October sky.
i see the air as the breath
leaves my lips.
tree roots set themselves
deep and steady
ready for the chill to come.
branches reaching
to reassure one another.
inside lifeforce welcomes all stages of life,
happy to greet wind and rain
snowfall and sunlight.
living to live
and bring great joy
to earth and sky.
i touch the tree and know,
i
know we are not so
different and i am thankful.
Spring is springing once more.
Tender buds beginning to peak,
Unfold.
New life
Bursting through damp soil;
Up beyond last falls sacrificial
Leaves released by trees.
Spring.
Awakened by the
Love of the sun.
Shoots of green growing new among trees
Joyously joining
Wise old branches of time.
And again and again it ends and begins
As we come and go.
A natural knowing among earth and sky,
Moon and sun.
Each taking their turn.
Their ways unspoken
In the
Natural knowing.
Maybe he told you
But his voice was not heard above
The silence of the falling leaves.
Or the sharp snap of branches breaking in the
Autumn cold.
It happens.
You were busy doing the dishes and he had to rush
Out the door,
For
The garbage truck was coming.
Someone had to take the trash
To the curb.
Maybe tomorrow
You can listen.
Chole Into Diamonds 