the falling snow
like tinsel
on the evergreen
Winter’s First Appearance
Bird With Leaf Buds
before the leaves
the buds
before the nest
the plan
Maple Blush
the landscape wears
a rosy glow
arousing all of spring
Needles and Thread
evergreen thread
stitching together
each season to the next
Encouragement
last year’s pinecone
inspires this year’s seedling.
Chieftan Trees
The sweetest of woods
pine’s scent releases burdens from heads and hearts
and so they are known as the Keepers of Peace.