Book of Songs

The pulse of the earth
is quickening.

Old trees creating
new leaves each spring.

Returning warblers
open their book of songs.

Every April our inheritance
is renewed.

Time again to celebrate
victory over winter.












Old trees with new creation
in their branches.

Holding birds that sing
with triumph in their songs.

© 2017 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Silver Maple - Chief Hazy Cloud Park - Ada, Michigan

2. Blue-winged Warbler - Goodwillie Environmental School - Ada, Michigan 

3. Tamarack - Ada Township Park - Ada, Michigan

4. Indigo Bunting - Cannonsburg State Game Area (Egypt Valley) - Cannonsburg, Michigan

Living Tapestry

The  embroidery of spring has begun.

These woods, exuberant
and swelling with vigorous life, 
cannot be stopped; are again 
painting with a palette of pastels.

Seen only during this 
turning of the season; 
seen only when you walk
through the open the door.

Why so extravagant, so intricate?
More than just order and function,
it also includes the grace of beauty.

Go now!
Witness this living tapestry.

The show has already begun;
traced by the Creator's hand,
new for you each day.

© 2016 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1, 2, & 6. Home Woods
3. Ada Township Park - Ada, Michigan
4. Chief Hazy Cloud Park - Ada, Michigan
5. Ada Township