This Day, This Way

This day,
this moment,
in this place;
has never happened before,
and never will again,
in this particular way.

This butterfly alighting
and brightening the meadow.

This damselfly's
presence and iridescence.

The sublime design
on this moth's wings.

The firefly lifting, drifting,
and disappearing. 

Nature's rhythms 
released.

God's blessings 
increased.

This day, 
this invitation
to stay, and 
give back 
the quiet gift
of gratitude.

This way.

2015 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Pink-edged Sulphur - Colias pelidne - Townsend Park - Kent County, Michigan

2. Black-winged Damselfly - Calopteryx maculata - Fallasburg Park - Kent County, Michigan

3. Leconte's Haploa - Haploa lecontei - Lowell Township - Kent County, Michigan