Rusty dragonfly

A Poem by Jon Roggie

If you pay attention,
Nature blends.

I can be situation oriented.

Case in point.
My cooking area.

Try to understand.

Sure,
usually a simple bbq,
which might take around five hours,
but I get creative.

Sometimes,
I might fry a turkey.
This requires a pot of boiling oil.

Yes,
I am prepared if anyone attempts to set siege.

Anyway,
I will try to get to the point.

Knowing the dogs' curiosity,
I felt it would be advisable to enclose the area.
Nothing fancy,
but the dogs do not appreciate it.

Simple materials used.
Aging in the weather.
Some gaining a touch of rust.

Yes.
I am finally getting to the point.

Two years ago,
a dragonfly settled.
Color matching the rusting metal.

Next year,
I see the same.
Obviously a new generation.

A few days ago another returns.

Same tint,
and while skittish,
settling on the matching posts.

Welcome home little ones.

© 2018 Jon Roggie

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Chris Shaw

I enjoyed this. I saw the humour again with the boiling oil. Your observation pays off. It's rewarding to notice these little things in our natural environment. Frogs return each year to mate in our pathetic little pond. I often wonder why they don't find a decent one, but they like ours. Yes welcome home is appropriate.

Chris

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6 Years Ago

You only find those things out by sharp observation. Many people go around with their eyes closed.

6 Years Ago

I have stood in the rain, taking pictures of hummingbirds.

6 Years Ago

They are beautiful too. never seen one in real life, only pictures.

Coyote Poetry

Wonderful use of words and thoughts. You took me with your to thoughts and special places. I enjoyed the flow of thoughts leading to the good ending. Thank you Jon for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote