the skillful birch
holds opposites together
Woodland Haiku
The woodpecker leaves
his poetry on birch bark.
Unwrapped
The birch unwraps herself
revealing her alabaster skin
to the May sun.
Dress Up
The birch dresses up
in a necklace of violets
to honor the full flower moon.
April Ice
A storm slides in
and glazes spring
freezing her in motion.
Between
Between the seasons
a quiet pause
as the earth sighs.
Reprise
Snow laden pine
bows to the birch
winter takes a curtain call.
Meditation of the Trees
The birch waves her prayer flags
each flutter a devotion
to the divine.
Winter Clings
to the sides of things
until April dissolves her hold.
Vision
The birch’s
omniscient eye
watches all.
Wardrobe
Dressed in shadows and light
effortlessly trees wear
every moment of every season.
Birch Ballet in Blue Sky
Graceful limbs sway
exquisitely expressing
the symphony of the wind.
Birch Bird Box
with a snow cap hat
waits out winter wishing
for a feathered nest.
Curls
Golden girl of the forest
the birch wears its bark
in a cascade of curls.
Ocean Grass
the meadow waves
lap at the birch shore line
Deer Place
Bare birch
rise like antlers
on the mountain head.
Goddess Trees
The trinity of birch
renewal, determination, protection
comprise a sacred ladder to the heavens.
Fourth Leaf
From the decay of the birch
emerges clover and moss;
an unexpected enchantment.
Discovery
On an ordinary day a walk reveals
the enchanted place
where the golden birch resides
totem for fairies and unicorns.
Haute Couture
This birch wears it’s bark like a Dior dress,
sublime are it’s structure and details.
Stand of Birch
Their feet close together
the birch stand shoulder to shoulder
weathering all seasons.
Birch Bark
What shall we do together dear useful friend
write a letter, build a canoe, kindle a fire
or listen to the wind in your leaves?
