the forest fires burning. It's eeire to not hear the birds singing in the early morn...

BC

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