5.23.2013

Spring: A Single Day



imagine my surprise
when i woke to 2 fresh inches of snow
and more drifting down


it poured rain yesterday
and last night,
but SNOW
it never occurred that it might snow


yesterday it looked like a rain forest
today snow scattered on the earth


lilacs cloaked in white


then the sun came out to play
melted most the snow away


vultures drying out their wings


 arnica bathing in sunlight

(time to mow my lawn)
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sunset in all it's glory
serenaded by a pack of coyotes and deer running through the meadow



 
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all these images taken today
spring snow
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5.18.2013

Stories held in the Stones of our World

oh
the stories that rocks do hold

stories 
ancient
yes, quite old


planet earth leans this way then that


rivers and streams forming clay
shapes remain


layers upon layers
holding secrets of time


if you know any of the secrets or stories these Montana rocks hold
feel free to share them in your comments
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5.10.2013

Fairy Slippers and Friends


above are beginning stages of the lovely Calypso wild Orchid
known as the Fairy Slipper


this tiny forest flower
has won my heart with it's smiling face
and unique beauty
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some more early spring flowers,  
Spring Beauty:
Buttercup:
 
Pussy Willows, which the butterflies love:

Spring flowers are such a joy 
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