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A red-tailed hawk.
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Crystal Clear
A poem
should be
unpolluted
water—
clear as icy
mountain stream,
not just a string
of pretty words
tiptoeing through
ruined romance,
a Rosetta Stone
needing to be deciphered.
I have no time
left for translation.
2023 j
Tying the Knot
Wedding planners
should never use a
Granny Knot
to tie a marriage up.
As all sailors know, the Granny will slip when pressure
on the load
is brought to bear.
Tis better to use
a proper knot—
the reliable Square—
so, when troubles come along,
as they surely will,
the vows
“I do.”
remain strong and true—
no matter the intensity of the wind.
2018 j
John E. Irby retweeted
“It is unlikely that America's experiment in democracy will succeed if humanity's experiment in civility doesn't.”
—Robert Brault
art Norman Rockwell
Message From Afar
Snail mail,
though cumbersome
as a furled scroll
sticking out scuffed mailbox,
and more stale
than last week’s loaf,
remains evermore
a most welcome knock the door
from a dear friend.
2018 j
John E. Irby retweeted
Out and about on a beautiful day! It was one of those… glance in the rear view mirror and stop moments! 🔆🧡🍂🤗💫
John E. Irby retweeted
What a gorgeous autumn scene. The forest glowing in orange and gold, with sheep peacefully grazing below… pure serenity.
John E. Irby retweeted
“People die all the time. Life is a lot more fragile than we think. So you should treat others in a way that leaves no regrets. Fairly, and if possible, sincerely. It's too easy not to make the effort, then weep and wring your hands after the person dies.”
― Haruki Murakami
. . . and someday, years later, mother said to adult daughter, "Would you please thread this needle for me, Lisa? My eyes aren't so good, my fingers wobble and well, you'll understand someday. . . " j
John E. Irby retweeted
Happy Tuesday! I won’t be able to get out with my camera for a while, but I have many photos I’ve yet to share with you from my ventures this year, including this Eurasian Nuthatch from France in September! 🇫🇷🧡🩵
ALT A Eurasian Nuthatch stands on a weathered branch in woodland, facing left. Its blue/grey back, black eye stripe, long pointed bill and warm orange breast contrast with the softly blurred green, brown and golden background.
