time transforms
the ancient timber
into a celestial being
Garden Table
tucked between
the old tree and flower bed
wrought iron respite
Thee of Tree
all the ways
of being
residing together
Tiny Are All Beginnings
at the crest
of a moss mountain
a pine begins
Present
iris bow
sun shines
season’s first offering
Destination Found
the forest’s
magic carpet
rooted to the ground
Primary Colors
yellow bird
amid red buds
awaits blue sky
Telling Time
fence slat
sun dial
spring’s high noon
Stegosaurus
green dinosaur
rises from the ancient earth
defying extinction
Master Molecule
sharp shadow
etched into bare ground
tree’s template
Archway
bent tree arch
sacred passage
into transforming woods
The Usefulness Of Everything
bark, branch and leaf
pay their debt to the earth
with themselves
Service
home sweet home
the many duties
of the maple tree
Hold
raindrops hold
to the branch
like hope to a wish
Leaf and Twig
both separated
from the tree
yet still entwined
As It Is
weight of time
can be carried in every
form it comes in
You Again, Wise Friend
the look that speaks
an instruction
to be true
Storm
so many clouds, a driving rain
a storm was grown
upon the tree
Reprieve
drinking in
the blue blue sky
brief banishment of grey
With
the better shelter
from the storm
is found with others
Austerity
sharp edged
cold etches
light into dark
Berry Decor
the yard
was decorated
in berries bright and red
Happen By
colors sang
old songs of joy
for all who happened by
Apple’s Obligation
time is the harvester
of a crop that grew
to feed the earth
Road Signs
full stop
traffic jam
of autumn’s color
Leaf Skin
as the snake
sheds his skin
trees discard their leaves
Wild Ways
intrepid tree
grows in rock
eagle’s fishing spot
Water Temple
elements in worship
limbs raised in prayer
reflection of faith
Surface Diving
beneath
what is seen
symmetrical rings
Renewal
dappled light
the blossom’s scent
innocence returned