Pileated


Red cap matching cranberries
the stealth woodpecker
taps out his morse code.

Old Man Frost


leaves his whiskers behind
when he runs through the woods
chasing moonbeams and sunshine.

I said


slow down a little, enjoy the scenery.
The marsh is marvelous this time of year.
But he paddled furiously on
determined to miss every enjoyment in his path.

Recycling


The bog reclaims the brambles
to feed the fern and bulbs.

Pinwheel

When the right breeze blows
seeds will travel to their new homes.
A grand design determines time and place.

Direction


Walk the soft path
in the cool water.
It is purpose enough.

Astilbe


The red spire rises.
Nature’s Olympic flame of summer
will burn bright for the duration.

Outlines


Nature traced the line of every branch and limb.
She favors highlights in white.

Passing

In late fall fragile leaves delicately adorn the trees,
their transient nature intensifying their beauty.

Mosaic

Nature is an artist who works tirelessly at her abstracts of perfection.

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