“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
“The greater the outward show, the greater the inward poverty.” — J. Krishnamurti showy theatrics obscure underlying truths audience will judge * * * Showtime ~ Heron Dance photo by Jan Logozzo • “Theatrics” Haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” — J.K. Rowling coming together compass set on common cause leave discord behind * * * Gathering ~ Barn Swallows gather for annual autumn migration Photo by Jan Logozzo • ‘Unity’ Haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“Being on top of the world doesn’t mean anything unless you know what it’s like to be at the bottom.” — Rachel Smith perched high on top troubled world outlook gained best keep feet on ground * * * High-level Outlook ~ Sitting on top of the world • Photo and Haiku poem by Mary … More World Outlook
“In one breath, I release all negative feelings and fearful thoughts, then fill up my lungs with wonder and awe and pure, unadulterated joy.” — Sara Baysinger graced with beauty nature’s handiwork transmits restorative awe * * * Healing Beauty ~ Goldfinch on Throne photo by Jan Logozzo • “Restorative” Haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Restorative
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