Tree
“Leaf it to me,” he cried,
with outstretched branches
face aloft, eyes closed
braced for vigorous showers
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Green
rich, palpable, shimmering
deep spring green
everywhere
feeds the eyes
awakens the soul
energizes, heals
Turtle Speed
A turtle on the road
kind of sloooow — ed
traffic
one car halted
to let her pass
others followed suit
each step honored
elder wisdom
One moment at a time
it was never the same
after that
The Pond
By the edge of the pond
the little deck extends
as if a launch point
for travel into the depths
inner landscape awaits
The buzzing and plopping,
gurgling and flapping
provide a peaceful silence
of the Soul
on any day’s reflection
Integrity of Moment
Singular integrity
combined with more of the same
the center of greatness
the heart of goodness
the decision
borne of this moment
now
always
Spring Garden
In the garden, early spring
on a mound of rich soil
sat a little plant
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From delicate tendril green
to bushy and strong
the heart of the garden grows
in cadence of heartbeat
bees buzz and birds
dance on happy wings
beauty and vegetables
nourish my soul
