Friday, August 13, 2010

Friday Haiku...

evidence of life
remnants of growth left behind
grace my patio
D 2010

I had seen the Black Racer scurrying off the patio once as I slid open the door.  A few days after that, I found this snake skin in a basket type plant stand filled with epiphytes. I left it there for the birds to use as nest material, if they so chose.

For more Friday haiku...
haiku my heart

11 comments:

  1. We see a black snake quite often in Florida! It always shocks me...but I know they are good! Enjoy your weekend! ♥ The pics of flowers you took are pretty, too! ♥

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  2. Wow! Now that's something you don't find every day. Wildlife and nature are quite amazing. Have a great weekend. :) Tammy

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  3. Wonderful gift from that guy - and terrific haiku! Personally, I love snake skin!

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  4. Lovely Haiku, Dianne. I like your blog very much. I love the calico kitty!
    Noelle

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  5. great haiku! I love the wild life here in Florida!!

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  6. ack ... thank you for showing us the beauty of nature in words and photos Dianne ... even if it does slither :)... that skin is beautiful
    oxo

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  7. I love your photo and haiku. Black snakes (and ring snakes) are the only kind of snakes that don't scare me. I think I started not being afraid of them when I read Madeleine L'Engles' "Time Quintet," in which a black snake named Louise the Larger plays an important role as teacher to the main characters.

    Love your blog design. And thanks for stopping by mine! It's nice to meet a fellow Floridian here in blog world.

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  8. What an interesting nesting material -- I would not have left it there, but am glad you did. Keep us posted on how long it's there before someone goes shopping for building materials.

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  9. you are very kind to both the snake and the birds - and I guess the plant as well. perfect harmony :)

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  10. LINDO BLOG !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Kiss

    JACQUE / BRASIL

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  11. What a find, a gift, you lucky girl! Thanks

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