I lived on the marshes of Sunbury, Georgia and I will always cherish the happiness I found there.
In the mystic haze of morning
With the call of a passing Loon
Just when the night is over
When the outline of the moon
Is blending into daylight
Still haunting all the same
It comes as the tide rises to full
Pure nature, raw, untamed.
The shrimp hopping in silver
Threads of phosphorous light
Spot Bass as they roll
Bullets of flashing light
Tails clicking a whisper
A swish, a plop, a splash
Just ahead of danger
As the shrimp make a final dash
Then in the reeds, stealthily
Looming just beyond site
The king of the marsh birds stalks his prey
Waiting for his first bite
His eyes chase shadows in shallows
Then just when the timing's right
His neck is a lighening fast trigger
When the morning captures the night
Breakfast for creatures of nature
Foodchain that balances out
The call of hungry stomachs
As marsh mornings wake up and shout!
I so want to be thereeeeeeeeeeeee, My dream before I am 6 ft under
Is to be in/near the EverGlades!
I love this
Your imagery I could see and feel it all~
Shrimp is my Yummy favorite, in any creative way their is... Ever simmer Anchovies with garlic / EVOO and shrimp till Opaque... Mmmm... 2 die 4 ~
You have taken me to this place Belle-a-Shugga, and I have felt its power and the olfactory has been accosted by the smells. Spreading wings in anticipation I have become one with the writers imagination. 2003? Wow!
Such a strong impression of life and nature in an area that in itself is so secretive in guarding the beauty of its wonders. You always capture and take the reader on a ride that leaves them spellbound at the beauty of the places you describe. Thank you for giving us who cannpt travel such wonderful trips.
Explore the mystery of how nature makes unexpected gifts of creative wonders to an unsuspecting caregiver one late night and early morning in southeastern Georgia, USA.
A book of nature inspired poems and essays, written from the heart and soul of a life-long nature, animal, and wilderness lover, and dedicated to today’s children - Earth's only hope for a better tomorrow.
This book won 'The Poetry Category'
Explore the mystery of how nature makes unexpected gifts of creative wonders to an unsuspecting caregiver one late night and early morning in southeastern Georgia, USA.
Share
Print
Save
Follow
Is to be in/near the EverGlades!
I love this
Your imagery I could see and feel it all~
Shrimp is my Yummy favorite, in any creative way their is... Ever simmer Anchovies with garlic / EVOO and shrimp till Opaque... Mmmm... 2 die 4 ~
WArmly, Warrior Sheeeooxx
Ron
Light and Wisdom ...
What a sunrise
There's nothing compare's to freshly caught shrimp.
As is this poem.
DWB
Love Tinka
The shrimp hopping in silver
Threads of phosphorous light
I can see the little suckers!
love your picture selection as well, a woman of the earth........
stunning!
oh yes, and I like your new bio pic :)
pax A
Love,
CJ
How marvelous that is, as is this poem, Susan.
Fee
Love,
Eileen
Michael