How to translate
the chaos of the wind,
when it thrashes
these solid, old oaks.
Only yesterday
it stroked
the infant leaves
with a warm breeze
gentle as a mother's touch.
Now the tall trunks
are wavering, swaying,
the rigid limbs rocking.
The intensity of the wind
testing the architectural design
of these living pillars,
testing the integrity
of these solid old oaks.
© 2017 Richard Havenga
Photo Locations:
1. Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan
2. Minooka, Illinois
