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age old tree stumps rest
along the rainforest trails -
moss covers the rocks

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midday heat -
doves roost motionless
in the grass

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view of the mountains -
the coconut drops seller
picks up her tongs
© gillena cox



Revisit
Part 4 - mini series 'Poetry Picnic



Blog hopping today at
Carpe Diem #723 buying a cookie
Carpe Diem #722 buried in moss



buried in moss
and ivy leaves, but from within
the tomb, a faint prayer
© Basho (Tr. Sam Hamill)

buried in moss
hidden under colorful leaves
a pebble
© Chèvrefeuille

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buying a cookie
even the ferns are withered
at a rest stop
© Basho (Tr. Jane Reichhold)

tired of spinning
the cat takes time for itself
and washes his face
© Chèvrefeuille