Monday, May 9, 2016

Autumn is a darker Spring.


Sulphur spotted lady bugs step out onto giant leaves of rhubarb for clandestine meetings with tiny white spiders. Under half cover of saw-toothed aloe, skinks scorch and blink.


There is evidence of fowl play.


The bulbuls slay meadow brown butterflies. Optimistic rats meet sticky ends. Unconcerned, the field mouse stands on his hind legs
to inspect a dandelion.



There are those that are precocious, while others - on a slower kilter, thrust out reptilian buds while we sleep.







Furred strangers brood beneath voodoo flowerets.



The guava tree, planted after Christmas,
offers up one perfect fruit.