Petals:I’ve counted thempressed thempreserved them Dropsof sentimentprescientpretenders Trivialpursuits of passiongaming for lovechildish ploys Petalsfickle as the seasonselusive as joytoo soon expended. (For Eugi’s Weekly Prompt: petals. Image my own.)
It’s just a moth, I offeredthat blue moon nightrattling windowschafing nerves We’d chosen exile –sister and I – refuge from family demons, not ours to claim Innocence borrowsresponsibility – I boreit like a badge;she shattered Could not discriminatedarkness from her owninner light – soughtto end the fury I’ll carry us both,I murmured, too youngto recognize […]
Countless, the timesI’ve spoken out of place –words spilling unfiltered –grading myself harshlyin the aftermath – Yet a pauciloquent tonguewould leave me drowningthoughts stirringin a stagnant pool –perhaps I’ll strivefor moderation. (Image my own)
And I’m still trying to get a snap of a butterfly on a flower 🙂
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They just don’t like to cooperate.
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But those little pests do many positive things, such as pollination!
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True! I have to remind myself of that sometimes, lol.
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😊
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Great photos. I especially like the first one with the one in flight and the other settled! The second is an interesting composition, as the moth has the dots and the leaf has the insect eaten holes!
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Thanks Heather. I take enough shots, should get a few good ones, lol.
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Welcome😀
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Nice detail! I can’t get these pesky pests to hold still like you do 🙂
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Ha, ha. The first was a surprise. They seldom do hold still.
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Well, you had good timing!
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These are very lovely! 🙂
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Thanks Deborah!
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Nice captures!
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Thanks!
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The moth was very obliging to pose for you. It’s quite pretty.
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Thanks Liz. It was quite tiny too. Trying out a new camera.
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Trying out a new camera must be fun.
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It’s like starting with fresh eyes!
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🙂
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