<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:50:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@amberlovesmarc/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Buzz]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an interesting charisma about this tree This time of year blossoms color and fragrance An adornment upon rough, gnarled bark Bees and hummingbirds dance about... sometimes alone and often to gather]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@amberlovesmarc/a-buzz</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@amberlovesmarc/a-buzz</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 18:28:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgEVjtTDE7aCiTJHD9xTnE7JWyu1ox2Nd2ZyuVKpPCEiqYmoswk4oSd8sK5qapGhwPhDwJdhNJNncva?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[void]]></title><description><![CDATA[void]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/treetuesday/@amberlovesmarc/treetuesday-a-buzz</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/treetuesday/@amberlovesmarc/treetuesday-a-buzz</guid><category><![CDATA[treetuesday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 18:21:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[You'll Only Get This If You're "Old School"]]></title><description><![CDATA[This needs some auto-play audio for full effect. Maybe I will add that when I'm more fluent in Robinese. The language of the birds is tricky sometimes! :) "Oh, Hello... I didn't see you there!"]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@amberlovesmarc/you-ll-only-get-this-if-you-re-old-school</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@amberlovesmarc/you-ll-only-get-this-if-you-re-old-school</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 14:18:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVfzAguJthHARHmDnRKm6k55Tz452rcniNRjPLbZeQCyCFZvdQAmW3FhLCyhdoy4CeFJ4pakaF6jM7oc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trouvailles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entrance, a portal of spring Deep in the light, unhidden Luxuries sprang from out of the green And remedies rose, unbidden]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@amberlovesmarc/trouvailles</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@amberlovesmarc/trouvailles</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 17:19:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeLYmnrvcpEeiJKAcmsbbZMLxRafk6tcJNER4eFUpvkD2mKDFy7WYWHPjrWPs5GLthNyKwLzJkXavYe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[An April Day]]></title><description><![CDATA["The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day." Robert Frost]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@amberlovesmarc/an-april-day</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@amberlovesmarc/an-april-day</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:14:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgF6JV4WR7kUWx3LpAvbxzu2KYrawYUuraXUzYP3kFsdS9UdvrsFts9skMw6HexbaHwyi3RRZKicjK4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Finch Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is an honor to have a House Finch family living nearby. We have enjoyed watching them build a nest by the front door, make themselves at home, and raise a little family of baby finches. Daddy: Mommy:]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@amberlovesmarc/house-finch-family</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@amberlovesmarc/house-finch-family</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:49:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVdjKHrN8ombME8Pvkd1tr5ovXrKDXzzZTj9ayyhYegE2JC3Te3qSt2q1ckmui6R7HyyzHafEMsXJgLv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a Joy to Help a Dream Come True]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was such a wonderful thing to see! Our 8 year old daughter, who has loved horses since she was a baby, finally got a chance to spend time up close and at length. 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Prodding]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/wondering-about</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/wondering-about</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:19:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVfzmF3XMjin6bxPdMDd4qPQ4emRxKVAAedcWsngKXKzJWZufNyfcxqh4QDys8rygP9872ESjmUyJukr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keepin' It Real In the Backyard Utopia]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the backyard utopia Peace did abound And minding one's business was the trend Yet, even so, there's always some one... Such "disorder" might offend. Don't worry, honeybunny, pay no mind Be]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/keepin-it-real-in-the-backyard-utopia</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/keepin-it-real-in-the-backyard-utopia</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:33:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVfzE8Xf8xLGzcGWPhu6u9aPd2aivDsRNkgWz9khtmn5F86nZS2JYSit3Mf6AMgKKqDStSeHScC3DSWJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Woke Up Craving A Cold One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring was welcomed by wintery weather Submerged in slush and watery white The morning sun was shy in shining Retreating, I watched from the window in warmth By afternoon the ice broke free And signs of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/spring-woke-up-craving-a-cold-one</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/spring-woke-up-craving-a-cold-one</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:19:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVdyWM7bUofagybNPQdsV4GjVAKb4AEobP7pQVV6KZYyHuYFRJUZW2zFVGikhnXuwrqpYmmMffmNVbpi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirrors of Allusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a moment Upon reflection Is it an allusion That which above Being below Is here presented? How is it mirrored What can we see? Such eyes reflecting In silvery shine Are they yours, perhaps And mine?]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/mirrors-of-allusion</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/mirrors-of-allusion</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:59:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeZdUmNnczpHavEHKUPesarDbibtPtzA7H1zrDm61VN8ZLV3dXW7exwKFCJC6m4E1qTBe5UBx9gdenJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still Standing Here Running Free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up at five two Too-mass movement Drawing lashes to embrace Close the blinds Hone- in-sight Listening list less Can one be Impartial? Whole dawn There's more To see, these I's Atone to themselves Harmonize]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/still-standing-here-running-free</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/still-standing-here-running-free</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:18:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZtATGitoorN7s8VmKbuBk68y7UZSKMHUzQekjn4m36ueUAzArSZZravtCuuQeciBcEcUS6z1wL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the Midst]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the midst of a March The cadence continues And off at a distance A ray sing sun shine Tentatively, now Cold petals are opened Or closed overnight Finding shelter From blows Where water, still frozen]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/in-the-midst</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@amberlovesmarc/in-the-midst</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[amberlovesmarc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:43:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgEc5mnzPRggJwwK9gTZe4K3aCyhR4k236UPGWHLCbMkfwaAcTJYEdSz6516XYiCVYare2Zy5or1FoL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>