 A New Year Dawns Sunset People on the street gazing At not so spectacular Sunset. But then I realize: It is the last setting sun Of this long, pandemic year. Night Buildings sparkle Into black night Their soft light glow Reflects upon Dark Bay water. This last midnight A long, dark year. May tomorrow Dawn unsombered Bright to blue sky. Dawn The sun rises in the East And it is day once again. By the calendar at least, Dawns a new year, And we hope..... |  Rosie's return 2021 photo courtesy of GGAS Osprey nest cam capped by lurker Osprey Season Eager eyes scan the skies For outstretched osprey wings Straight flying arrows. Then Rosie lands, stands on nest Looking around, waiting Patiently for her mate To arrive. And the new Osprey season begins. Inauguration Day Dancing throng in the street Joyful, sings gladly For the new president And home-grown VP, Represent hope, promise, A new beginning. And yet- How much will really change? Will they do battle Against entrenched interests, Divisions unhealed? Are there not raging floods, Homeless in tarp tents, Children alone at the border? War and poverty? Will they tackle issues Brave, successfully? We can just hope and pray We'll see better days. |
Hills in Tilden Park March 2021 photo by midi
| Spring Equinox Today, in Earth's revolution, Day-night are equal. Neither rules. Reflect. Time to be equable Like the ospreys. Calm reflection. Curb expectations for what comes, Temper hope. And wait. Green Hills Hills are velvety green Yellow daffodils bloom Pink fragile plum blossoms Tender white trillium Sky is blue, clouds white Air is cool, breezy But the sun is warm And we welcome Spring. | Bird Song Owl hoots Robin cheery-ups Finch peeps. Mockingbird sings a symphony. Chirps, whistles, melodies. I turn off my eyes And tune my ears. |
Thoughts from JM for covid times.
 Wisdom from Píccola I know nought about the outside world and human society's ills. I only know my house and my humans, who provide warmth, comfort and love. | A gentle smile, A burst of laughter, A kind word, A wagging tail, A rub and purr, A cheery chirp, A galloping horse, A frisky calf, A child at play, Are cause for joy. Good cause for thanks! Empathy should not be a luxury. A society is what its members are. Egoism is Nature, altruism is culture. Gloom paralyzes, hope energizes. |
| Welcome, Rosie Welcome back, our Rosie, Welcome back today. We are glad to see you Our favorite osprey. Did you have a good time Down in Southern clime Did you like to be alone Live there on your own? Now it’s time to get busy, Find Richie and mate, Gather sticks and eel grass Start to nestorate. Lay some eggs, one, two, three For us all to see. We will watch day and night, Til dawn’s early light. Chicks will hatch and will grow Keeping us on edge, Til the day that fully grown They decide to fledge. Then the skies we will scan For their bright blue bands, Til the day that you and they Fly down South to stay. Then Richie will be alone A bachelor once more. Fishing for himself again .At the reservoir. But Rosie, you will return, That we have now learned. We know you always do, We can count on you. So let us raise a toast To our ospreys dear, Here’s to Rosie and Richie And a new Osprey Year! | Welcome Spring Welcome Spring, welcome birds, Welcome back today. We are glad to see you, Chase that virus away. May there be plenty of rain Flowers bloom again, Rain, rain, more than before All our rivers restore. Welcome Spring, welcome blooms, Welcome back today, Bring us joy, lend us hope, May goodwill hold sway. May we heed what others say, Keep our anger at bay. Different points of view entertain, Find common ground again. Welcome, Spring, welcome sun, Welcome back today, We are ready for some fun, Let us gather and play. We can start a new year, Without anger, without fear, Step out on a new way, Keep from going astray. Welcome, Spring, welcome world, Lead us on our way, With a bright new flag unfurled, On this bright, sunny day. See Mary's new picture book for children on a timely topic, available on Amazon:  |