Crab apple trees from the 1940s provide seasonal enjoyment and nourishment for wildlife, inspiring art and poetry about their beauty and significance.
Author: Sheri Edwards
Geeky Gramma ~~
Retired Middle School Language Arts/Media Teacher ~~
Writer and Thinker~~
Art from the Heart
NaPoWriMo The Dandelion
celebrate the resilience of dandelions as a metaphor for embracing diversity and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of kindness, self-acceptance, and coexistence.
NaPoWriMo Spring Delights Spreading Phlox
Mats of phlox diffusa bloom beautifully among glacial rocks, showcasing nature’s delight throughout spring and summer.
NaPoWriMo Kwanzan Cherry Tree
The Kwanzan Cherry Tree on Stevens Street showcases fragrant double pink blossoms and vibrant leaves, evoking fairy imagery during early spring.
NaPoWriMo Fairy Slippers Found
About fairies, finding evidence in wildflowers, particularly lupine, and invites readers to witness their whimsical May Day dance.
NaPoWriMo Nature and the Columbia River
Washington Flats, located near the Columbia River, offers scenic hiking opportunities amidst diverse flora, inspiring a poem celebrating nature's beauty during a spring visit.
Weekly WrapUp Silk, Doodles, Hothouse Florals
Art strategies using ProCreate; highlights classes by Jennifer Nichols, showcases completed artworks, and encourages daily poetry writing during National Poetry Month.
NaPoWriMo You Might Miss Them
Spring wildflowers, like prairie stars, bloom beneath bitterbrush. Two poetic forms—Hay(na)ku and sijo—capture their beauty and fleeting nature in concise structures.
NaPoWriMo Safe Under The Big Sagebrush
A walk at Crescent Bay reveals a rabbit hiding beneath Big Sagebrush while blooming antelope bitterbrush enchants with its yellow flowers. Nature's beauty inspires a poetic haibun reflection.
NaPoWriMo Forager’s Lot
A plant's edibility is uncertain; it could be miner's lettuce or spurge. Key identification features include stem fluids and flower colors. Ongoing observation is encouraged for clarity.
I wonder, if I draw a line... 