after a blustery november sunday
the magnolia is stripped of leaves
fuzzy buds held high
full of promise
a string of starlings
garlands the sky
alighting in the trees
and a single dandelion
awash in a sea of lush green
winks at the sun
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Great post! I love the interplay of the pictures and the poetic imagery!
Posted by: Nelumbo | December 15, 2005 at 02:25 PM
Thank you!
Posted by: jenn | December 15, 2005 at 02:39 PM