looking back and forth, to and fro
wondering if it should run and hide
and which way it should go
A long neck crane standing in the creek
an awesome sight to see
attempting to grab food, it takes a peek
then flys away with it's large, majestic wings
A large hawk sitting in a tree
looking around for its prey
whatever that may become or be
it'll never have a chance to get away
A strange flock of birds fly in
from some place faraway and unknown
on nature's food they do depend
they're here for a time and then they're gone
A little rabbit sits in the clover
everyday it sits in the same spot
late in the evening when the day is over
I can tell by the clover it never eats alot
A large raccoon visits from time to time
searching for something to eat
up the creek bank he does climb
grabs what he can and runs back to his retreat
A hoot owl makes his presence known
in my yard each and every night
he'll hoot until the break of dawn
and then return again the very next night
The squirrels are never a stranger and always there
running this way and that
hoping the birds will kindly share
each day they grow more big and fat
These wondrous sights my eyes do behold
takes my breath away and fills my heart with pride
to know that nature can be so bold
in a place where I live and abide
© Susie Swanson, 2015
You have very well described the picture in your words. It is very easy to understand...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteSusie, I love seeing the creatures of the wild. They are more brazen as their natural habitats are being torn down . Love this poem. Hope you are doing well dear friend. wishing you blessings, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie. Same here and we are so blessed to see so many everyday.
DeleteOh how God's wonderful creation sooths our souls and entertains us!
ReplyDeleteBecause of our Dog Buddy, most of the critters don't come too close when we're outside...but I can watch them from the cottage windows...that's when they come right up close as long as the dogs are inside.
I'm so glad to come here and see that you are still writing and sharing your wonderful photos, Susie!
I am praying for you daily, my sweet friend!
Blessings and love~ Lisa
Thank you Lisa and i'm praying for you as well. I hope you are doing better.
DeleteSusie, I am back to leave you this info.. My friend Lynne at Dreams On 34th Street:french bread & family..has a post you need to see and read...Thanks, love,Susie
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie. I went to her blog and look forward to following , thanks to you. Hugs
DeleteSweet poem, Susie....
ReplyDeleteYour photos of the animals and the poetry are fantastic. I loved this posting. You've done a great job capturing the wonder and beauty of nature.
ReplyDeleteOh Susie, do you see these animals around your neck of the woods often? They are such curious and amazing animals. I love the little raccoon hehehe, and I've always wanted to see an owl up close. What a delightful poem to express how thankful you are to see these wondrous critters. Nature is truly amazing, and whatever I'm doing, I always seem to find my way back there, as it brings me so much peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the sweet animal pictures and for the delightful poem.
love ~Sheri
It is awe inspiring, isn't it, to see God's creation right in our own neck of the woods. I love seeing the birds. The squirrels? Not so much!
ReplyDeleteSusie, you have a nice variety of creatures visiting you there. Your poem describes them well. I love spending time in Nature.
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