Tag Archives: flooded valley

How Many Shades of Green?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Beauty Along the Road

Today, I took myself and my camera for a walk to document everything green. Following torrential spring rains, the river valley is quite wet and covered with fresh spring grass. Tiny sprouts of herbs, flowers, trees, and mosses are stretching … Continue reading →

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Reflections and Longing

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

Doing Time Skeleton trees Slide their pale shadows Across shimmering water, Memory dimming of Swaying grasses underfoot And rustling leaves overhead. Skeleton trees – Puzzled remnants Of a valley flooded, Stubborn obstacles to boats Bleached trunks remain: Rest stops for … Continue reading →

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