Friday, September 19, 2014

September in Texas

It’s September in Texas and still quite hot
The National Wildlife Refuge is a great spot
To watch for birds who begin to fly in
From northern places as fall begins.
They ride the northern winds to migrate  
To Texas, being a much warmer state.
We’ll pack a lunch and take a hike
So bring your camera and maybe a kite.

It’s September in Texas and soon we will be
At the State Fair of Texas, you, Big Tex and me.
Then find a nice steak house with southwestern décor;
Where sawdust or peanut shells cover the floor.
Overcast days are nonetheless warm
But the chilly night breeze ushers in a storm.
Hurricane season has just begun,
But we won’t let that spoil our fun.


By Lisa P. Kirkpatrick

Thursday, September 18, 2014

The Morning Sky

The sky was so big and beautiful this morning at sunrise.