Four encampments at Horseshoe on August Eleven. Tents reposing in the shade and others baking in the sun Cots in sunbather pose anticipating Perseids (under the new 10% moon) Rafting guides disposed to facilitate awe and fun. 8,500 years since humans first lived on the Rogue, we continue to share: White water, jump off rocks, … Continue reading Rogue Collective – 2023
Nature Poetry
Inspiring Art
She appeared in the doorway as if the wind had blown her onto my blank canvas all at once in full color. Soaked from rain's song. Shaking her head and laughing wildly. She was unaware of her crackling impact on the still inside air. Surprisingly refreshing like a summer storm. Embracing Nature. Inspiring art. ~Just … Continue reading Inspiring Art
I Am The Center
I lie here on my mat; In the center of the Universe; I am ready to practice; To simply be. I am standing in the grass; Centered in the Universe; Ancient as the trees; Steady in the breeze. I am reaching for the sun; Saluting the Universe; Bone stacked on bone; Diving over the bees. … Continue reading I Am The Center
Making Pearls
Sand clung to her bronzed skin as if she were making pearls. ~Just L (May 19, 2017)
Cross-pollination Encouraged, Naturally
In general, on a single avocado tree all the open flowers will be synchronised. That means they will be all functionally male or all functionally female. The avocado pollen of one tree is compatible with itself and quite capable of pollinating its own flowers — known as self-pollination. The avocado has a ‘complete’ flower, but … Continue reading Cross-pollination Encouraged, Naturally
Is this what love is made of or does this seem absurd?
Strolling along without a care in the world. Flowers dance and leaves unfurl. Sun on the face and breeze at the back. Heart full, there is no lack. It could have happened anywhere. The taste of anticipation in the air. Seduced by confident silence, and the scent of cloves. Enjoying entwined hands and toes. Eyes … Continue reading Is this what love is made of or does this seem absurd?
The Universe Whispered
I spent an entire year asking the Universe to let you go, and then the Universe whispered to me, "Let you go." ~Just L (February 16, 2017)
What if the Universe said yes?
What if the Universe said yes? At last I can imagine not having to guess Whether I'll be kissed each morning or held each night When the whole world loves me back how can I be stressed? Every need met I can afford to be wild at heart My emotional safe blown wide open Hey … Continue reading What if the Universe said yes?
On the Mouth
She had arrived at the mouth of her favorite place. The headwaters commenced deeper in the forest beyond her, and perhaps beyond her comfort. She had found the most exquisite patch of earth just ahead on the trail where the sun streamed through the tall fir trees two decades before; yet, arriving upon it never ceased … Continue reading On the Mouth
From Found to Lost
NaPoWriMo Day 28: Today I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that tells a story. But here’s the twist – the story should be told backwards. The first line should say what happened last, and work its way through the past until you get to the beginning. Now, the story doesn’t have to be … Continue reading From Found to Lost
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