Every Living Green Thing

 

I am alive

with awareness

trying to maintain

the pace that

the green fire

of spring brings.

Leaves emerging, expanding,

filling in the forest

I used to see through.

Ferns are uncurling in the shade,

stretching filigreed fingers

toward the sky.

Wildflowers bloom on schedule,

then drop their petals

to the ground.

Warblers rush through;

feeding, flying north 

to breed and nest.

Time hurries off

at the speed of light,

already preparing for summer.

© 2023 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. American Beech - Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan

2. Ostrich Fern - Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan

3. Wild Columbine - Ada Township - Kent County - Michigan

4. Yellow Warbler - Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan