#BirdOfTheDay theme chosen by @robcrank68.bsky.social is #GullsInWater, any Gull in Water, Alt theme is #ShortLeggedBirds Going for the second one. Hey Mr Wagtail, don't jump. We can talk about it. Really, we can. There's nothing wrong with your short legs. Love you just the way you are. 😘

Our sun, shines on all Generating life fairly Channel the sunshine #ImageAndVerse #Poem #Poetry #Fairness #Sunshine #EastCoastKin #SunRise

I keep setting myself little projects. Now I'm seeking out beautiful words from different languages, which have wonderful meanings. I use that word to inspire a poem, matching again with a photo of mine. This is the first. Inspired by the Portuguese word, Saudade #Poem #Saudade #EastCoastKin

There is a world, yet unexplored, untamed, unknown, you can only enter when you stop, gaze into the heart of a flower, let go of all that is not true to self, where the wisdom of ages whispers secrets unfathomable, there within will you find a peace mysterious to humans #Poem #Peace #EastCoastKin

Some months back I purchased a new kettle, a glass one. I've been intrigued with watching the water boil. 🙄 Yesterday I took a photo of it. 🫠 Then found myself, pen in hand writing something. When I transferred the words to my computer, the poem had changed! Welcome to my strange world. 😂 #Poem

It puzzles me at times where my thoughts come from. Annoyingly it's those thoughts that I think are quite good, then they disappear and no matter what I can't encourage them back, that really bother me. Pondering about thoughts brought this poem into being. #Poem #Poetry #Thoughts #EastCoastKin

#BirdOfTheDay theme chosen by @alan678.bsky.social is #BrownIsBeautiful celebrating subtle brown tones in birds. The alt theme is #Yellow ,birds with any yellow colouring. I'm going with yellow. This is my cute Yellow-rumped Thornbill. You can see his pale yellow tummy, with a brighter yellow rump.

Yet another new poem for my grief collection. Seems as if my soul is not finished finding the words to speak about my companionship with grief. It will always journey with me, so I continue to learn its ways. Hope it helps others. #Poem #Poetry #Grief #Loss #EastCoastKin

Another poem from my book 'A Study of Quiet' I took the word 'quiet' & 11 synonyms of it - then wrote a poem on each. Matched each with one of my photos. Yes, I happen to be love with this bird, & the photo. My book is intended to instil peace & a sense of quiet. #Poem #Quiet #Peace #EastCoastKin

Strength, as water drops United and persistent Can weather evil (In solidarity with my US friends) #ImageAndVerse #Haiku #Poem #Poetry #Solidarity #Resist #EastCoastKin

A new poem for my 'Grief Collection'. Some of my favourite birds get a look in. (Walk gently and let kindness be your currency.) #Poem #Poetry #Grief #Loss #Kookaburras #EastCoastKin

#BirdOfTheDay theme chosen by @alan678.bsky.social is #walking, birds walking. The alternative theme is #birdinabush any bird in a bush. 'She won't see me if I keep hiding in this bush. I think I blend in quite well.' Oh my Rainbow Lorikeet you can never blend in. Too beautiful. #EastCoastKin

Wonder of Poetry Do these words write themselves whence do they come, I knew not that I was at all acquainted with such a fine set of letters, words, such a mysterious wonder the composing of poetry #Poetry #Poem #WonderOfPoetry #Gerbera #EastCoastKin

Take a breath. Take a moment. This particular moment in your life will not come again, don't let it pass too quickly. #Poem #Poetry #EastCoastKin #Breathe #Clouds #Dawn

A memory worn On the lips, face, skin, heart, soul Indelibly stained #Poem #Poetry #Haiku #Memory #EastCoastKin #Rose

Another poem on the theme of grief. These words and my King Parrot photo, from yesterday, found their way to each other this morning. I think they fit. #Poetry #Poem #Grief #EastCoastKin #BeFree

#BirdOfTheDay by @alan678.bsky.social is #birdsyoulove. This particular one is special. A friend of my parent's had died. I'd known this man most of my life. I conducted his funeral. His favourite bird was the King Parrot. Day after the funeral this one visited, never had before & never did again.

'Thought Eruption' These thoughts erupt without notice, urging pen to paper, desiring to find their purchase in an unsuspecting world, wanting to show themselves to those who truly see, genuinely listen (The birthing of poetry) #Poetry #EastCoastKin #SillyMood #SeaScape

Curiosity Leads to new discoveries Be free as a bird #ImageAndVerse #Haiku #Poem #Poetry #EastCoastKin #RainbowLorikeet #Curiosity

I write a lot on grief (& death). I've spent many years sitting alongside the grieving. The last 8 years has brought death & grief to my own door. I've been working on a few poems of late, but please don't be concerned for me. I'm going okay (well in my professional opinion). #Poem #Grief #Loss

Methinks that I ponder far too much. Yet, even as I approach the other end of life, my fellow humans are a conundrum (even myself). #Poem #Poetry #Pondering #EastCoastKin #Moon #Humans

Oft times I desire to melt into the noiseless void, shed expectations relinquish responsibilities become deaf to hatred, anger, broiling within humanity, dissolve into nature listen to earth’s heartbeat sit with the moon amongst uncountable stars learn the wisdom of eternal time and just be #Poem

Each month I will attempt to write something reflecting on the individual months. It took me forever to hunt through my photo archives to find one I was vaguely happy with to accompany January. #January #Poem #Poetry #Dawn #EastCoastKin #SeaScape

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme chosen by @alan678.bsky.social is #Solitude open to interpretation. The alt is #gardenbirds Let me introduce to you the Olive-backed female Sunbird. She is enjoying her solitude immensely. The male is another of those showoffs. #Birds #Photography #EastCoastKin

The photo which inspired these words I can't quite trust the cyber world to not steal & misuse. So I used another of my late husband. There's an Apple Photo function called 'Live', when you place your finger on the symbol, for microseconds the image comes to life. #Poem #Poetry #Grief #Loss

Behold, the force of nature uncontainable, unstoppable none can oppose her she has no equal, causes interruption destruction contrition introspection benediction amelioration she is either friend, or foe above all, she will always be free #Poem #Poetry #EastCoastKin #Storm #Nature

Sunlight through a leaf Reveals the heart of nature Interconnections #ImageAndVerse #Haiku #Poem #Poetry #EastCoastKin #Leaves #Sunlight #Interconnections #WebOfLife

When you walk in kindness others will turn towards you seeking the source of your light and energy, just as the Sunflower tracks the Sun, recognising its life-giving source #Poem #Poetry #Kindness #Sunflower #EastCoastKin

Will my last breath, be like my first a surprised gasp, upon entering a foreign domain, indignant protest from being expelled out of a known and safe haven If I could number each breath, first to last, recall memories attached to each would my lifespan be worthy of this gift - life #Poem #SeaScape

Summer Warning The air stills, as an uncertain moment, captures the radiant sun’s heat sends out an amber warning, summer in its intensity will burn all in its path this day - beware #Poem #Poetry #SummerHeat #Sunrise #EastCoastKin

'You know that woman just doesn't respect boundaries. Can't a fella eat in peace.' Oh, don't be such a Galah. Alan's (@alan678.bsky.social) #BirdOfTheDay theme is #FoodFinds any bird with food in it’s mouth and the alternative is #preening any bird preening. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

Who would speak of love know you the meaning For what is love, it cannot be caught, or forced, it has no form it is pined for, fought over, forsaken, bargained with, lost, never found, eternal life changing Ah love, ethereal as a floating cloud elusive as a shadow on a moonless night #Poem #Love

We are human first All else are only add ons Wounded, we bleed red #Poem #Poetry #Haiku #Tulip #Humanity #WeAreAllTheSameUnderneath #EastCoastKin

Did someone say the bird I have the most photos of? Hands down that's the Laughing Kookaburra. (Yeah, that's you Kooka.) @alan678.bsky.social 's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #speckles&spots birds with speckled or spotted plumage, or the one you have the #most photos of. #EastCoastKin #birds

We each traverse grief differently, and this is as it should be. I sometimes wonder what my late husband, and my parents who died only a little before him, would say how I'm writing this new chapter of the story of me. Perhaps you wonder the same about your departed loved ones. #Poem #Grief #Loss

Today, nothing like Yesterday, or tomorrow All things possible #ImageAndVerse #Haiku #Poetry #Stunday #EastCoastKin #Poem #Dawn #Sunrise

This is one of those 'fluke' photos. I'm just a point & click kind of girl. But somehow, once upon a time, I captured this. Under all that water I think is a Lewin's Honeyeater. This is for @alan678.bsky.social BOTD which is birds #caughtinmotion, the alternative is #BirdsofPrey #EastCoastKin

This one is for the artists, which is many of you. I do so appreciate so many of you artists on BlueSky. In so many ways, it's the artists who hold humanity together. Stay in tune to the mysteries of life, each & everyone of you. #Poetry #Mystery #EastCoastKin #Poem

I cannot pass you by like the many others it’s your honesty which captured me you exhibit no pretence what is available to the eye is who you are simple beauty, yet extraordinarily unique you colour our world add that ephemeral layer of wonder, unseen by most yet subconsciously felt by all #Poetry

The new year ahead Awaits you to write the script Make it a classic (It has been a real delight to have 'met' so many creative, supportive, kind, and wonderful folk here on this BlueSky community. You have no idea how you have helped me. ♥️❤️‍🩹) #Haiku #Poem #Poetry #EastCoastKin

Endings, beginnings, they are part of the circadian of life - days, years, relationships, nature’s seasons, life itself contain these basic, yet significant occurrences each unique to the individual - however, it is the in-betweens which infuse the true worth of these life anchor posts

'Hey fellas, come meet the folk of BOTD. They're harmless really. I know they're Northerners, but that's just the way it is.' Meet the Spangled Drongo everyone. @alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #branchingout birds on branches, the alternative is #waders wading birds #EastCoastKin

Birds of the air have no need for numbered days counted minutes, hours rather they follow the sun’s directions, nature’s cycles and within this timeless rhythm live unhindered, dance with the winds fly unburdened by expectations Time cannot be restrained tune into nature’s rhythm fly unencumbered

I miss the stars on those night I cannot see them. Somehow stars provide a reassurance that all can be well. May the stars wink at you wherever you are on this planet of ours. #Poem #Poetry #EastCoastKin #Stars

I do believe this is a Yellow-rumped Thornbill. Mind you the 'yellow rump' is not that evident in this photo. It was certainly being very serene when I spied it. Alan's @alan678.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay theme is #serenity a peaceful bird capture scene. Or, your #favourite bird capture of 2025.

The leaves, they do weep Sun and breeze whisper gently Nature will prevail #ImageAndVerse #Haiku #Poem #Nature #Leaves

For #SmallBirdSaturday let me introduce to a female Superb Fairy Wren. She is a rather elegant and sweet little thing. The males are mostly a bright, iridescent blue. But like most fellas, they are show-offs. Oops. 😉😁 @alan678.bsky.social #EastCoastKin #SmallBird

I'm out and about today wandering through my city with a friend, so I thought I would pull out one of my earlier pieces, one I had fun writing. I must get back to writing some more humorous pieces. #Poem #Alphabet #EastCoastKin #Humour

For #Scape Friday. This is a #Cityscape of the city I live in. Top left is one of our University campuses. Middle, is our Town Hall. On the right is now a 5 Star Motel. Tomorrow I'm having breakfast at the top, with a friend. Foreground is Civic Park & water from a fountain. #EastCoastKin

Imperceptible Twisting herself around self Survival instinct (Still experimenting with Haiku) #Haiku #Poem #Poetry #EastCoastKin #Tree #PaperbarkTree