In the thickest part of the thicket
where the footing was most precarious
a branch held my weight and restored my balance.
Chivalry lives in the woods.
Curls
Golden girl of the forest
the birch wears its bark
in a cascade of curls.
Entwined
Two trunks separated only by
a whisper of wind
a ray of light.
Mighty Foot
The old tree stands
like an elephant
remembering all.
Time
As the oak leaf rests on granite
millenniums cradle this season.
Winter Bloom
The cold bears gifts
the fleeting bloom
of an ice orchid.
Embrace
fingers of moss
entwine the old tree
a lover’s goodbye embrace.
Homemaking
seeds take
feathered flight
for monarchs’ sake.
Perseverance
Although it has been ages
since the corral gate has kept anything in or out
it still refuses to let go.
Bunting Season
Even as decay begins to steal away their color
orange leaves wave brightly
celebrating fall until the very end.
Pileated
Red cap matching cranberries
the stealth woodpecker
taps out his morse code.
Rock Blossom
Granite grows a rose
with lichen petals and lichen leaves.
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.
Slumber
Seeds rest in husk beds
dreaming
of their spring morning.
Visual Feast
My eyes devour
tart cranberries in blueberry blue sky.
Nature’s banquet always satiates my hunger for beauty.
Beguiled
In the moonlight
the shadow of summer’s ghost
passes by the pumpkin.
Fringe
This tree wears its bark
like a flapper’s dress.
Wisdom
The gnarled tree
holds the history and tells the story
of the woods.
Listen closely.
Thirst
The birdbath
calls out
for rain
Nap Time
Late afternoon
the youngest ones
slumber on soft grass
Blackberry Lily
seed masquerades as fruit
seducing birds
a wily plant’s propagation plan.
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.
Coral
Geranium makes the garden’s coral
a blossom so shimmery, fresh and delicate
it might have come from the ocean floor.
Posey
A tiny bouquet of piercing red
surrounded by heart shaped leaves
offered to you by August.
Morning Glory
The blue trumpet of summer
announces another August day.
Mysteriousness
What wonders are encased
in the spiny pod with the crown of thorns?
Blue
color to swim in
color to fly in
thank you delphinium
Presence
Show your true colors
bloom boldly
claim and exclaim yourself.
Georgia’s Touch
Unlikely colors blend and into me seeps
a joy of beauty that abolishes all greyness of spirit.
Communion
A blossom speaks my prayer for me.
May I share my best
and leave a legacy of loveliness.