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Hummingbird Poems: Archilochus colubris III

May 7, 2021 by Rachel Donahue 1 Comment

Archilochus colubris III Eleanor flits, curious, desiring to see the sons of Adam enthroned before her in folding chairs. She hides to drink, but raises a cautious head and weighs the young magi with a single bright eye. She grows braver with each visit. Eleanor flits, hovers dances before them, little knowing she has captured […]

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Hummingbird Poems: Archilochus colubris II

May 5, 2021 by Rachel Donahue Leave a Comment

Archilochus colubris II Peasant Joan full of grace steals in softly while King George is away. She dips her head and drinks long of the sweet water, pausing only to listen, only a moment. Another long draught and a sly turn of her graceful head: King George races by calling someone a thief. She never […]

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Hummingbird Poems: Archilochus colubris I

May 3, 2021 by Rachel Donahue Leave a Comment

Archilochus colubris I King George sits enthroned on high, green over the bounty at his feet. When a hungry belly approaches he rises, chasing it away with a severe scolding. He must protect his goods. King George does not rest, but sits uneasy watchful for he knows there are many who would come to drink […]

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Sample Beside the Pond: A Big Old Garden Story

April 14, 2021 by James D. Witmer 4 Comments

As a boy, I loved stories by Thornton Burgess, A. A. Milne, and Beatrix Potter. I think they helped me to discover the adventure, the personality, and the dignity in the natural world around me. Since the release of my first book, A Year in the Big Old Garden, I’ve been honored and delighted to […]

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WITH A HEY-HI-HO

January 6, 2021 by Doreen Tamminga 7 Comments

Justus has his tiger suit, Jesse has his mane, Myra wields a mighty sword (That brave, unlikely dame!)   Loaded up with chestnuts Little Tay makes up the rear, As Myra leads the little troop In one long, rousing cheer.   With a hey-hi-ho they’ll make their way To the glade where the dew cups wait; […]

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