the long shadow
of a small leaf
such is the way
of kindness
Exaltation
up, up, up
magnolia
on the rise
Apple Majesty
with a crown
of ruby fruit
the queen presides
Tableau Vivant
forest tableau
a soft rendering
of November
Balance
on one leg or two
mallards balance
on a river log
Incarnation
the tree’s shadow
shingles’ memory
of a past life
Wishbone
Trees wish for rain and sun
a gentle wind, the song of birds
room to breathe and time to grow
Black in Blue
a crow waits
with the rest of us
for the dawning of green
Memories
while winter batters
the white old house
her curtains remember
summer’s breeze
The Boys
together
they navigate
winter’s slow ending
A Little Spot of Red
a grey fogged dawn
the lone pileated
seeks a kindred
Snow Queens
lacy queens patiently sit
for their still life portrait
by the pond
Remains
all that remains
is all that is needed
bare tree blue sky
reaching
up, up, up
this is worship
Dinosaur Birch
resting in the woods
massive muscular legs
roots her to the earth
Twig with Lichen
magnificence
masquerading as
the mundane
Raven
physical form confined
mystical powers unfettered
Undressed
a naked tree stands
in autumn’s boudoir
of pink and grey
Presents of Being Present
autumn’s air is crisp and chill
dalias on the windowsill
Morning’s Moon
the night’s light
escorts me to
a pink dawn
Seeker
Blue heron inhabits
this world and the other.
Profile
brown eyed susans
strike a pose
Wabi Sabi
stone planter
white flower
passing afternoon
Stately
The hollyhock
regally presides
over August.
Pink Foam
Blooms reach for the clouds
like waves clinging to the shore.
Next Year
The tractor rests
beside next years berry crop
hoping for a bumper.
Bronze Maiden
The meadow blooms
in honor of her eternal youth.
Fey Faire Queen
In she flies
on petal wings
carried by magic
offering hope.
Blessings
Stone Buddha
permanent practice
of impermanence
Corsage
Invited by the sun to the spring fling
the earth wears a blushing peony.