“Do three things well, not ten things badly.” — David Segrove competing beauties face up to differences balanced performance * * * Popular Choice ~ Dahlias, found in over 50,000 varieties, bloom in just about every color and shape possible. Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Balancing Act” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“It was a sunburst of sound, breaking out of hiding and spreading open. It had the freedom of release and the tension of purpose. It swept space clean, and left nothing but the joy of an unobstructed effort.” — Ayn Rand flamboyant dahlia showers its blazing petals clones the warming sun * * * Sunburst of Sorts … More Clone
“Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.” ― John Muir seasonal blessings stored in tiny pockets wintertime comfort * * * Treasure Chest ~ Dahlia turns face towards autumn sun • Photo and “Blessings” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“Make it a habit to set some quiet and peaceful time to reflect and think on a daily basis.” — Abhishek Ratna water reflection duplicates surface image misses full picture * * * Taking a Look ~ Seagull photo by Jan Logozzo • “Reflect” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“Freedom is nothing but the distance between the hunter and the hunted.” — Bei Dao autumn advances delivers closing notice pleasure bursts and fades * * * Time of Closure • Wild Turkey photo by Jan Logozzo ~ “Ending” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“The best way to avoid falling prey to the opinions of others is to realize that other people’s opinions are just that—opinions.” —Travis Bradberry * * * Red-tailed Hawk with Dinner ~ Watercolor painting of hawk and “Predator” haiku by Mary O’Connor, created from reference photo by Jan Logozzo. See another of her hawk photos … More Predator
“Inner beauty should be the most important part of improving one’s self.” — Priscilla Presley grooming to attract outward appearance invites inner beauty binds * * * Looking Good ~ Cormorant grooming ritual • Photo and “True Beauty” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“Distance means so little, when life means so much.” — Amit Kalantri neighbors and old friends practice rules of safe distance keep open air between * * * Social Distancing ~ Three neighbors enjoy company apart • Photo and “Social Distancing” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“In times of great stress or adversity, it’s always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.” — Lee Iacocca concern weighs heavy looking for less troubled path flies above it all fueled by alarm soars above worrisome plan leaves distress behind * * * Great Egret ~ … More Stressed
“In the face of adversity, hope often comes in the form of a friend who reaches out to us.” — Christopher Reeve upset by chaos empty arms wanting to help reaching out for hope * * * Reaching Out ~ Eastern Daddy-Long-Legs covers wall’s vertical territory • Photo and “Reaching Out” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Reaching Out
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 