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25/5/2026

Noticing Nature

Gentle lapping water 
rolls sequently onto shore
like tiny crystals highlighted by the shining sun.

Blackened tree stumps stand
like soldiers on watch.

A pelican skins across the surface of the lake
in search of a tasty morsel 
beneath murky waters.

The lazy dog basking in the sun
lifts an eyelid;
undisturbed
he resumes his peaceful nap.
 
Campfires send
spiralling puffs of smoke
upwards,
carried away wit the wind
followed by another smoke signal.

The sandy banks
with mounds of trodden turrets
lay in wait
fir creatures on dusk
patrol
seeking nightly nourishment.
 
The setting sun slowly
sinks
sending silver shimmers
across the lake.

Again as nightfall
descends
another day closes.
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Goldsmith Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
"Noticing Nature" is a wonderful write. I love nature. What a fun read. "Good Luck" Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away.........
Watts Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Hi Paula Thank you and yes one can observe much when just sitting quietly and taking it all in This was a camping holiday observation Cheers Christine
Watts Avatar
June 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Hi Valsa Thank you very much I wrote this while camping and just observed all the beautiful nature surrounding me And our lazy dog lol Cheers Christine
George Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 10:19 PM
On reading your poem, a series of lovely scenes flashed past my eyes. Love all the images, especially that of the dog napping in the sunshine. A brilliantly composed poem.
Dietrich Avatar
May 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Very beautiful nature description. Good luck in the contest. I honestly never know what to give him for this type of favorite poems!
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Hello Christine Watts, nature is wonderful. I enjoy to listen to the birds sing. Every morning I hear he birds songs. i like the squirrels they are so cute. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Hello Christine, You have possums instead of squirrels! I have never seen a possum. It must be bigger than a squirrel. Hugs. /Darlene/
Watts Avatar
May 28, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Hi Darlene Thank you I love yo hear the birds too We have possums instead of Squirrels lol Cheers Chris
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