Sunset Petals
Cold and wet
the rain
awakens life
hidden
beneath the soil
and as green bits
burst forth
life
is renewed
with the buds
that turn
into flowers
in a shock
of color
that catches
the eye
and stirs memories
of summer sunsets
Promises
Clouds kiss
the treetops
concealing
the mountains
behind
gossamer fluff
as they move
in a languid glide
to tease the land
with the promise
of more rain
soon
to come
and I’m eager
to see the green
restored
once more
Secrets
Little wishes
left behind
for those
that need
a touch of
kindness
love
and care
they sit
and wait
to be picked up
turned inside-out
and the
message inside
exposed
First Blooms
Before the bright
and garish colors
begin to pop
comes the hints
of a blush
here and there
as delicate hues
make promises
that others
will fulfill
in weeks to come
Too Early
The sun
has not yet turned
the horizon
in hues of pink
and the world
is quiet and still
so why must I
be up
when all
I want to do
is snuggle in
and cuddle
with you
Scavenger Hunt
All the
little details
of a time
left behind
create
opportunities
for appreciation
in unexpected
places
like a
scavenger hunt
for artistry
long lost
to years gone by
Twisting the Leaf 