Nature
thoughts of a young deer
He hit the ground with an indignant bump. He looked like a wet rickety folding chair. He had a heart-shaped locket on his neck just over his legs. Instinct made him stand. Instinct and love made his mother lick him. Instinct, love, and evolution had him running at nearly thirty miles an hour fifteen minutes after he was born.
By Cellestine Aggrey3 years ago in Earth
I couldn't be a deep-sea diver.
I find it insane that we know more about space than we do the depths of our oceans. Truly, the fact that we know so much about the skies above us to the degree we have multiple chocolate bars named after the contents of our galaxies and not a single one about anything below sea level is intimidating.
By CJ Francis3 years ago in Earth
She Akin to I
Dew drops onto my nose from the bush which hangs over my den. Eyes fluttering open, I stretch my legs forward, claws extend and lightly graze the dirt beneath me. The birds sing and speak to one another, about the sun, the worms, and the fresh scent of rain. Another drop splashes onto my paw, and I shake it off lightly. Rising to arch my back, fur bristling, jaws extended in a yawn, my gaze turns up toward the sky.
By Raven Malachite3 years ago in Earth
Early Shore Mornings
As I step out of the wind tunnel and into the coarse sand with my bare feet, I immediately feel the sun start to warm my shoulders and face. The beach has looked different, ever since Hurricane Sandy. What used to be a view directly to the ocean has changed to a seemingly endless sand dune. The massive dune has a clear path in the center to reach the beach, but the rest is covered in dune grass. The grass is about a foot high, and a pale green shade. It changes direction and shape as a light breeze sweeps through it.
By Emily Schatz3 years ago in Earth
My little, brittle friend
Dark grey skies haunt the heavens above; death consumes the surrounding air, stalking me, chasing me, like a never-ending hunt. How could he do this to us? To me? Why would anyone create a masterpiece if they are just going to destroy it? A moment of weakness strikes me. My dehydrating body somehow manages to release a tear of pure salt; I wouldn’t dare waste moisture on a pathetic emotion. My aching arms drop to the floor, crushing the dead remains of nature, a shadow of the once vibrant wildlife surrounds my corpse-like figure. A silent scream escapes my mouth. What’s the point?
By Medusa Stone3 years ago in Earth
A Bumper Crop of Baby Mockingbirds
April. I get out of my gray car, and a gray bird with claws out takes a dive for the back of my head. It’s that time of year again in southeast Louisiana. Fledgling Northern Mockingbird time. A time of claws and noisy unmusical squeaks and adorable spotty youngsters who think they can tell their parents what to do and when to do it.
By Amethyst Qu3 years ago in Earth
Dancing Lights in the Night
Last night I was sitting on my back porch enjoying a cigar. It is an unhealthy habit I know, but I find it relaxing. It also helps to clear my mind. It gives me a way to let go of the stress and focus my thoughts elsewhere. It was about 8:30 pm, right at dusk as the darkness of night crept upon me in between the evening rain showers. I could smell the crisp freshly fallen rain in the air. Mixed with the smell of my Oliva Serie G Maduro, I was truly in a state serenity and relaxation.
By Paul whiddon 3 years ago in Earth
The Mountains, Trees, Lake, and I.
Rising early in the morning on a summer day, my only plans stand between me and the road ahead. The first step off the brittle, wooden porch stairs that are slightly dampened with morning dew is the first step towards what is the most beautiful, serene sight in all of my memories. Dried pine needles layered on top of dirt lead the way to my destination.
By Dana Dench3 years ago in Earth
A Tornado in England?
England is known for its weather. That weather usually consists of an overcast grey sky and lots of rain. Tornados are not usually an issue! However, today in Barking, London, a tornado touched down and caused considerable damage. Luckily no one was injured, from what I have heard.
By J.B. Miller3 years ago in Earth