Cause and Effect
Look closer
at the small miracles
and see the gift
of new life
that rises
eagerly
from the decay
of what has fallen
and is left behind
take time
to breathe
and watch these miracles
unfold
and discover
where true magic
lives
Tension and Discord
The frustration
eats away at the insides
like liver spots
and gangrene
on the flesh
it fills the heart
with anger that
simmers hot
at the core
and sears outward
to lick at the senses
of those undeserving
Deep breaths
don’t bank the flames
only ease the knots
temporarily
Transitions
Flares of color
among the green
as forests and fields
begin to change
and leaves to fall
and soon the forests
will shift
from vibrant green
to golden fire
and then fall
to the deep dark
evergreen shades
of winter’s shadow
Be Bear Aware
Snuggled in close
wedged against your side
I nuzzle the scruff
in a rough glide
of soft skin to whiskered
and hear you rumble low
as strong arms curl me in
for you to snuggle close
in your
protective presence
I feel so safe
let’s never leave
this wonderful place
Nature’s Hypnotics
Drip.. Drip..
Drip… Drip…
Raindrops fall
from slate gray clouds
kissing every surface
trailing along
curves and slopes
they drip from leaf tips
and little lateral buds
I could watch
this process for hours
if only the bite of cold
didn’t require
continued movement
The Aftermath
Take what is said
and let it bead up
and roll off
like a rain slicker
protecting your emotions
from being splattered
by poisoned rain
then later you can wallow
in the wet grass
and muddy soil
enriched and protected
instead of spat at
with arrows of
stinging chill
Twisting the Leaf 