Head and Hands

With this pen in my hand
my fingers reach down
to touch the texture
of lichens and soft, green moss.

My head sees my hand
stretching over foothills,
casting irregular shadows
the shape of clouds.

Walking through tall prairie grasses,
with arms outstretched,
my palms and fingers
tingle with their touch.

Inside the canyons 
of my head
curved ribbons of wind
caress my mind.

Outside my self, 
God says: "I am here."
I reply,
"Here I am."

© 2019 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Pine Stump Junction - Michigan's Upper Peninsula

2. Ward, Colorado

3. Saul Lake Bog - (Land Conservancy of West Michigan) - Kent County - Michigan

4. Bryce Canyon National Park - Utah

5. Buena Vista, Colorado

Enough

In the sunny room,
on the wooden floor,
the piano waits
for the gentle, 
knowing touch
of her sensuous fingers.

Now, she approaches.
Nearer.

Close enough 
to briefly touch
the smooth ivory keys.

Long enough 
for fingertips
to disturb the dust
accented by the sun.

Soft enough
that no notes 
were played.

Carrying her dream,
she walks away.

©  2018  Richard Havenga

Photo Location: Private Residence ~ Grandville, Michigan