Disasters, Delights and Other Detours - 29. Tanka for a Summer Day

lovely end of summer delights.. thanks, Parker.

56 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

lovely end of summer delights.. thanks, Parker.

Thank you for reading these, tim. These were fun to observe and note down. They're really enjoyable ways to distill the experiences of the day.

Just now, Parker Owens said:

 

Thank you for reading these, tim. These were fun to observe and note down. They're really enjoyable ways to distill the experiences of the day.

i think favs are the blue heron and especially the tomatoes... that one is very relatable 

41 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

These are beautiful, Parker.  A perfect tribute to the end of summer.  I can picture them all clearly.  I particularly like "avian rage" and "piled high with neck craned".  Well done, as always  

You're so kind with your reading, Val. Hummingbirds always seem so indignant as they get territorial around the feeder. And now they are fleeing for the south. Distant, towering clouds are another summer joy - their colors are often unusual and vivid. I am glad you liked these.

1 minute ago, Mikiesboy said:

i think favs are the blue heron and especially the tomatoes... that one is very relatable 

That heron surprised the socks off me; in flight, it was both enormous and silent as it passed just feet over my head. And the feel of a sun-warmed heirloom tomato in the hand is like holding a handful of sunshine...

Beautiful imagery and I almost felt like I was in the woods somewhere watching this.

lovely at first sight.

must read more often to feel more than vague bliss and beauty

17 minutes ago, BHopper2 said:

Beautiful imagery and I almost felt like I was in the woods somewhere watching this.

Thank you! I'm glad you could experience my August with me, too.

Just now, mayday said:

lovely at first sight.

must read more often to feel more than vague bliss and beauty

Thank you for reading these - late summer calls out for us to remember the green and the warmth, and the activity that happens only then.

And thus a summers day ...

30 minutes ago, dughlas said:

And thus a summers day ...

Thank you for reading these. September is far too near, I fear. 

You know what I think of your hummingbirds.    I loved these - so evocative of your summer, perhaps everyone's summer if you are lucky enough to have access to nature unfettered. My favourite? I've just re-read them, trying to decide, and no, I can't single one out. They're all wonderful in their own way. 

1 hour ago, northie said:

You know what I think of your hummingbirds.    I loved these - so evocative of your summer, perhaps everyone's summer if you are lucky enough to have access to nature unfettered. My favourite? I've just re-read them, trying to decide, and no, I can't single one out. They're all wonderful in their own way. 

You’re so kind to read and comment on these. I could not choose a favorite either. Rather, they represent one favorite sort of day. Thank you for spending it with me. 

I won't single one out, for there should be no slight on others, but I will say the first one drew me in... at the scuff of my sneakers... put me right there with you. As always, superb observations of nature, my kindred spirit.   

11 minutes ago, Headstall said:

I won't single one out, for there should be no slight on others, but I will say the first one drew me in... at the scuff of my sneakers... put me right there with you. As always, superb observations of nature, my kindred spirit.   

Thank you, Gary, for walking this summer day in poetry with me. Spooking the deer in the pre dawn light never fails to startle me as much as it does them. Glad you liked these. 

I wish I was more of a poetry person to give you a really awesome comment, but I am not, so I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this and how beautiful it is.  I especially like the description of the moons reflection and the tomatoes.

7 hours ago, CassieQ said:

I wish I was more of a poetry person to give you a really awesome comment, but I am not, so I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this and how beautiful it is.  I especially like the description of the moons reflection and the tomatoes.

Your comment is indeed truly awesome. You made my day. Thank you so much for reading these; the heirloom tomatoes are some of the best treats this time of year has to offer - and the moon on moving water is hypnotic. Again, my thanks.