Friday, October 10, 2008

The Tiny Nature Walk


Self-confidence is
believing you can fly with
tiny, fragile wings.

Beneath the willow
Quietly growing upward
Tiny umbrella

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Autumn brings out the nature-lover in me. It's not that I don't appreciate the out-of-doors the rest of the year, but there is something about this time of year that makes me stop and take a closer look around me. Perhaps the beautiful colors of the leaves make everything else that much more interesting to look at.

This week while picking produce from our garden, I noticed this little wasp on our strawberry plants. He was not moving very fast because there was still dew on the leaves and it was a little chilly outside. Though I am generally not an insect-lover, I couldn't help but admire his tiny little wings and shiny black body. I snapped a few photos before he lazily flew away.

Last week I noticed this little mushroom, growing tall and straight under my neighbor's tree. It seemed to echo it's larger counterpart and I couldn't help but think of the palm trees in Tucson where we used to live. I also had fleeting thoughts of ants enjoying a fall picnic under its canopy.

This weekend the weather forecast calls for rain and perhaps snow! Though I know Jonah will be fascinated with the snow and will help me look at winter with new eyes, I want Autumn to hold on for just a little longer! There is so much to see...

I am participating in Haiku Friday.

17 comments:

  1. I don't like the cold...I could do without that. But I love the fall colors. We get to see some great stuff up here in the Northwest...when it isn't raining.

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  2. Ah, gorgeous haiku, gorgeous pics and gorgeous look for your blog!
    I love the fall too. So very much. It's a great season.

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  3. I love your blog's new look! The photos and haiku are great. We found a mushroom like that at James' preschool!

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  4. Beautiful photos and an inspiring Haiku today … reminding me of thoughts I need to hold on to right now. Thanks for visiting my SkyWatch/HF post at Sacred Ruminations earlier. You’re absolutely correct that our ‘variable & unusual weather’ is nothing to sneeze at! If you have time … my 2nd HF post (in which I ‘reflect’ upon my upcoming Blogoversary) is up at Small Reflections containing a ‘Fall Thank You’ for all … just because.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  5. Great haiku! We've been having days of hot weather (90) with days of cold (60). I'm looking forward to the weather getting through it's hot flashes.

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  6. Great Pictures & I like the new background

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  7. Beautifully done! Love the pictures and haikus.

    Also, I *love* the new look over here!! Did you design it yourself?

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  8. Snow, snow, snow.

    Uh sorry, I got distracted. I love your pictures and your haikus and terrific.

    Happy Friday, my friend and have a lovely weekend.

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  9. Those are great Haikus with great pictures.

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  10. oh my word - snow?! That's hard to believe. I really like your haiku Fridays, by the way. :)

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  11. SNOW? Can't imagine....I am not quiet ready for that but I am loving the cooler temps!

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  12. beautiful imagery, both visually and poetically

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  13. I am with you, I love fall but I don't know if I am ready for what comes next

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  14. Lovely post. I'm still trying to catch up from last week!

    p.s. I like the new look :)

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