Back to Me

Nashoba Pond, Westford, Massachusetts

The reflection brings me back.

 

 Who am I ???... 

Just a Pond

Nashoba Pond, Westford, Massachusetts

This pond began as a hole for excavating sand and gravel.

 Later on, 

   it became a part of protected land 

    which allowed nature to do its own work in making it alive.

 

 Absorbing spoils,

  bringing motions, resting islands, and reflections.

 And this island.  

  How did it come about ?

    Does it matter ? Not really. 

        As long as we are all here... 

Masked

Appleton Farms, Ipswich, Massachusetts

       With a sparkle in that eye… 

Their World

Appleton Farms, Ipswich, Massachusetts

Spring is the time 

 when birds build nests and 

  become defensively aggressive towards the enemies,

  

   to protect their young.

 

Over there,

 high up in the tree crown,

  a Hawk is being harassed and forced to leave.

    

   We do not want you HERE... 

Some Stick Around

Fresh Pond, Cambridge, Massachusetts 

More snow and cold. 

  Birds among the withered,  looking for leftover seeds. 

 Lifeless whiteness does not look inviting. 

   But they are here, 

     fluffed in warmth...

Autumnal Living

Estabrook Woods, Concord, Massachusetts
 
Wondrous, glowing...
 
Without much rain for some time.
Tangled ponds,
   in the twilight of colors and motions.
 
 Serene...

So IT Closes

Fresh Pond, Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Or does it ?

Once in nature, the calendar loses its meaning.

Birds are not attuned to days, months, and years.
 These are just instants of time,
    and each instant is the seed that allows them to enjoy the living.
  
   This is what it is all about... 

Living Playhouse

Crane Beach, Ipswich, Massachusetts   

Long legs in a hurry.
 I know these walkabout strides.
   Sandpipers !!!
 
 Should be on their way to warm places.
  But they are still HERE.

 Adorning the edges of sandy coasts, with their swift runs against the waves.
 
  It is all about food, this is what we are told.
 Why then do I feel that it is this play with the waves that thrills them?
  
  Such a delight to watch...