Archive for the ‘Patio’ Tag
He’s Back Again 1 comment
there he is again—
Hummingbird Morning 2 comments
Anas’s Hummingbird On Our Patio in the Morning Light — Image by kenne
In the early light, the hummingbird pauses in air the way a thought pauses before becoming memory. Its throat flashes pink, then disappears again, as if the bird were deciding which version of itself to show the morning. I stand with my coffee and realize the patio has become a small stage, and this bright creature knows exactly when to arrive.
— kenne
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Gila Woodpecker 1 comment
Gila Woodpecker — Photo-artistry by kenne
Gila Woodpecker
comes in loud,
like a drunk at noon,
runs the little birds off,
takes what isn’t his—
sweet red from
the humminbird glass.
I don’t blame him.
world’s built that way—
noise wins,
beauty keeps its distance.
still,
I raise my coffee,
to the bastard.
— kenne
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Thanksgiving Eve 2 comments
Thanksgiving Eve On The Patio — Image by kenne
The day rises like a song,
steam lifting from pots,
voices rising in warm tumult.
I thank the earth that fed us,
the sky that watered us,
the invisible threads
that bind our destinies together.
Gratitude walks with me like a brother.
— kenne
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Photographer at Home Leave a comment
In the Patio shade after a long hike
After the hike, on the patio’s calm,
boots kicked off, legs still humming.
A bourbon rests in hand—
amber catching the low sun.
The photographer sees shapes in shadows,
the poet folds them into quiet lines.
Here, both are at home,
letting the day slip into night.
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Oleander Blossoms On The Patio Leave a comment
Oleander at the Northern End of Our Patio with Ocotillo Blossoms On the Neighbor’s Patio — Image by kenne
Oleander sways,
ocotillo strikes the sky—
beauty wears both moods.
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Hibiscus Blossoms On Our Patio 2 comments
Hibiscus Blossoms On Our Patio Image by kenne
The Enkindled Spring
This spring as it comes bursts up in bonfires green,
Wild puffing of emerald trees, and flame-filled bushes,
Thorn-blossom lifting in wreaths of smoke between
Where the wood fumes up and the watery, flickering rushes.
I am amazed at this spring, this conflagration
Of green fires lit on the soil of the earth, this blaze
Of growing, and sparks that puff in wild gyration,
Faces of people streaming across my gaze.
And I, what fountain of fire am I among
This leaping combustion of spring? My spirit is tossed
About like a shadow buffeted in the throng
Of flames, a shadow that’s gone astray, and is lost.
— D. H. Lawrence
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A Greater Roadrunner Morning 7 comments
Greater Roadrunner On A Patio Morning — Images by kenne
This time of the year in the desert is so pleasant. The mornings are cooler, so after a walk, I like to watch and listen
to the many birds coming to our feeders and water at the fountain. Occasionally, a Greater Roadrunner appears on top
of the patio wall on their way to get water at the fountain. I happened to be sitting there with my camera and got a few pictures.
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Ornate Tree Lizard 1 comment
Ornate Tree Lizard — Image by kenne
His movement
On the olive tree
Tells me my friend
Is still around
As one of my
Many patio friends
Along with many
Other animals.
— kenne
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California Towhee On A Hot Day Leave a comment
California Towhee Is A Little Rugged Around The Edges On A Hot Desert Day — Image by kenne
“One eye sees, the other feels.”
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Here Comes The Sun Leave a comment
Cactus Blooms In The Morning Sun On Our Patio — Image by kenne
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Our Little Friend Is Back 2 comments
Chipmunk On Patio — Image by kenne
On November 9th, I posted “A Patio Visitor.” It has been returning almost daily and seems to feed
mostly on seeds falling from the bird feeders. We enjoy watching it dash around on the patio.
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Mums On The Patio Table 2 comments
Mums — Image by kenne
the color of fall
mums on patio table
our store-bought flowers
— kenne
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Bewick’s Wren and House Finch At Feeder Leave a comment
Bewick’s Wren & House Finch at Bird Feeder — Images by kenne
Small birds in the neighborhood
love our patio feeders, and
we love watching them.
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Broad-billed Hummingbird Video Clip Leave a comment
Broad-billed Hummingbird Video Clip Camera Setup, September 18, 2022
