close up of crab apple blossom in April 2026 by Sheri Edwards
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NaPoWriMo For Fruit in the Winter

Crab apple trees from the 1940s provide seasonal enjoyment and nourishment for wildlife, inspiring art and poetry about their beauty and significance.

in my yard, the incredible dandelion; photo by Sheri42
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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.

lupin
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NaPoWriMo Fairy Slippers Found

About fairies, finding evidence in wildflowers, particularly lupine, and invites readers to witness their whimsical May Day dance.

sunflower: arrowleaf balsamroot
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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.

Meadow in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; photo by Sheri Edwards
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NaPoWriMo Once You’ve Seen the Meadow

The piece celebrates the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest's beauty and emphasizes the need to protect public lands, reflecting gratitude for nature's support during group walks despite challenging weather.

Banks Lake; dog on alert; poem: His Playground Sniff: nose to the ground; alert: attend to that sound: splash! Muskrat retreats. Sheri Edwards Poetry/Photography/Haiku 04.15.2025 NaPoWriMo
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His Playground

He prances and plays -- until alerted to a creature elsewhere -- what is it?

Spoonflower wallpaper quilt pattern in mocha mousse and cannoli cream by Sheri42
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Wednesday WrapUp Collaboration Challenge

photography, draw alongs, and a new challenge and possible collaboration

crab apples beneath blue sky in autumn with poem by Sheri42
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WriteOut Delights of the Crab Apple

a #writeout of autumn’s warmth through the crab apple tree

the elm trees the started a surprise visit and story
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WriteOut A Surprise

Today’s #writeout Get outside and write poetry for the planet —Today a surprise witnessing

American elm leaves illustration by Sheri42; crayon etching style
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WriteOut Color Palette in Poetry

Today’s #writeout Get outside and write poetry for the planet —try crayon etching of leaves; find nature’s color palette