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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Golden Trumpets

During the pearly light of dawn,

I thought I heard the sun

announce its imminent approach

just below the eastern horizon.

It began as a soft murmur

in subdued tints of rosy gray,

reflecting off the cold waves

of Lake Superior.

Then the sun flared into sudden sight,

and golden trumpets played the new day.

Photo Locations:

1. Lake Superior - Paradise, Michigan

2. Grattan Township - Kent County - Michigan

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Gold and Silver

Dawn is a gift,

given to you

every day.

A gift you can open

each morning

you find yourself alive.

A new day,

golden with opportunity,

silver with possibility.

Photo Locations:

1. Lowell Township - Kent County - Michigan

2. Grand Teton National Park - Wyoming

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Soft Lips

There is no color quite like it.

I'm talking here about the

golden-yellow-orange

of these California Poppies

that flower in dazzling abundance

in Arizona's Sonoran Desert.

When a warm spring

follows a wet winter,

they spread a golden carpet

over this dry land

to enchant the casual observer.

Bring joyous color

for the serious photographer

to capture a close-up view.

The yellow-gold intensifies.

Deeper, vibrant, fully alive.

Create lovely images

in the mind

of this grateful poet

when the desert breeze

kisses the soft lips

of poppy petals.

Photo Locations:

Picacho Peak State Park - Arizona

Monday, January 5, 2026

Sonoran Silence

In the quiet solitude

of the Sonoran Desert;

Saguaro Cactus

tower over my head.

Mexican Poppies

glow golden at my feet.

Teddy Bear Chollas

are backlit by the sun.

Absolute silence

permeates my soul.

Photo Locations:

1. & 3. Saguaro National Park ~ East - Tucson, Arizona

2. Picacho Peak State Park - Arizona

Monday, November 17, 2025

Golden Collection

In late November,

when all the leaves have fallen,

the Weeping Willow

retains possession

of its golden collection;

narrow, tapered fingers

pointing at their future

among the others

on the cold, hard ground.

Photo Locations: McCarthy Lake - Kent County - Michigan

Friday, December 13, 2024

simplicity

seven silver drops

on a golden stem of grass

pure simplicity

Monday, November 11, 2024

Coming True

The wind is playing

in the golden trees.

Leaves and their shadows

are meeting on the ground.

Seasons are rushing past.

The years are coming true.

Plans are not promised.

Our lives are transitory.

But I am optimistic,

and abundantly blessed.

Photo Locations:

1. 4. & 5. Wabasis Lake Park - Kent County - Michigan

2. & 3. Townsend Park - Kent County - Michigan

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Curtain of Light

Near the end of my early run

I am greeted by the slanting rays

of the sun through morning fog.

Long limbs reach out overhead

along this quiet country road.

As I advance toward

this curtain of light,

I want to run through

the golden gate

and rejoice in God's glory

on the other side.

Photo Location: Grattan Township - Kent County - Michigan

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Golden Days

In September, Colorado aspens

become wicks of candle flame

to enlighten the foothills.

They climb steep

mountainsides

with bands of yellow.

Backlighting

by the autumn sun

enhances their radiance.

Aspens dazzle my days,

color the green forests,

illuminate the landscape.

Each golden day

is a new opportunity

to glorify our Creator.

Photo Locations:

1. Silverton, Colorado

2. Grand Mesa, Colorado

3. San Juan National Forest - Colorado

Monday, November 16, 2020

drinking the wind

I'm drinking the wind,

running through golden showers:

Sugar Maple leaves

Photo Location: Grattan Township - Kent County - Michigan

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Golden Braids

A Weeping Willow
turning yellow into gold
lingers into November.

I watch the autumn breeze
weave slender twigs
into golden braids.

Photo Location:

1. Big Crooked Lake - Kent County - Michigan

2. McCarthy Lake - Kent County - Michigan

Friday, November 23, 2018

This Interval of Now

A weeping willow
persists deep into November
listens to the cooling winds.

I watch the autumn breeze
weave slender twigs
into golden braids.

Although I feel time
pulling me along,
I prefer to inhabit
this interval of now.

Monday, August 6, 2018

Moon's Desire

A veil of moonlight
drifts bone white
upon sheets of fog
covering moist fields.

It dances golden
upon the lake,
multiplying the moon's desire
to move, to be noticed.

I am captivated by
the wavy undulations
of her curves, moving slowly
under shimmering silk.

Photo Location: Murray Lake - Kent County, Michigan

Thursday, April 26, 2018

silk and dew

get down in the grass

to see these superhighways

made of silk and dew

Photo Location: Grattan Township - Kent County, Michigan

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

September Morning

While I was walking
through this September morning,
Goldenrod invited itself
into my poem.

So I welcomed its
color and structure
into my Naturalist's head,
noticed the yellow sprays
of arching florets,

watched bees
plunging for pollen,

but more than
Botanical biographies,
I observed
with uncommon senses
the enhancements
offered here and now: