Diamonds

 

The lake can amplify the sky,

indicate the wind's direction,

intensify the sun's blinding glare,

and separate the sun's light

into thousands of flashing diamonds.

© 2020 Richard Havenga

Photo Location: McCarthy Lake - Kent County - Michigan

 

winds calm

winds calm from the north

morning dew shines like diamonds

geometric silk

© 2019 Richard Havenga

Photo Location:

Big Crooked Lake - Kent County - Michigan

The Vessel

 

 Observe this intricate weaving:

 

This insect-trapping snare.

This delicate dish of silken threads.

This vessel of water molecules.

This string of magnificent jewels.

This symmetrical basket of mist.

This collection of diamonds upon the earth.

 

Who could possibly determine their worth? 

© 2013 Richard Havenga

 

 

 

 



 Photo Location:

 

Snake River,  Grand Teton National Park,  (Tetons)  Wyoming  (Wyoming)

 

 

 

 

 

 



The Baptism

The Baptism



 

baby oak leaves

born only yesterday

sprinkled with a

 mist of diamonds 

 

soft morning light

showers new birth

with first blessing:

 the precious gift of life

Photo Location:  Home Woods

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Red Oak - Quercus rubra