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
Relativity
in the velocity of observation
it is the small that gives
grandeur to the larger
See Sedum
shaboom
she blooms
succinct and succulent
Within
the light
from within
is beauty eternal
The Positives of Negative Space
beauty’s wisdom
form follows function
abstraction of nasturtiums
Work Attire
soft as down
the bumblebee’s coat
silken fur of black and yellow
Metal Made
steely eyed
vegan heron
roughage predator
Restoration
balm to sorrow
the earth smiles
sunshine and flowers
Brief Visit
spring wears white
in polkadot leaves and petal snow
until the wilting sun asks her to go
Grace
the world
leafs out and blossoms
answering all lingering
winter prayers
Ephemeral May
tiny pink bud
trumpets spring
in blue
Worthy Weed
disparage not the dandelion
who blooms in hope with wishes
Room To Grow
every leaf bud revels
in the space
reserved for their expansion