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Harmonoia

My arms reach toward the sky Like branches of a majestic tree Blessings counted on each green leaf Kindness and compassion ooze like oxygen Gratitude sits at the forefront Harmonoia plays in the background As seasons will inevitably change Vibrant greens destined to turn brown Good fortunes doomed to wither and die Only strong roots remainContinue reading “Harmonoia”

Cypress Tale

As a seed, I was shot out the back end of a blue jay when, heedless, she flew over the meadow. Spiraling downward as I should, I landed in the tall grass, among sun-loving wildflowers. I was not welcomed there. The unrelenting sun beat upon my shell until the evening forced it west. Ravenous nightContinue reading “Cypress Tale”

Sheltered

Sheltered from the sun within the large tree hollow mushrooms congregate Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Sheltered by Eugi Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 50

Framed

Prompted by Amy’s Lens-Artists Challenge # 262: Framing Your Photos

Me In The Tree

I lost my mother to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma over a year ago. Her dear friends planted a Red Maple in her memory at a neighborhood park, where my mother enjoyed walking and bird watching. I had the pleasure of visiting the maple this week, just as the leaves are starting to turn. It reminded me ofContinue reading “Me In The Tree”

Me In The Tree

My feet are planted firmly on the ground, As my toes drive deep into the damp earth; A sturdy foundation for my erect torso. Standing tall, my arms spread wide; My fingers stretch toward the sky sprouting leaves. My eyes stare as two woodpecker holes. I wait and I watch. For hundreds of years, IContinue reading “Me In The Tree”