Enchanting Essex

Category: Haiku

  • Essex Erato #15

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    Young Bismark Standing on the steps,delicacy in his grasp,hungry but wary. But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† ’Til next time, y’all… †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #14

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    Epaulets Caterwauling voice.Polygamous and brash thisblack and red devil. But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† ’Til next time, y’all… †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #13

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    Temporary Habitat Snow melts and ponds form —springtime’s home for dabbling ducks.Duckling watch begins. But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† ’Til next time, y’all… †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #12

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    Jonathan Crasher of picnics,contriving to look, at once,hopeful and aloof. But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† ’Til next time, y’all… †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #11

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    Flicker handsomely moustachedflitting around the forestbeauty in the sky But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #10

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    dinner with resourcefulness the cunning, clever hunter gets his prey, his meal But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #9

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    picnic table summer nostalgia family, food, kites, swims, friends sweet memories all But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #8

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    frog lurking, green and brown ‒ both he and his wetland home beware flies, beware But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #7

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    cattails tall marsh habitat concealing nests and perches protecting its dwellers But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #6

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    snow field white, sparkling, pristine snow angel invitation i cannot resist But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #5

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    trail tranquil wanderings watching, smelling, listening camera in hand But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #4

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    pebbles created by waves polished, smooth, shaped for my hand chosen, held, cherished But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #3

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    egret solitary strength simplicity of fishing pure, patient, peaceful But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato 2

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    deer gentle gracefulness calm, quiet intuition watching, listening But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.

  • Essex Erato #1

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    dragonfly diaphanous wings flirtatious beauty and joy entrancing moment But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.† †John Muir, “Steep Trails” — Page 1343, Chapter IX Mormon Lilies from his anthology “John Muir: Ultimate Collection”.