Category Archives: nature

June 23, 2026

Sevenling: I have survived

This beauty has decided that this is her spot to hang out in the mornings and then later in the afternoon. It’s become a common practice. Traci says she is waiting for me to come outside. She listens intently when I greet her. What do you think I should name her? I think our relationship has progressed to the naming level. 🥰 and this, in case you’re wondering, is today’s glimmer!

Much love, peace, and glimmers to you! ~kat

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And, of course, a poem. A Sevenling to be precise. I took the latest WP cue to look back at previous posts and happened upon the Sevenling. I believe I spent an entire month on this form. Not sure why I stopped. I kind of love this form.

As a refresher:

The elements of the Sevenling are:

1. a heptastich, a poem in 7 lines made up of 2 tercets followed by a single line. metered at the discretion of the poet.

2. unrhymed.

3. composed with 3 complimentary images in the first tercet and 3 parallel images in the second tercet. The end line is a juxtaposed summary of the 2 parallels, a sort of “punchline”.

4. the poem should be titled “Sevenling: (first few words of poem).

I had to chuckle at myself a bit. I took step number 4 literally back then. But I do t think the parentheses are needed in the title. Going forward I will be dropping these! 😄

Anyhow, here’s my take. I might stay here a while…as I mentioned, I am very fond of this form!

Sevenling: I have survived

I have survived
generational insanity,
abusive spouses, broken relationships 

I have survived
wars, pandemics, civil unrest,
the age of Aquarius 

survival is not to the fittest, but to the optimists, stubbornly hopeful

~kat

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June 22, 2026

reflecting on the solstice

By Kat Myrman

A rare sighting in the bird garden. Squirrels rarely share the feeding bowl with chipmunks. Peace is possible my friends! 🥰

Much love, peace, and glimmers to you!

~kat

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June 15, 2026

boundless

By Kat Myrman

Write your guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships.

boundless

before you even ask
I will offer myself
in service to you…
prompted,
i have no choice 
but to tell you, I’m here 
if you need me, or
even if you don’t, though
secretly I hope you do
because
I need to be needed
which is why
boundaries to me are like
chalk lines on pavement
on rainy day or
ice cubes in warm water 
I am severely distracted 
by need…
advice you ask? Well,
I’m no expert but
I have heard it’s a simple 
two letter word 
no…
unfortunately 
I can’t bear the thought
of uttering it, but
if you give it a go
please let me know
how it went

~kat

I have a few little glimmers for you…the first is one of my squirrel friends noshing on nuts, perfectly framed by a pair of moon flowers plants. Forgive the graininess of the photo. I was across the yard when I spotted him. Of course I had to take a photo!

And the second glimmer…the first cuttings from my little raised herb garden. There is a certain satisfaction that comes from growing something green!

Much love, peace, and glimmers to you!

~kat 🌿✨✨✨💚💚💚✨✨✨🌿

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June 14, 2026

slave to a murder

By Kat Myrman

How could anyone expect to sleep in past 6 AM on a cool Sunday morning, with REM interrupted by this?! But I shouldn’t complain. I created this monstrous routine…🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛ I do love a good murder. 😉

slave to a murder 

‘twas not dawn’s first light
that roused me from deep slumber 
but loud cackling caws
from a dark murderous brood
their peanut alms depleted 

~kat

When one contributes to the food chain, the occasional predator is certain to show up. (Another reason I love my murder of crows…they keep these guys at bay around my bird garden, which is also frequented by squirrels and chipmunks! As much as I hate the idea that I might be providing a buffet for these apex raptors, (again, thank you to my crows for keeping them at bay) I do have to pause to admire the incredible beauty of these juvenile Cooper’s hawks. Did you know that a group of 3 or more hawks is called a “kettle”? We had a full kettle boiling over in our yard the day I captured these photos…at least 4 by my count. An odd glimmer perhaps, but I think they are magnificent in their own right. Part of the amazing cycle of life. (I just never leave Gabby dog to run free in the yard these days!) 😳

Much love, peace, and glimmers to you…stay safe. Always look both ways, up and down when crossing nature! 😄

~kat

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June 13, 2026

Kindness

By Kat Myrman

What are you passionate about?

Kindness
Is
Not
Defeat.
Never
Escalate…
Smile
Softheartedly
 
~kat

My simple acrostic poem in answer to today’s daily WP prompt…my answer…kindness. I am dipping my toe back into the inkwell. I know it’s been a while. Suffice to say that planning and pulling off a surprise milestone party that you needed to know about because your lovely partner who planned the whole thing is wheelchair bound and generally unable to pull the final prep off without assistance, is exhausting! I said it a decade or so ago…getting old is not for sissies! I had NO clue back then…add to that the added stress of keeping the ruse and acting surprised…and the biggest part…the reality…the gravity of realizing that people my age are dropping like flies and the fact that I’m still here must mean something. Well I’ve spent long enough staring at my naval and I plan to get back on the saddle…though it takes a few tries and a stepladder these days. The muse has graciously let me recharge, and soak in every glimmer and wonder. I’ve saved them to share with you all. I do hope you’re doing well. It’s hard not to freak out at the state of the world ala a rapidly imploding trump. But there is encouragement to be found as the sleepy lemmings begin waking up from their stupor.

Be kind to yourself and to others my friends, and most importantly look for the daily glimmers to sustain you!

Much love, peace, and glimmers to you. Here’s mine for today. I have started noticing sunrises these days…new beginnings seems to be the theme. 🥰

~kat

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