Mirror Mirror

Mirror MirrorAmidst the ever changing tides of a Pacific shoal, where the ocean breathed its rhythmic incantations, stood the Great Blue Herona solitary sentinel against the canvas of water and sky. The scene, touched by the soft hues of early dawn, was one of serene anticipation, a perfect interplay of gentle hues and tidal whispers. Upon this tranquil stage, the water was a mirror, providing a chiaroscuro effect with its flickering ribbons of light and shadow.

an old leaning fence post stood sentinel in a field kissed by the crisp winds of autumn

to the light being caught by the petals of a flower

In this serene setting

Gentle hues of colour kiss—

the male Wood Duck sprang forward in a burst of pent-up energy

the harrier shifted his stance on the post

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As the moon began to retreat and the sun's brilliance returned

the Short-eared Owl adjusted its flight path

Hawk perched in amber dawn light—

and for a brief time

It had taken this perch for decades