The Lost Owl

Dr Abe V Rotor

Philippine Owl, circa 1969

It fell from its roost, and that was a long time ago,

and I was then young and eager about the world -

What would I care about an owl suddenly appearing

in broad daylight, and I driving a top-down Ford?

It gave a kind of queer smile, its eyes half-close,

hunched and still, but I'm not the birdman Audubon -

What would I care about this descendant of dinosaurs,

to tell me its lineage, and I, a link to a larger bond?

No. I had pressing task to finish, I had to drive fast;

Wait, my partner said, and took a photo of the fellow;

and down the lane and up we went. Years passed.

I dreamt of a bird on a lonely road, cold as snow.~

Tranquility

Dr Abe V Rotor


                                                     Mayon Volcano, Albay.   

Tranquility reigns on her face,
      rage in her breast,
If beauty exudes best
      from a spring of force,
I do not wonder at the shyness
      of a crest,
And the power of a single rose.

Wouldn’t a temper make up
     for its want?
That white is whiter
     beside an ugly stain?
Beauty, oh beauty, I am thy 
     willing servant,
With mine eyes, thoughts,
     fears, sans sane. ~

Nylon Butterflies

Dr Abe V Rotor

Nylon butterflies, decor of a resort in Pansol, Laguna 

Paper roses, nylon butterflies,

glass bottom gems,

plastic beads, wax figurines,,

lovers and friends.

Nylon butterflies, decor of a resort in Pansol Laguna 

Paper roses, nylon butterflies,

glass bottom gems,

plastic beads, wax figurines,

lovers and friends.

Color of Hydrangea flower indicates acidity or alkalinity of soil

Dr Abe V Rotor 

Hydrangea macrophylla.  The color of the flower indicates the relative acidity of the soil. An acidic soil (pH below 6) produces flower color closer to blue (top photo), whereas an alkaline soil (pH above 6) will produce flowers more pink (middle photo). This is caused by a color change of the flower pigment in the presence of  aluminum ions accumulated in the plants. Lowermost photo indicates slightly alkaline soil, and possibly of another cultivar.  

A Shade of Venice

 Flooded streets in Manila caused by intensified monsoon, 2012 

                                         (Photo Credit: Mariam San Andres)

Venice - classical, ugly, beautiful,

 romantic, home of poet, fool. 

Splash Painting

Splash Painting

Dr Abe V Rotor

Splash Painting

Who needs brush and canvas?

Only colors, if you must.

On the floor, just splash, splash,

to create stained glass!