pretty is
as pretty does
believes the flowering leaf
Commencement
inspired by the field
hardwoods commence their leafing
as the landscape sighs in green
Unruly
the rock wore
twirls of curly moss
upon it’s hard headed crown
Alternate Days
taking turns with sunshine
grey skies and rain drops
encourage the greening landscape
En Plien Air
budding leaves
in the merry breeze
red branch paints the air
Sustenance
liquid leaves
and greens
spring’s soup
Coup
every bloom
a triumph
of joy
Red Eft’s Rite of Passage
orange his only protection
so many small steps in the long journey
from adolescence to adulthood
Spot Light
found by the light
or light from within
a beacon
Scattered
positions
like conditions
remain ever changing
Abstraction of March
a flux of
halted movement
the design of fleeting time
Steps to Change
in the woods
the corner waited
to be turned
Stirring
the water swam
as shadows danced
the past nourishing the present
Cenotaph
every season
leaves an inscription
in lichen lettering
Eventually
what separates us
will shatter or melt
if we stay with love
Sanctuary
snow in sun
basking leaves
dwell in the sanctuary of now
Rain of Gold
thrown from a rainbow
the pot of gold
drenches the old oak tree
Still Life
without snow
the forest does not sleep
life continues to grow
Outsiders
leaves wander
outside the fence
of their beloved mountain
Peacefully
everything found
its perfect place
to be
Finery
the woods
dress in their finery
fall’s tapestry of leaves
Declaration
every edge
announced itself
declaring place in space
Stored Magic
spectacularly
stored magic
in leaves and bark
Home Made
humble abode
heartfelt mansion
love feathered nest
Generosity
before she falls
peony finishes the season
by blooming her leaves
Worship
hymns on the wind
stained glass leaves
cathedral of trees
Glory
each moment
an exaltation
saturated in joy
Unfolding
news beauty unfolds
as time and growth
reveals and renews
Trilogy
three
installments of
the pumpkin’s tale
Veil
spider spins
a spiritual veil
between heaven and earth