A wild turkey
high steps through the rain,
his head bob, bob, bobs.
A funny creature,
he circles my backyard
past two brown bunnies
jumping over each other.
A groundhog wobbles
by the knockout roses,
two babies trailing her.
Five deer appear like ghosts
and nibble verdant grass.
Fog lifts from the mountains,
fireflies flicker high in poplar trees
and put on a night show.
--Brenda Kay Ledford
Poetry about the beauty, heritage and history of the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina appear on this blog.
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10 comments:
I love your poem and your photos are amazing!
Sometimes I have four squirrels in my yard eating maple seeds. Now and then a bunny might nibble on plants. Wildlife is so interesting to watch isn't it.
Beautiful poem Brenda and captures so much enjoyment and beauty that surrounds us. I enjoy them so much.
Lovely poem, Brenda! It's so peaceful to be able to watch so many animals nearby.
Oh Brenda, this is beautiful...your words and the pictures. I love all the animals in the woods.
How blessed you are to sit back in your recliner with a hot cup of tea, and see this parade of wildlife march past your window.
Such wonderful photos of wildlife. I just love those playful rabbits!
Always love your words!
Such pretty words to go with wonderful photos. I love those rabbits!
Lovely. Photos are great.
Very evocative words of beautiful sights you are privileged to see!
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