Conceived in heavens From amorphous vapor Condensate Of a single droplet Begins atomic expansion Precipitating out A tear from the void Splashing down Following gravity's pull Toward the unavoidable Rolling along Inexplicably nudged Picking up momentum Gathering steam Babbling incessantly With the stream Passing through bends Shaping them or us Roiling over At the unexpected... Continue Reading →
Before we had begun our trek through the trail of cedar, we had heard rumors and myths of an ancient monster that ruled these forested hills. Some described it as a giant gnarly serpent, while others recounted something like that of a lanky angular dragon. We had been warned to "leave no trace" of our... Continue Reading →
Korean Lilac Dreamy and intoxicating is the aroma of these Korean lilacs in full bloom - one can almost smell the heady fragrance from the mere image...can't you? Words and images by Michael J. Hall
First frosty down of the year descends Dissolving at my warm touch Ever so briefly exchanging its energy Leaving behind a tingle and a tear of joy Words and images by Michael J. Hall
What do snakes, spiders, lizards, cicadas, crabs, dragonflies, humans, and birch trees all have in common? No, they are not ALL creepy - only most of them are. Yes, they are all organic things, but was looking for an answer a little deeper than that. Or actually more superficial. They all have outer layers that... Continue Reading →
Tho' a million sets of eyes have looked O'er hundreds of years this way trekked The mysterious loop 'round Cooper Island Among the skunk cabbage, foamflower, and turtlehead None yet have found ancient lost treasure Ne'ertheless, wide-eyed wanderers endeavor Scampering across raised boardwalk planks Ducking und'r bellies of mighty trunks Hoping to stumble 'cross never... Continue Reading →
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