Poems From The Porch Great blue heron landing on the shore Five noisy ducks congregating beside me Nimble mosquito hawks hunting over...

Poems On The Porch I am captivated by the simple beauty of a rooster crowing and black-eyed Susans growing wild and free. Buddha’s short...

Poems From The Porch Mirror trees practicing handstands Gnarly oak, skyscraper pines Morning coolness Still water offering peace Dove...

Poems From The Porch This is a magical place where the meadowlark, cardinal, wren, and mockingbird sing in harmony, with the bluejay...

Poems From The Porch Sunshine pouring through pink gladiolus Yellow daylilies, warm and vulnerable Shasta daisies looking mischievous...

Poems From The Porch I planted one zinnia seed, and in less than a month, its stalk has grown six inches. Every day its momentum is...

Poems From The Porch Black squirrel taking my measure Red-winged black bird gliding across the lake Blue-black crow landing on a branch...

Poems From The Porch Rooster, chimes, and glistening dew A soft breeze awakening my senses Sunlight on purple wildflowers Yolk-yellow...

Poems From The Porch What I am doing right now is sitting on the porch listening to the dove, the rooster, and the chimes, feeling the...

Poems From The Porch A blue jay is tenaciously attempting to break off a twig. His persistent efforts have paid off, and now he flies...

Poems From The Porch The fragrant gardenias are releasing their sweetness in an offering of self-surrender while the vibrant colors,...

Poems From The Porch A spotlight is shining on a white-petaled flower, making it appear pink. Projection colors perception, sometimes...

Poems From The Porch A black bird just flew to the top of an indoor waterfall, took a dip, then flew away. Now the gardener is watering...

Poems From The Porch I am in Nashville today listening to the sound of indoor waterfalls and letting their constancy provide a doorway to...

Poems From The Porch My eyes are drawn this morning to one pink gladiolus displaying her regal beauty. She doesn’t seem to be referencing...

Poems From The Porch Bird’s homey-home nestled in the camellia bush Sky releasing soft tears Rooster adamantly calling all to awaken...

Poems From The Porch The rooster is calling for the cool breeze to dissipate the thin, white clouds. White yolk-bellied daisies and...

Poems From The Porch Photo by Cyrus Gomez on Unsplash A duck is snacking on unknown tidbits in the fire pit at my campsite. Now he...

Poems From The Porch The promise of Easter A resurrection of joy Snow dissipating Warmth of the sun now felt Birdsong hearkening new life...

Poems From The Porch Photo by dylan nolte on Unsplash Interdependence supporting the whole Emotional and mental dependence disempowering...