Category Archives: San Diego County
Somewhere

Autumn color, 2011, Oak Grove, San Diego County, California
A road to somewhere—
might it lead to paradise
and a feast of thanks?
Poem © 2016 and photo © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Midweek Motif at Poets United: “Appreciation”
Strength

Wilderness Gardens Preserve, Pala, California
barely enough strength
to stumble past the shadows
and into the light
Haiku © 2015 and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Healing

Wilderness Gardens Preserve, Pala, California
wounded tree
healing memories
in the sun
Text © 2015 and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Praying Place

Mission San Antonio de Pala, Pala, California
At the praying place,
because of my yammering,
Mary prays harder.
Text and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Macro Monday 2
More I Heart Macro at Shine the Divine
More Mornings with Mary at Recuerda Mi Corazon
Blackbird

Wilderness Gardens Preserve, Pala, California
blackbird contemplates
brittle grass and browning leaf—
autumn drawing near
Text and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Shadow Shot Sunday 2
More Carpe Diem: “Autumn Near”
Cup

Nightshade blossom, Wilderness Gardens Preserve, Pala, California
Filling nightshade’s cup
from sky pools along her way,
pilgrim sips the stars.
Text and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Haiku My Heart at Recuerda Mi Corazon
Cicadas

Cemetery, Mission San Antonio de Pala, Pala, California
sizzling summer day—
cicadas in the graveyard
buzzing at the dead
Text and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Himmelsk
More Friday’s Fences
More Ruby Tuesday 2
More Ein Stück Himmel #78
More Carpe Diem: “Cicada”
Ablutions

Wilderness Gardens Preserve, Pala, California
at a mountain pond
far away from festivals—
daily ablutions
Text and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Carpe Diem: “Half-Year’s-End Festival”