Sniffing the Air

 

Seeking signs of rain,
thirsty desert shadow tree
sniffs the bright blue air.

 
Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
Photo: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Southern California
 
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Atop the Mountain

Mar 14

 

atop the mountain
three crows lusting for sunset
fevered excitement

 
Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
Photo: Yavapai County, Arizona
 
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Singing Down the Sun

Feb 7

 

Singing down the sun—
is this the life I wanted,
though I could not see?

 
Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
Photo: Northern Arizona
 
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Comely

Oct 1

 

For want of scarlet,
Sky Maiden dons grey instead—
still she is comely.
 
 
Text and photo © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
Photo: Northern Arizona
 
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