Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Month: June 2014
Green Dream-scapes
The Lushness of the Polynesian Resort exemplifies the theme “Green”, despite the fact that this scene is gone forever, replaced by new Vacation Club Villas.
Between
Between the Elms and White Birch boughs, He swoops to seek his sustenance. Between the thrush, the finch and doves, He jockeys for a place perchance. Between their flurried rush he sees, His opportunity to dance. Between his talon flaws he snags the rusting iron grate, in his… Continue Reading “Between”
Summertime (Photo Friday: Simplicity)
***** Lazy, languid morn, Dampened, sparkling blades of green A dogs life… indeed! ***** I marvel at the calm serenity I feel on viewing this photo – a simple snapshot of my Cavie’s first trip to the back yard on this dew-dampened morning.… Continue Reading “Summertime (Photo Friday: Simplicity)”
Extra! Extra!
Extra, Extra This was written for the Weekly Photo Challenge: A beautiful photo is one thing, but a photo with an unexpected detail has personality and pop. This week, share a photo that has a little something extra. My lens at the ready to… Continue Reading “Extra! Extra!”
Acuity
“He taught me how to read people’s eyes.” To know it’s never as it seems; it’s grey. He told me, too, to hear beyond the words of those who chose to obfuscate; betray. He showed me when to peer beyond their veils… Continue Reading “Acuity”
Clouds at my Feet (Photo Friday: Sky)
***** Above the ether, Ultraviolet, blue, aquamarine, Billowed, pillow fluffs ***** Postaday:
My Father’s Garden
It was the antithesis of his back-breaking days and skin-cracked nights. After a workday of job-site floors and walls, back-splashes and hearths – unique patterns, lovingly placed, grouted, washed and polished; he’d grab a beer and head out back. Raising a plucked “Better Boy”… Continue Reading “My Father’s Garden”
Room: No Vacancy
No Vacancy They cluster as they always have before, While hidden in the bramble bush I spy, Awaiting welcome sign that beckons, sure I’ll fly to join the flock before they hie. As sun descends, the evening set is nigh, While shadows, long, obscure… Continue Reading “Room: No Vacancy”
Perspective…through the chain link fence (Photo Friday, Haiku Friday)
***** Through the chain link fence, Poised, line drive headed my way, Second to first: Out! ***** Postaday:
Back to School
This week is the run-up to BlogU 2014, and though I will likely be the most ‘senior’ blogger in attendance, I am looking forward to sharing a blog-focused weekend with my daughter, a fantastic writer, self-published author and blogger (I’m Still Learning). We’ll drive… Continue Reading “Back to School”
Uncertainties
“There is no warning rattle at the door.” It blusters open; sudden, threatening gust, Sets hearts off-balance, birdlings unsecured, Alas, the squall uproots, destroys, disrupts. Unwilling gamers both, yet play we must, As choices tear our lives asunder hard, But soul-mates are forever tied, a trust… Continue Reading “Uncertainties”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
Home Sweet Home
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