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Observations From My Back Porch

Looking like first flakes of new fallen snow After the mowing, white clover is blooming And the honeybees are beginning to show. Spring squirrels emerge to begin grooming Grasses to soften their sapling nests, Business in nature's backyard is booming. Blue jays are unfurling their stately crests, While foraging for tasty newly-fallen seed Competition for ranging groundhog pests. Edge of forestland critters deftly feed Earlier in the first light of the dawn Carefully, watchfully fulfilling their need. Last comes the larger doe with new fawn Moving stealthily onto my new-mown lawn. HONORABLE MENTION "Terza Rima Sonnet" Poetry Contest All Poetry, November 2, 2021 written June 18, 2021 SELECTED FOR FRONT PAGE PICKS All Poetry, November 26, 2021

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Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/19/2021 2:29:00 PM

Great observations Milton, you're so lucky to have such a lovely view of nature. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/19/2021 3:32:00 PM

Thanks, Tom. A few springs back we had a fawn born in our backyard. It's a delightful place to live.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 6/19/2021 11:33:00 AM

this poem is beautiful the way it just flows and I can visualize your wonderful back yard. Great job Milton! However, what's wrong with ground hogs?? I only have a flower not a vegetable garden and I like my ground hog.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/19/2021 12:36:00 PM

Yes. Groundhogs can even make wonderful pets, but, if you've ever stepped in a groundhog hole (burrow) in your yard or a field and broken your ankle, you won't have great love for them thereafter. Thanks for stopping by, reading my poem, and commenting. Appreciated it.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/19/2021 5:13:00 AM

Nice sights from the porch! I enjoyed this :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/19/2021 9:08:00 AM

Thanks, Heidi. I love nature, especially the animals. Glad you enjoyed the poem.