This video brought tears to my eyes. What a brilliant collaboration! I loved the poem these children created together. It’s filled with so much hope and love. They inspired my Etheree this week.
A virtual hug can’t replace your warmth
And “i-contact” is not eye contact
We’re forced to live differently
Animals venture further
while the streets are empty
We stay in our homes
And the skies clear
Birds sing songs
Nature
speaks
Photo by Karina Vorozheeva (@_k_arin Unsplash)
I hope you enjoyed today’s video and poem. Have a happy day!
Body and Art are this week’s prompt words chosen by Ronovan Hester of Ronovan Writes.
Ron hosts a challenge that anyone could participate in called Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challengeevery Monday, and you have until Sunday to create a post featuring your haiku poem. He is an author and poet and also does author interviews and much more on his blog. Be sure to check it out. Read Ron’s Haiku Prompt Challenge Guidelines for more information.
Happy Friday everyone! Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate it.
Leap and Throb are this week’s prompt words chosen by Ronovan Hester of Ronovan Writes.
Ron hosts a challenge that anyone could participate in called Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge every Monday, and you have until Sunday to create a post featuring your haiku poem. He is an author and poet and also does author interviews and much more on his blog. Be sure to check it out. Read Ron’s Haiku Prompt Challenge Guidelines for more information.
Ronovan from Ronovan Writes provided this week’s prompt words, Black and White. Ronovan is a writer and poet and he also does author interviews and much more. You can read some of his poetry and fiction pieces on his blog. He also hosts RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challengeevery Monday. Anyone can participate. Check out his Haiku Prompt Challenge Guidelines for more information.
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If a panther leaves its footprints in the snow, would a hunter know upon finding them whether the animal was black or white?
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Black & White
by Vashti Quiroz-Vega
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Dark roar, white ripples
Man speaks in black and white
Nature is color blind
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When a crocodile swims in a river the ripples created are the same whether the reptile is black or white.
Happy Haiku Friday! I hope everyone is enjoying their day so far. 😀
Ronovan from Ronovan Writes provided this week’s prompt words, Haiku and Mind. He’s a tricky one! Ronovan is a writer and poet and he also does author interviews and much more. You can read some of his poetry and fiction pieces on his blog. He also hosts RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge every Monday. Anyone can participate. Check out his Haiku Prompt Challenge Guidelines for more information.
I know that my readers expect my haiku to be a bit ‘outside the box’ each week but some words make that more difficult than others. This week’s words were a little challenging.
Have you ever been deeply touched by a few well placed words? It happened to me. Everyone who knows me is aware of my love for nature. It’s a profound love.♥
It takes genuine talent to move people with few words and John Foster has got the skills. You let me know if I’m wrong after reading his poem ‘Soft Winds’. And if you enjoy his poem you can read more of his work on his blog, JOHN FOSTER.
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Soft Winds
by John Foster
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Nature speaks without a tongue,
and sings with her every motion.
She moves with elegance unfelt,
save for the soft winds, to whose
song the tall trees dance.
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When was the last time you went to a park? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Have you ever planted a tree?
Hello and welcome to ‘Haiku Friday’. All poetry stem from somewhere. Whether it was something beautiful you saw in nature, a great movie you watched, a foreboding you have, a dream or perhaps a great feeling you got from listening to a favorite song or from tasting something scrumptious. Well, that brings me to today’s haiku. Most of us have at least one person in our lives that seem to live only to try to make us miserable. She’s a negative force that tries to crumble your bright ideas and taint your good nature with her evil venom. She is rude, unpleasant, malevolent, and can’t stand to see a smile on your face. Trying to get along with her is futile because that’s not what she wants. You try to get away from her, before she makes you sick with her diseased nature, but you can’t, because you’re tied to her in some way. That toxic character I’m forced to live with inspired this haiku.
Angry Mountain
by Vashti Quiroz-Vega
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Black mountain spews fire
Bright red lava streams wreck all
My will you won’t break
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Do you have someone like this in your life? How do you deal with it?
I just got a puppy, and I’d like to introduce you to the new addition to my family. His name is ‘Scribbles’ and he’s a Pomeranian with a rare wolf sable color. I had forgotten how active puppies can be. He has me running in circles, but boy, do I love this little guy––already!
Scribbles
So in honor of Scribbles, I decided to write a post about animals. I love people, I really do, but sometimes I wonder if I don’t love animals more. Everyone who knows me well knows that I have great affection and respect for animals. I even incorporate them into my stories.
I found this online, and I thought it would be invaluable information for any dog owner.
Interview With A Dog
the silence is broken
We asked a dog to pull aside the shroud of secrecy and be interviewed. He asked that his name not be used, but for the good of all dogs he agreed to share these ten insights with humans.
1) My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be painful to me. Remember that before you buy me.
2) Give me some time to understand what you want from me.
3) Place your trust in me. It’s crucial to my well-being.
4) Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t isolate me as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I only have you.
5) Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words––I understand your voice.
6) Be aware that however you treat me, I will not be able to forget it.
7) Remember before you hit me that I have powerful teeth, but I choose not to use them.
8) Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate or lazy, ask yourself if something might be wrong with me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food, or I’ve been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting older and weaker.
9) Take care of me when I get old. You’ll be old one day.
10) Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say: “I can’t watch, it’s too painful.” Everything is easier when you are with me.
And through it all:
Remember that I love you. ♥
Here are some more reasons I love animals so much:
In a world lacking empathy and compassion animals put us humans to shame.♥
True compassion: Elephants are among the most emotional creatures in the world. They have been known to rescue other animals.
Watch this video⇓
Animals are so loving and affectionate.♥They each have their own personality and they know how to express themselves.
Sweet Capybaras
Donkeys
Someone was missed a whole lot!
Gorilla admiring the beauty of a butterfly.
Peek-A-Boo
Kitty enjoying the sun’s rays.
Blue Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) Strike a pose! Ha,ha!
Kisses for baby.
Bffs
Someone has to do it . . .
Animals enjoy nature more than we do.
Nothing like cooling off after a long flight.
Weeee!
When was the last time you enjoyed a sunset
Enjoying the flowers.
Look what I can do mommy!
Arctic Fox – Ahhh! Fresh powder! That’s snow for all you non-skiers.
Animals are funny and entertaining.
Never give up! We could learn a lesson from this little turtle.
Hey! No drinking and flying!
Moooom! Not in front of the humans!
Anteater (Vermilingua) – They say red wine is good for the heart.
I’ll be here all night, folks!
The animal kingdom is amazing! Check out these unique creatures.
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