lone birch
shone the way
through dark woods
Maple on Birch
at meadow’s edge
maple turns
summer’s page
Stand Out
spotlight of sun
backdrop of woodland shade
flowering stalk takes a star turn
Serrated Shade
saw toothed
shadow
carving granite
Flowering Light
perfectly composed
by the side of the road
sunshine and shade
Garden Table
tucked between
the old tree and flower bed
wrought iron respite
Defiance
blazing colors
defy the drought
and celebrate the heat
Retreat
cool earth dust baths
in the shelter of shade
chickens get-a-way
Wild Fire
deep in the shade
wild columbine’s
embers burn
Divinity Blooms
of one nature
is trillium’s trinity
her triptych in the woods
Hedonist
a decadence
of earthly pleasures
oh the primrose path
Allowance
I am seen
by the knowing yellow eye
and allowed audience
Encountered
emerald green
seldom seen
frog king
Up
lift off
is the miracle
grace is the flight
Sunflowers
beaming in the hot sun
best beheld from the cool
depths of woodland shade
For Equilibrium
sit a bit
in the shelter of the shade
and watch the day wander by
The Look
breath held
drawing strength from stillness
mother eyes the giant intruder
Raconteur
the story
twice told
self and shadow
Caught
under the stairs
a spot of sunlight
caught in the spider’s web
Climbing Tree
welcoming arms
reach down
inviting us up
Respite
noon time shade
and the company of flowers
completes my peace
Orchard
in the shelter of others
buds blossom and fruit
Ghosts
fog turns
the oaks to ghosts
but dimmed memories of shade
Golden Delicious
Grandmother apple tree
comforts the afternoon
with shade.
Shade
Take haven
on the hot days
under a green canopy.
Morning Tree
First light pierces through
the nocturnal shade
and reveals one more summer’s day.
Belonging
oh to be a bud in the cluster
a part of a tribe
together in the center of life’s circle.
Half and Half
Two trees at the entrance to the woods
mark the dividing line between sun and shade.