In the understory,
long-reaching twigs
are still dripping at dawn
after a six-hour rain.
Stout trunks of Red Oak
with fissured bark
wear splotches of lichen,
still moist with pale greens.
Migrating wood warblers
flit about the canopy;
resume their feeding frenzy
on insects I cannot see.
Flowering Dogwoods'
cross-shaped blossoms
spread pure white
over a bluing sky.
After April's cool reception,
May has arrived offering pleasures.
She is desirable.
I embrace her.
© 2021 Richard Havenga
Photo Locations:
1. & 2. Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan
3. Cape May Warbler - Cannonsburg State Game Area - Kent County - Michigan
4. Grand Rapids Township - Kent County - Michigan
