Snow Goose at Bosque del Apache 11-5-2012
Who Knew Snow
Who knew snow would come on black-tipped wings
And fall from a clear blue sky?
Who knew snow could sing
In a honking, rasping voice,
Calling through the air to each feathered body?
Who knew snow could fly?
But I watched it fall on a golden day
As it sailed across the sky
I saw it settle on liquid blue
Thick and ponderous, yet graceful and light,
And unmelting,
Snow geese on water.
~Kathie Adams Brown (November 20, 2012)
Here’s a little snow to get you in the holiday mood!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
(Enjoy your nap!)
Kathie, what wonderful pictures of these magical birds!!! I love your poem as well, so apt from that superb inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks Arija! Hugs!
DeleteThese images and the poem are delightful Kathie!
ReplyDeleteMia, thank you! I am a bit frustrated with my photography though, and I need to learn more.
DeleteLovely poem. Awesome birds. Cool photos. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteRobert, Thank you! I hope you and your family have a wonderful time as well!
DeleteI like this kind of snow best. The geese really contrast beautifully with the blue skies and water.
ReplyDeleteGaelyn, don't they though! Everything just seems to sparkle!
DeleteStunning images of snow geese and your poem is perfect. Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gillian!
DeleteWonderful images Kathie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy!
DeleteWonderful photos of the Snow geese and a lovely poem! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen!
DeleteBeautiful! You do the same! Have fun and drive safe. And spot lots of birds:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris!
DeleteWhat a blessing! I have never seen so many snow geese in one area. Your poem is beautiful, happy thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, thank you and the same to you...though now it is time to say Merry Christmas and/or Happy Hannukah!
DeleteWhat fantastic photos of this/these beautiful birds. They never grace UK shores so I appreciate these wonderful photos so much more.
ReplyDeletecuby, ahh...but we do not get your lovely little English robin either! I'm glad you enjoyed this post though!
Deletei love those snowy geese and your poem! beautiful!!
ReplyDeletehave a HAPPY Thanksgiving!
Thanks Laura!
DeleteThank you for sharing this beauty with us! And Happy Turkey Day... sounds like yours did it's job... happy napping!
ReplyDeleteSaloma
Thanks Saloma! However, I didn't nap...I went birding at the Salton Sea!
DeleteHi Kathie
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem to go with your beautiful photos.
Happy Thanksgiving
Guy
Thanks Guy! It was much fun!
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