Category Archives: Animals & Nature

Summer Joy (Haiku)

Posted on August 10, 2020 by PookyH

Laughter, like trumpets Announcing young happiness. Their moment is now.

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Petals

Posted on November 20, 2018 by PookyH

Delicate petals Catching light amongst darkness. Grey skies overhead.

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The Too Tired Snail

Posted on March 8, 2017 by PookyH

The snail struggled under heavy load; Each worry he would carry, and they weighed. Mounting worries weighed him down, so he slowed; He worried he would not get far today. The added worry left him feeling grey, But he knew, … Continue reading →

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Autumn Leaves

Posted on October 15, 2016 by PookyH

By Lyra (6) please leave her some feedback if you have a moment. She worked hard on this. 

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Autumn evening

Posted on September 24, 2016 by PookyH

Evening falls swiftly Light to dark in short moments. Autumnal twilight

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Rest Well Mindy x 

Posted on September 20, 2016 by PookyH

Another baby Gone too soon; you were so loved And always will be. [less than a week after losing Bella, our darling 12-year-old Mindy passed away today]

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Bye bye Bella

Posted on September 15, 2016 by PookyH

You burnt so bright But far too briefly, Bella. Brave. Beloved. Gone.

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Healing Hold

Posted on September 13, 2016 by PookyH

If I could take your pain away I would. I’d wear it, aching, shaking, But relieved. If I could know That your pain was no more. For now I’ll hold you close To help you heal.

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Kitten Cuddles

Posted on September 11, 2016 by PookyH

This day was not one Made for living. This day was not Very forgiving. It was one where her head Kept her confined to bed; The aching And gnawing, There was no ignoring She cuddled her kitten instead. This kitten … Continue reading →

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Changing Seasons

Posted on September 1, 2016 by PookyH

Greens tinged with yellow The autumnal rust sets in. Beautiful decay.

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