Creative Endeavors · Creative writing · Inspired by Nature

“Adjusting to a New World”–a slice of desert life

"Adjusting to a New World" -- Susan Maddy J. May 8, 2023 (sitting in my side yard, early morning, AZ) Surrounded by a chorus of birds, each singing their own song, I can hear and see young ones testing their wings. They are still peep-peep-peep'ing for momma or poppa while wobbling on branches and pecking… Continue reading “Adjusting to a New World”–a slice of desert life

Creative Endeavors · Creative writing · Inspired by Nature

“Far Away From Home”–a short writing while camping

"Far Away From Home" -- Susan Maddy J. May 2, 2023 (camping in the desert) Waking at daybreak to a rising symphony of bird song, I rub sleep from my eyes, but the desert day is well on its way. Saguaros surround me, long in their years, Their hollowed organ-pipe arms reaching to the heavens--… Continue reading “Far Away From Home”–a short writing while camping