In a moment I shall see
the wholly beauty of thee
the chartreuse forest sublime
in a taunting seasonal rhyme
In a moment I have laid down
Horizontal lifeless brown
Roots exposed to autumn air
The forest sing-song in despair
In a moment I stand tall
Piney feathers never fall
Limbs hold up a child dear
An endless mission crystal clear
In a moment winter will come
My leaves fallen, done
I’ll capture the warmth of sol
Rue arrival of the frigid troll
In a moment I find this
A funny bit of owly bliss
As I nurture all that is my earth
Awaiting spring’s new life in birth
All images are from Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve in Appleton, WI. Today’s poetic offering is from the lips of Mother Nature.
Mary J Melange 
The changing seasons as seen by those whom it affects the most. I love it. It’s always nice to change our perspective. Very nice.
I hope you’re off to a good week, Mary.
This is a good week to change perspective, Dan, and focus on what makes us happy. The weather is supposed to improve this week, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a nice bike riding day.
I hope you get one!
Mary J, this is marvelous! I hope your Monday transforms into something soft, soothing, and relaxing. Hugs on the wing.
Thanks Teagan! I have no plans today other than catching up on blog posts, reading, going for a walk and making blueberry muffins. How hard can that be? Hugs back to you, my friend.
Lovely poem! Love the owl photo too. Those trees are looking sad
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My friend and I found three of these paper owls clipped to branches on the trail. So fun!
We found a lot of trees in the nature preserve that appeared to be downed from a storm at one time and we are not sure if the sad trees are dead or just lost their leaves early. I have to go back in spring and check it out.
A fun thing to do with the owls😊
Your poem is a beautiful combination of earthy heartsong and whimsical fun.
Thanks JoAnna!