“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” — Laura Ingalls Wilder spirits of softness balanced with warm hints of gold varietals of joy * * * Finish of Gold ~ Nature’s Reserve • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Unbottled Spirits” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“What blooms from beautiful seeds of thought becomes a symphony of colorful abundance.” — Jazz Feylynn nature’s instruments music of symphonic dream pastoral masterpiece * * * Nature’s Overture ~ Music of the Tiger Lilies • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Symphony” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” — Confucius in suit of armor scales and spines shimmer and shine presence of beauty * * * Best Dressed ~ Iguana shines in the sun • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Portrayal of Beauty” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Indeed the river is a perpetual gala, and boasts each month a new ornament.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson flotsam and jetsam arm the stream with strings and keys basis of its song * * * Goldfish Adds Shine to Pool ~ Photo at Harkness Memorial State Park by Jan Logozzo • ”Shine” haiku by Mary … More Shine
“Sitting silently beside a friend who is hurting may be the best gift we can give.” — Unknown resting in garden building sense of well-being brushed by pollen * * * Garden Haven ~ Ceramic pals keep silent watch • Photo and “Well-being” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“All works of nature created by God in heaven and on earth are works of sculpture.” — Benvenuto Cellini curve neck just this way display intricate pattern Grecian urn takes shape * * * Sculpted ~ Anhinga poses under light of Florida sun • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Creation” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor … More Creation
“Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty.” — John Ruskin beauty wannabe costumed in trendy fashion outdone by nature * * * Nature’s Plain Beauty ~ Fashion, pure and simple • Red-winged Blackbird photo by Jan Logozzo • “Outdone” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Sanctuaries are magical places – dare I say holy?” — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau quiet seeps inward soothes and calms beneath surface numbing sedative * * * Quieting ~ Oasis Pond Garden • Photo at Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonasset Beach (CT) State Park by Jan Logozzo • “Refuge” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being.” — Franz Kafka nibbled and noshed hot spicy foods wolfed down teary-eyed upshot * * * Early bird gets mouthful • American Robin photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tasty” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“I think it annoys God if you walk by the color purple in a field and don’t notice.” —Alice Walker showy purple spears timidity on notice riot of chutzpa * * * Attention-getters ~ Showy Salvia stand out in Florence Griswold Museum gardens • Photo and “Showy” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 