Passage of Time

"Time passes slowly up here in the mountains." ~ Written by Bob Dylan; sung by Judy Collins © 1970


The day is still young
up here in the mountains.

I am witnessing:

the birth of clouds,
the evaporation of dew,

the sharp, clear notes
of a White-crowned Sparrow,

the slow opening of
alpine wildflowers,

and green mountains 
reflected in dew drops.

I am hoping for:

a pattern of lines,
a collection of words,
that will witness
the sweet and gentle
passage of time.

© 2017 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Yosemite National Park - California

2. Cottonwood Pass 12,126' - Colorado 

3. Snowy Range Scenic Byway - Medicine Bow Mountains - Wyoming

tucked in the tundra

short flowers
tucked in the tundra
shivering in the sunlight
wavering in the wind
summering at 45°.

© 2015 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Snowy Range Pass - Medicine Bow National Forest - Wyoming

2 & 3. Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado 

Wildflowers:

1. Glacier Lily - Erythronium grandiflorum

2. Alpine Sunflower - Hymenoxys grandiflora ( Rydbergia grandiflora)