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Time Stands Still

Resting on the water's edge of a stone birdbath, its orange feelers curl outward like tiny telegraph coils - transmit schisms I witness the microscopic lapping of an insect Not a dragonfly perhaps a wasp, abdomen pumping like a heart beat between clear shining wings A seed falls, a flash of light it disappears upon a nearby twig leaving reflections of ripples.

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Date: 3/31/2022 2:42:00 PM
Effervescent imaging so livley I can see the Limpid water, hear the hum of life emmenating From this Suzanne, you are observant.. It must Be the quiet Bush Time living I reckon.' I never thought of That before, must be the same for me..'
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/5/2022 3:00:00 AM
Yes,Joe: If you are watchful Nature will reveal itself to you. Best, SuZ
Date: 5/28/2021 4:36:00 PM
A beautiful description of nature at its finest, Suzanne ~ well penned
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Date: 2/25/2018 2:27:00 AM
Beautiful Imagery, Suzanne...........incredible
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Date: 10/30/2017 10:31:00 PM
Beautiful imagery in this Suzanne. Brilliant...Maria
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Date: 9/24/2017 8:28:00 AM
What a beautiful and expressive image you present, Suzanne! Pity the insect was scared away, but at least ripples took its place! Hugs // paul
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Date: 8/29/2017 7:10:00 AM
Beautiful poetic worded theme. My Compliments!
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Date: 8/27/2017 10:01:00 PM
Creative metaphors bringing visual pictures letting the reader see. Very well done Suzanne.
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Date: 8/27/2017 8:35:00 PM
Oh, this is charmingly whimsical and beautifully-written - love it! Blessings!
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Date: 8/27/2017 1:37:00 PM
feather of ripples tapping lines brimming with metaphors... glad to read you again, suZ... this is beautiful!..huggs
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Date: 8/27/2017 9:04:00 AM
I can picture the abdomen pumping like a heartbeat--good theme!
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