Shallow Roots
February 27, 2020
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Shallow roots stretch through soil.
Rocks and boulders block penetration.
Treetops reach toward sky.
Tropical birds dance in canopy.
Forest floor covered by history
supplying ferns with tropical mulch.
Tree debris brings flora renewal.
Breathtaking scenery comforts our souls.
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Silver Sky
February 27, 2020
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Silver sky silhouettes tree leaves.
Dusk turns to black night.
Cricket’s drone punctuated by frogs,
croaking robustly, exchanging evening calls.
Margaritas are prepared for celebration.
Rancho Cielo, cloud-blanketed paradise.
Larry Lof regales with history.
Pioneer spirit sinks Mexican roots.
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Speaking Softly
February 27, 2020
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Lush cloud forest speaks softly.
Thick canopy offers up abundance.
Bird languages speak in tongues.
Diversity of trees and plants
provide home for magnificent critters.
Cielo’s spirit speaks historic volumes
of magic place experienced by
ancients and moderns in clouds.
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Ancients Have Walked Here
February 27, 2020
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Pre-Columbians walked on this ground.
Trees and plants found here
create diversity distinct to Cielo.
Convergence of tropical and temperate,
unique to this Relic forest.
Rancho del Cielo, only two
miles wide, six miles long,
bathed by moisture filled clouds.
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Do You Sense The Presence?
February 27, 2020
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Ghosts of ancient cultures past.
Coo of white tipped dove
punctuated by raucous green jays.
Birds dart through forest canopy
while insects race for cover.
Moist clouds caress Relic forest.
A blue millipede proceeds slowly.
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