Testimony

Aspens hold up their branches,
providing evidence of
the passage of time;
giving seasonal testimony
through their leaves 
that swear to tell 
the whole truth;

green, greener, gold, and gone.

Holding their knotted trunks
before you like an offering.
Like a gift facing the future.

Accepting change.

Tiny green
banners of hope
flagging in the wind.

© 2018 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Maroon Bells, Aspen, Colorado

2, 4, 5. Ohio Creek Road - N.W. of Gunnison, Colorado

3. Grand Mesa National Forest - Colorado

Van Gogh

" Perhaps I shall begin to look about for greens." 

~ Vincent Van Gogh (to his brother Theo)

from: letters edited by Irving Stone (1873-1890)

book: Dear Theo - © 1937 by Irving Stone



Photo Locations:

1. Wabasis Lake Park - Kent County, Michigan

2. & 4. Pickerel Lake Park - Kent County, Michigan

3. Gunnison, Colorado

Rest

Silky Lupine - Lupinus sericeus

Photo Location: Gunnison,  Colorado 

Curtain Closing

Here in these mountains
time seems to linger longer.

This silver fringe
of evening clouds
is the curtain closing
on this summer day.

A theater filled 
with the blessings
of creation.

On stage,
a hint of God's presence.

In the audience,
a grateful people.

©  2014  Richard Havenga

Photo Location:

Gunnison, (Gunnison)  Colorado (Colorado)