Animals

Feeling strong and powerful like a lion, free as a bird, or as agile as a squirrel? Certain traits have always been epitomized by a particular animal (the wise owl, for example) and throughout time, many cultures have revered animals. Posts here are dedicated to the non-human members of the animal kingdom.

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Recent Posts

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  Squirrels Gone Wild
  
  
  One Squirrel Sits staring He wants my food He waits patiently His gaze is upon me Expecting me to cave in Expecting me to surrender Big brown eyes watching me as I eat Stealthily creeping, he's...
  
  
  Jul-28-2014 | undefined | Read More >>
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  Enchanted Flower
  
  
  The smell of flowers--     lilac, lily, and rose Burst with color     majestically swirling before my eyes... Golden yellow, bright an enchanting Like velvet,    ...
  
  
  Jul-18-2014 | undefined | Read More >>
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  Dream Myself to Sleep
  
  
  The curly white wool of sheep      gracefully twirling about sparkling stars-- Black eyes twinkling far away Softly sinking in white clouds Spinning farther and father away  ...
  
  
  Jun-18-2014 | undefined | Read More >>
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  I Know Why
  
  
  I know why the caged bird sings Why the steel constricts so heavily around And the weight of the air on delicate wings Rubs away at their softness--tightly bound To suppress the worry of unadorned...
  
  
  May-28-2014 | undefined | Read More >>
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  Scared Stranger
  
  
  He hides from me, Afraid I'll destroy his world... He creeps into a tiny hole, Retreats in to the dark To escape the ferocity He thinks I possess... But I just want to watch From afar, I see...
  
  
  May-23-2014 | undefined | Read More >>
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  From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly
  
  
  The garden was overgrown-- A caterpillar's luxurious haven, A breeding ground for weeds, And a place for crows to peck... Where beauty and opportunity lie Disaster and ruin plant their seeds; So...
  
  
  May-04-2014 | undefined | Read More >>
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  Unlikely Friendship
  
  
  I can tell she misses me From the look in her eye-- She waits for me In the window sill, Meets me at the door With wide eyes and furry hugs Cuddles next to me And watches the rain fall; The...
  
  
  Apr-18-2014 | undefined | Read More >>
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  Dance of the Hummingbird
  
  
  Quietly it waits, Flutters rapid wings Hidden from prying eyes Invisible, in the forest's shade It waits... It chooses to be found, Chooses to be seen. How beautiful The buzzing of...
  
  
  Mar-05-2014 | undefined | Read More >>
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  Sixth Sense
  
  
  Steady and loyal,Curled up by my feetAnd I wonder what lies thereBehind big round eyesSo full --Over run Unspoken words lingerAnd I long to hearThat which my sensesForbid and ignoreThanks for...
  
  
  Dec-29-2013 | undefined | Read More >>
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  Wings
  
  
  Wings of steel and ironFold gently in the windCut through strong gustsWith precision and graceWhile unfamiliar terrain     Unfolds belowGrassy meadows and plainsPeaks and...
  
  
  Dec-02-2013 | undefined | Read More >>

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Archive

July 2014

Squirrels Gone Wild | July 28, 2014
Enchanted Flower | July 18, 2014

June 2014

Dream Myself to Sleep | June 18, 2014

May 2014

I Know Why | May 28, 2014
Scared Stranger | May 23, 2014
From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly | May 4, 2014

April 2014

Unlikely Friendship | April 18, 2014

March 2014

Dance of the Hummingbird | March 5, 2014

December 2013

Sixth Sense | December 29, 2013
Wings | December 2, 2013

November 2013

Familiar | November 24, 2013

September 2013

Black Dragon | September 21, 2013

August 2013

Taming the Lion | August 25, 2013