This garden celebrates
black eyed susan as the queen of summer flowers
by giving her a crown.
Impermanence
The sky is my teacher
offering lessons in
fleeting, ephemeral, perfection.
Abundance
Nature knows no limits in the beauty she bestows.
Be a steward of splendor cherish don’t trample.
Heaven
On certain summer days
it is clear
heaven is here with us.
Sisters
They feed in the field of their ancestors
and rest in a humble structure
that is everything it needs to be –
home
Silo
In between the green mountains
the silo holds grain
and most importantly hope.
Sunshine Girls
Heads held high
they search the meadow for true love.
William Sweet William where can you be?
Recycling
The bog reclaims the brambles
to feed the fern and bulbs.
Open Door
The pond frogs serenade the cows
with an early evening lullaby
when the barn doors are open.
Horizons
Standing in the quiet of the field
in the gentle morning light
the mountain range rests in soft clouds
all is as it should be.
July Morn
Threatening skies
don’t intimidate
wild grass
Expectation
On the road to Oz
the Emerald City is within view
but somehow just out of reach.
Sanctuary
A civilized walk
in a wild place.
Summer Snow
Water lilies adorn the pond
Summer’s snowflakes
Direction
Walk the soft path
in the cool water.
It is purpose enough.
Meadow
The colors of summer
call out from the meadow
come play with us today.
Route
At the onset the way seems straight forward
but just out of sight are the dips, rises, swerves and curves
that transform a trip into a journey.
Field of Dreams
Dreams take shape slowly
emerging from soft surroundings
an impression forms, staking claim on hope.
Hillside
The slope demands effort
while promising a summit view.
In Place
An open stretch of sky, grass as soft as velvet
the wandering Connecticut River within reach;
all is well, God is near.
Change
The thunderhead rolls in
soon to darken the blue sky with rain
and throw lightening bolts like Zeus.
Field of Astor
Lavender and yellow delights
gather in the meadow
Woodstock for wildflowers.
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.
Calm
Midday by the river just the barest of breezes blows
and the only sound is of bees and dragonflies at work.
Watchfulness
From the sanctuary of the woods animals watch
the metal bridge that carries man and his many parcels and purpose
to the other side and back again.
Biggest Star
Brightest orb shining the way
through spring and into summer days,
lighting the route through woods and dark days.
Country Nine Patch
The land is quilted with care
by leathered hands guiding the blades of the big red tractor.
An old wood fence ties this patch to the next.
Overlooking
The water glitters and shouts as it rushes on
carrying memories of perfection from the freshness of youth.
Age tempers today’s perfection with the acceptance of impermanence
making the glitter more brilliant and the shouting more joyful.
Big Rock
Sit on the big rock
in the sunshine by the river.
Let the water wash your worries away.
Let the birds sing the song in your heart.
Magic in the Mist
Beneath the shroud of early morning mist
all creatures and growing things pause
and give thanks for the coming day.