Feral iguana lives down south likes it there in hospitable Boca; the subtropical greenery like a welcome mat. Taking over native flora and fauna, their numbers swelling, they’ve settled in. Digging burrows, decimating plants, climbing trees to lay in wait. Enjoying your yard and even your pool, they’re smelly invaders uninvited to stay. And come [...]
All posts for the month February, 2012
Lakshmi
Master sculptor brings forth your shining spirit through molding, lost-wax method. Your sublime image illustrated with finesse; patina adding splendor over time. O, enchanting goddess smooth, golden glow mirrors your aura. Qualities shine forth of beauty, charm, grace. Kamala, your beloved face exhibits calm acceptance, a countenance of favor for one and all. Wealth, fortune prosperity [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 26, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/lakshmi/
Pause or Paws?
“What’s the difference between a comma and a cat? A comma is a pause at the end of its clause while a cat has claws at the end of its paws.” — Winston Chang Sita has paused to consider this clause… She was busy “disemboweling” imagined critters in her paper patch.
Posted by Bodhirose on February 25, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/pause-or-paws/
Tame Wild Birds
On our way to Lake Kissimmee State Park, we were hoping to have an encounter with our favorite bird, the Florida Scrub Jay. These wild birds were tame! They would fly to our outstretched palms piled with peanuts if we stayed still long enough. We then could get a personal and close-up view of them. [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 23, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/tame-wild-birds/
A Walk in Haiku
The harsh, chilling freeze Slowly warms into the spring’s First hint of dewdrops Left unfrozen upon the Daffodil and rose. (Tanka) Peacock’s tail lightly brushes the tall courtyard wall– disturbing ants’ march tranquil, green anole basks on warm, idle footpath errant fly, no more Cool, clear, trickling rivulet, winds through forest sun warms [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 23, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/a-walk-in-haiku/
Bygone Era
The Brownie camera lays there in the bottom drawer of the secretary, not used for half a century now, abandoned for the newer technology that has made photo taking effortless and uncomplicated. But the many treasured photos– of us all at the beach, lined up neatly in the front yard, spotted with measles, playing with [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 22, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/bygone-era/
Teal Blue
Photo by Reena Walkling: http://www.missingthemomgene.com/ dVerse Poets hosted by Brian Miller invites us to Visual-eyes: http://dversepoets.com/2012/02/18/poetics-visual-eyes-ing/ Many thanks to Reena Walkling (introduced by Brian Miller) for your wonderful photo that got me thinking about my numerous visits to the Gulf…one of my favorite places in Florida. Teal-blue of the gulf stretches in a watery vista, [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 18, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/teal-blue/
Spirit
essence within my nature’s core the fundamental “me” that is without sin untouched and pure clean and clear may this clarity in life emerge this eternally-lit heart rests in a sacred space sitting in stillness no strife can impart unfathomable spirit reveal thy beauty beyond impermanence and this world’s deficit translucent light shines beyond maya’s [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 16, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/16/spirit/
Imagination
imagination calling before I drift off… envisioning muse leads me in conversations designs a new room creates a bird-patterned dress lifts me into flight anoints me with awed blessings softly floats me off to sleep Chōka form http://purpletreehouse.blogspot.com/2011/08/poetic-forms-waka.html
Posted by Bodhirose on February 15, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/15/imagination/
Bedtime
When the day is sinking low And dusk begins its deepening glow Children get their second wind Thinking day has begun again Rowdiness and shouts of play Causes parents to begin to sway Stop! Be still! They try instill But kids don’t stop; it’s too much fun They’re sure they’re seeing Mr. Sun Jumping [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 14, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/bedtime/
Shadow
Shadow follows and creeps about peeking, hiding, whispering a shout. There in the background keeping watch, it rears its head magnifying your fears. You can’t escape its far- reaching charm, the Shadow loiters bringing you harm. If you can’t see it, you’re in trouble indeed…you must face it squarely and pay it great heed. Inferiorities [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 14, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/shadow/
Giving and Receiving
There was a time, in those early days, when I couldn’t sit close enough to you. I would press myself against you tight and still I felt too far away. I stared up at your profile and admired the perfect view of your face and mused on what you may be thinking. We talked and [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 14, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/my-valentine/
A Few Words
I was so touched by your gesture; do you know what it meant to me? A few words said so sincerely, leaving my heart so enraptured– moments before my departure. My soul soared with the meaning, I felt joy for new beginnings. A whole new journey before me, now full with possibility, all because of [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 14, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/a-few-words-2/
Run!
The wind picked up. Far off in the distance, dark, ominous clouds were quickly moving toward us. We hurried to gather our things off the beach and make it to the car before the first, large splats of rain were felt. A quick flash outlined us against the black sky…a sharp crack sent us running. [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 9, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/run/
In My Dream
In my dream, I run Ghostly visions of past lives Overtake my mind
Posted by Bodhirose on February 7, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/in-my-dream/
Carolina Wren
Video uploaded by Wildbird50 Amongst the trailing vines and brush lain on the ground, is found an impish bird, a shape of squatting round. Strong in presence, though tiny and quick, distinct, white eyebrows curve over beaded, black blinks. Plump, though with charm, he trills a rapid staccato that sounds like teakettle, loud, insistent with [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 5, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/05/carolina-wren/
Salvaged
I admit it, I’ve been tempted and fallen from grace, but I no longer cared when I had my affair. I was already gone, our relationship battered; you were the first to break our vows by your delusional rule. I enjoyed the tension of keeping my secret…my mind was consumed with thinking of him. No love was lost..but it was found…the lust that was latent [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 4, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/04/salvaged/
Unknown
Unknown, unseen, it bids, you believe. Twisted, sick, you take the bait. It doesn’t exist but you’re being used; fear comes forth and invades your thinking. You can’t break free, you’re helpless, a pity. Your own free will has rendered your weakness.
Posted by Bodhirose on February 3, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/unknown/
Good Morning…
Sita is always right there at my door as it opens in the morning. She has her routine…greet me with a full-body rub against my legs and then a purposeful jaunt to the kitchen…breakfast time! I’m always happy to see her…and offer her a few loving words and a scratch on her bunny-soft, tabby head. [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 3, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/good-morning/
Insight
Photo: Sudden Insight by Stephen Slade Tien Insight is imparted with a blinding flash. My mind reels with a new consciousness. The world looks different but what has transformed? Only my discernment has changed the view.
Posted by Bodhirose on February 2, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/insight/
“The Hundredth Monkey”, by Ken Keyes, Jr.
In 1984, Ken Keyes, Jr. wrote a book called “The Hundredth Monkey”. He did not copyright the book and has stated that it be shared freely so that the message that he believed in so strongly be distributed by whomever would care to share it with others. I believe it is a timely and timeless [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on February 2, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/the-hundredth-monkey-by-ken-keyes-jr/
Gayle Walters Rose
Poets United
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