The Morning Porch

Dave Bonta July 1, 2015 2

The sun makes a brief appearance; a breeze picks up. The bluebottle fly moves to the lee side of the railing and rubs its forefeet together.

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Louise
10 years ago Permalink

I love these.
1. Dave Bonta
  10 years ago Permalink
  
  Thanks!

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