Birds

Aug 12

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August sunset, Southern Arizona
 


a tattered scarecrow
puts on a new suit of clothes—
palm fronds at sunset
 
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enigmatic words
splashed blood-red against the sky—
ravens know the tongue
 
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a palm at sunset—
how the sparrows irritate
every thirsty frond
 
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gruesome little tales
wagged by pigeon tongues at dusk—
foxes slink away

 
Text and photo © 2015 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
More SkyWatch Friday
 
More Carpe Diem: “Lolly’s ‘New Scarecrow'”
 
More Three Word Wednesday: “Enigmatic, Gruesome, Irritate”

Posted on August 12, 2015, in 5-7-5, Arizona, Carpe Diem, Sky Watch Friday, Southern Arizona, sunset, Three Word Wednesday and tagged , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 23 Comments.

  2. thotpurge | August 12, 2015 at 5:23 am

    Love them.. ravens. lizards, sparrows, pigeons and foxes!

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  5. oldegg | August 12, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    The foxes clearly have important work to do and can’t be bothered with pigeons tales.

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  7. cifarshayar (@cifarshayar) | August 13, 2015 at 12:46 am

    beautiful , I like the first one the most

    My take The Red Lipstick

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  8. Cheryl-Lynn | August 13, 2015 at 1:17 am

    Oh nice!!! ravens and pigeons speak in tongues with the glorious sun!!

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  9. Keith's Ramblings | August 13, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I often wonder what pigeons are saying. And those wretched seagulls that constantly torment me!

    Visit Keith’s Ramblings!

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  10. sylviakirk | August 13, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    Awesome capture, glorious colors and a glorious way to end the day — any day!! Thanks as always for sharing the beauty!! Have a great weekend!!

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  11. Gemma Wiseman | August 13, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    Such a radiant splash of colour dramatised by the palm fronds. And your haiku capture some wonderful glimpses of nature.

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  14. lina@womens perspectives | August 13, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Awesome words and sunset moment.

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  15. kaykuala h | August 14, 2015 at 6:53 am

    Birdies make for strange bedfellows but they are ok! They are good company!

    Hank

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  16. JM Illinois U.S.A. | August 14, 2015 at 7:26 am

    mmm, really like this image. This moment….these words…..JM, IL

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  17. Marie-AZ | August 14, 2015 at 10:33 am

    Wonderful photo! I’m glad to see another Sonoran desert sunset shot.

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  18. gillena | August 14, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    enchanting sunset, lovely haiku set

    much love…

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  19. Merisi in Vienna | August 15, 2015 at 12:25 am

    Stunning sunset and beautiful words!

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  20. w0rdtrix | August 17, 2015 at 10:20 am

    What a breathtaking photo!

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  21. Bastet | August 17, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    Sigh .. how lovely is this!

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