Tag Archives: nature

deer stand – July 6

Posted on July 8, 2016 by landl30

7.6.2016 the dog and I walk to the end of the drive for morning relieving   over the shoulder a blaze tan statue stares back without a tremble.   when we finish our business and turn back to the house … Continue reading →

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after the storm – July 5

Posted on July 6, 2016 by landl30

7.5.2016 pumpkin orange sky spooky light, clear blue from the west, while eastward dark still hovers in obsession.   we hid down in the sauna basement the dog tucked into the inner bathroom until things rolled through   and then … Continue reading →

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charlie creeps – July 2

Posted on July 6, 2016 by landl30

7.2.2016 [charlie creeps] charlie creeps, dandee weeds, invasive nature taking back its own nettle, spotswood, foxglove, hardened grasses   to weed seems impossible the hoe sticking with every stroke, pulling at muscles until the ache screams.   it’s only when … Continue reading →

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winners & losers – June 26

Posted on June 27, 2016 by landl30

6.26.2016 toad surprises hopping out from under a tuft that hid him from the blades.   thank God.   take that and die. I squeeze the lever on the roundup bottle.   buckthorn, my sweetie snarls, take that and die. … Continue reading →

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throwbacks – June 19

Posted on June 21, 2016 by landl30

6.19.2016 we sit in adirondacks on the front lawn throwbacks to when there was no internet or telly or ac.   a place to look out across our garden to where the overhead canopy melds into the street and flows … Continue reading →

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cygnets – June 14

Posted on June 15, 2016 by landl30

6.14.2016 three, four, small white sails move behind mother and dad.   the trumpeters are back, and behind between them cygnets paddle into growth while their folks cover them from prying eyes, ours.   they are aware, we become aware, … Continue reading →

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rumble jumble – June 12

Posted on June 13, 2016 by landl30

6.12.2106 thunder rumble dog tumble his panting breath a jumble   of the fears. ===============

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negotiation – May 20

Posted on May 21, 2016 by landl30

5.20.2016 we have a negotiation nature and I.   they keep the yard green   and I don’t sweat the dandelions. ————————–

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new muskrat house – April 30

Posted on April 30, 2016 by landl30

4.30.2016 new muskrat house today marsh weed neatly strewn. neighborhood growing.   rental ducks have moved out, only parentals top the mounds where eggs toast,   waiting for their time while the muskrats find new spots to call their own.

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the pond is still today – April 29

Posted on April 29, 2016 by landl30

4.29.2016 the pond is still today a lone mallard male sitting atop the muskrat house doing his part to keep the egg warm   cool, clear waters devoid now of the quackers and quakers who paddled so furiously just days … Continue reading →

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