Hello green, rolling spaces of my self-discovery.
You draw out of me sweet memories
of childhood and innocence,
youth and growth.
For your new yet familiar welcome-
thank you.

of hush and stillness
this day knows much

The clouds remind me of children
dancing
windswept
breathless
flushing with joy.
I saw arms flung wide
faces giddy with exhaustion
seeking to enjoy every last moment
of untainted simplicity
until nighttime sends them home.
My heart shares their pleasure.

I love days made of
tempestuous skies and
crystallized breath and
liquid warmth and
intriguing tales and
soothing companions.