Eagle arrivesand I am at oncesmall, insignificant Breath heldI am stillness basking in majesty Till ubiquitous crowcalls his cronies,chases eagle off Everything gains perspective. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image my own.)
Cast my shadow over white banksassert presence: proud, defiant Will find beauty in deserted placesand colour in the monochrome Haunted by a Winter state of mindresolved to stretch despite chill. (Image my creation)
He fills the homewith sweetness –serenades their love –while she picks awayat every gesture,imagining subterfuge His floral wordsonly serve to pokedoubts – she readsbetween the linesof ornamental landmines He lights candlesto set a mood,but she is alreadyplanning a funeral –her wrung out heartunwilling to fall.
One Woman's Quest II 
You get some lovely wood-peckers. Love the Red-bellied wood-peckers beautiful. We sadly do not have the here in the uk.
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No? You have such a variety of birds is seems. Thanks.
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We only have 3 woodpeckers types here.
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Beautiful shots, VJ!
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Thanks Eugi!
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Most welcome!
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Both excellent shots!
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Thanks!
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These are gorgeous! Love them! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks my friend
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VJ, they are lovely until they find your wood sided house. Keith
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Lol. Good point.
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I love the two versions of glowing: subtle and dramatic!
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, V.J.
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