Bovine
Large soft eyes and sleek skins. Udders quiver pleasantly. Hips swing. Ponderous minds. Rhythmic jaw movements; sliding and rolling; occasional bubbles! How cow-like gum chewers are. David Garlick, Puerto Vallarta, March, 1998
Yellow
On grassy banks the Blue bells nod, in welcome to a warming breeze. While Butter cups; all a glow, yell oh, we think that spring is here! David Garlick, Trent and Mersey, UK, May, 1999
Pluvianus Aegypius (or Tooth Bird)
Crocodiles lay basking on the mud bank. Ridged pebbled backs in gentle curve. Tails twitched now and then, making small waves and sandy swirls. Hooded eyes unblinking but aware. Each huge lizard seemed to be smiling; long teeth overlapping at mouth edge. Benign in rest, terrifying possibilities. Frightening thoughts of seizure in strong […]
Kashmir
When I think of Kashmir the lakes come back to me. Warm water and Mogul gardens, set out with symmetry. Lotus blossoms in pink and white, Kingfishers in feathered show. Dragonflies that dart in flight, mountain tops dusted in snow. Tiny island, Char Chunar, in the center of Dhal Lake. Memories of small […]