Night Time Shenanigans

Ever wonder what the trees

are up to at night?

The day ended with green buds,

opened with bursts of white.

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Riptide

So many wonders

missed as we thrash around in

worry’s undertow.

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At The Moment

We have an unexpected

gift of time.

Let’s use it creatively.

Let’s not squander it

on unproductive worry

or finger-pointing blame.

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The Search

Across the sun-swept hills, a small bird flies

seeking something

beyond as

we do

too.

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Wondering

Catch myself wondering what’s next.

Shift my focus

to that cherry tree,

limbs outstretched,

offering pink blessings

to the sky, to the wonder

that is now.

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Groan

What did the cherry

say to the forsythia?

Answer: “You may be

mellow yellow, but I am 

the one who is in the pink.”

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(This is what happens when you have time on your hands)

Those Showerings

Even though there’s no wind,

not even a breeze,

I am showered with

small, white petals

as I start on my way.

Perhaps this is a reminder.

Even in these chaotic times,

small blessings are everywhere

if we but look.

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Listen

Even in the midst

of devouring red,

of disintegrating black,

of stultifying grey,

we can hear the call of green.

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