plump placid pelicans
snooze safely on the sandbar
while flighty seabirds fluff about
they all reside in the middle of the river
safe but on display for those who walk
jog cycle boat or fish along the bank
a temperate island on north creek
sheltered from the river mouth
offers respite to birdlife and us
as we enjoy mutual fascination
observed from a secure distance
all relaxed chilling in our own way
soaking up the essence of life
avoiding any mischief or strife
serenity arises in each moment
as we avoid pandemic fears
bad news and political posturing
restful in our prime locality
marvelling that we are off the hook
our biggest bother, what to cook
content with our natural outlook
aroused 
“soaking up the essence of life
avoiding any mischief or strife”
this is such a lovely poem but these are my two favorite lines………amen!!! nature has a way of sucking the stress straight out of our bodies……
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Lovely capture n words! 🤔
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ahhh its very relaxing and soothing Kate… i love this
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Another beautiful well-constructed poem that tells of the invading charm at the edge of this river not far from its estuary.
Love ❤
Michel
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We so need to lift one another up…not just now, but always. So much of your poetry is uplifting. It sparks joy, and that is a wonderful thing.
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Beautiful poem! I love the photo as well. 🙂 These are the kind of poems we need to be reading right now…thank you for the calming and inspiring words, so wonderfully crafted, and so desperately needed at the moment.
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Superb and such a beautiful poem, Kate. I loved the picture too. Lovely.
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With that natural outlook you don’t need anything else…
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Oh, I love this!!! Beauty and serenity surround you! And your words, and the emotions supporting them, help us to feel serene, My Beautiful Friend! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…we cook-ed a veggie salad, corn on the cob (roasted), and black beans last night! 🙂
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Such a lovely poem. I feel your happiness and contentment. And the thought about cooking is so universal 🙂
This reminds me of the Zen message, “after enlightenment, you still have to do the laundry”.
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What a wonderful lyrical verse about a paradise worth inhabiting! From the first alliterative line to the last about cooking…I love it, sis!!❤️
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Home is where the heart is and it is abundantly clear you love this place! Always a pleasure.
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Kate, Loved the poem…Great alliteration! Your description of the scene gives me a calm feeling.
I hope you are keeping well and enjoying your new community. It sounds idyllic! ❤ Cheryl
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The last Stanza is my favorite. 😉
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Loved the last stanza. Thinking of what to cook..a real struggle these days. 😊
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Lyrical, Kate. So much so, the peace and relaxation carry me adrift from the other side of the planet. Both photo and words, chosen effectively.
Remarkable how even a hint of sea life puts one in a better place. Though we’re a full-day inland here, gulls have followed the rivers into the interior, and sometimes can be seen around shopping centers and restaurants.
If I close my eyes, I’m back at the beach, and the blood pressure drops twenty points.
Your writing has done the exact same thing, Kate!
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This poem and photo actually helped me slow down, breathe in, and breathe out. Well done.
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Absolutely gorgeous and inspired by your surroundings. “Enjoying mutual fascination.
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A wondrous piece of serenity Kate, adored your opening stanza…
“plump placid pelicans
snooze safely on the sandbar
while flighty seabirds fluff about”
Followed on by your very eloquent finale stanza, which made me smile…
“marvelling that we are off the hook
our biggest bother, what to cook
content with our natural outlook”
“
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Lovely. Like the bit about we are avoid of pandemic fear…
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I love this poem and especially the last stanza!! I was just pondering what to cook tonight for dinner too. I think the sight of all the birds on the sand bar would be fascinating to watch – like nature’s TV (hehe! I crack myself up!)
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Great poem! The clouds look so pretty!
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