In the heart of autumn
the mighty oak, humble and true,
presents the rich variety of shades of brown.
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.
Encounter
Coming upon the cairn in the woods
I knew we were still traveling together.
I added one stone for the two of us
and saw the face of a wise, knowing owl.
Parting Days
there is still enough warmth in the sun
to want to rock on the porch a bit
Slumber
Seeds rest in husk beds
dreaming
of their spring morning.
Shadow Lands
light and dark
waltz across
the hilltops
Repossession
The woods reclaim the old barn
returning her lumber to the earth.
Possibilities
The still green meadow
holds out the possibility
of an Indian Summer.
Quilted Sky
Tucked under a blanket of clouds
the river valley rests.
Deer Place
Bare birch
rise like antlers
on the mountain head.
Entirety
rain drops into the pond
ripples merge
into the whole.
Vantage Point
In a world of green
take a green seat
and wait for the V’s of geese
to pull autumn into view.
Nap Time
Late afternoon
the youngest ones
slumber on soft grass
Magic Carpet
There is still time.
Come sit on the soft lush green.
Let the world embrace you.
Each blade of grass grows just for you.
Three Teepees
The beans have finished their teepee climb
now even the hammock sleeps
summer retreats
Ruffles
One of the first appearances of autumn’s finery
is the ruffled fungi in pumpkin and cream.
Gifts
Nature presents her complexities to the observant eye
and her mysteries to the open heart.
Change
Corn tassels have browned
mist ushers in the morning
plants and weather are our time keepers.
Fourth Leaf
From the decay of the birch
emerges clover and moss;
an unexpected enchantment.
Mysteriousness
What wonders are encased
in the spiny pod with the crown of thorns?
Sunflower
The lighthouse of flowers
shinning the way to happy days
for lost or weary souls.