Welcome to today's double header - a special post combining the LLB Gang's Nature Friday blog hop and YAM-aunty's Final Friday Feature.
The WFT and the Water Lilies
Pictured here, a terrier beside a loch,
A scene at once so tranquil and so not!
The lily dappled watery scene beguiles,
The WFT's brim full of wiry wiles.
What better time to plot some devilry,
Than when one's human's lost in reverie?
Reflecting on reflections, she neglects
To pay attention to her naughty pet...
Don't be deceived by such a pert wee rear,
Such pretty markings, cute and flappy ears.
He's thinking up some new and rascally moves
While she's distracted by the pure white blooms.
Will he escape into the trees to hide?
Perhaps locate a muddy ditch, and dive,
Emerging filthy and malodorous,
Then spy her angry face and wonder what's the fuss.
One scene, experienced in different ways,
A lesson for us all, for all our days.
How dull life would be, were it otherwise.
What joy to see things through another's eyes!
What joy, indeed. I love your poem and the loch is just superb. Clean water for Nobby, too!
ReplyDeletewell said ...reflecting on reflections that is like wandering backwards through da world of alice behind da mirrors :O)
ReplyDeleteYou have access to such beautiful outdoors Nobby - my F human is so very jealous of the scene seen and the ability to describe as you have done (did you have any help from Gail?)
ReplyDeleteMom is squealing at your beautiful waterlily! What a lovely scene and we love your story!
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteWell, Nobby, what can I say but that you have excelled yourself today?! Outstanding images accompanied by excellent word imagery producing a cohesive and fully entertaining FFF/NF post. Hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx (today commenting from a park up at Dedham Vale.)
We see those lily pads at certain water spots around here too. It is also true that if the human doesn't pay attention to us and we get bored, trouble will be found. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeletewild clapping! for the photos and the poem. So much beauty, so little time to see it all. You bring joy to Gail, and to all of us with your antics and MUD BATHS.. the poem is beautiful and tells of much joy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great poem and such beautiful pictures of Loch Kinord. We hope a bath wasn't warranted after your visit, Nobby.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Nobby your ode to Loch Kinord has me looking for the email for Poet Laurate nominations. WOW the photos are gorgeous, the lily pad beautiful BOL this cracked me up
ReplyDelete"Don't be deceived by such a pert wee rear,
Such pretty markings, cute and flappy ears."
You know how I adore your high flying WFT rudder
Hugs to you and Gail
Cecilia and Bryan
What a beautiful loch! I bet there were lots of frogs hiding under those lily pads. The poem was perfect, and we wondered if we'd see Nobby all covered in mud and weeds at the end.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are stunning.and the poem is lovely
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely photos and a very nice poem to accompany them. I think it describes you perfectly Nobby!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Amber xx.
We love the poem and the photos that inspired it, Nobby, your Gail is very talented and clever!
ReplyDeleteLovely nature shots and poem ~ Nobby is the best ~ sweet photos of you dear one ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
What a perfect post and a perfect spot Nobby. Thanks for sharing this lovely Lock. Lee and Phod
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