with leaflets loosely blowing
the dawn arises before the mist
the mother of uncounted suns
grandmere to all enviramental hope
such precious days have won
the hearts of many
and challenged those who lounge
in the sleepiness of the darkness
afore
though bitter world habits still
prevail
the seasons continue their cycled journey
of graceful exchange
seemlessly yet gloriously so
beneath the blankets of each new
violent disturbance its a comfort to
know
that still trees fall asleep
and paint their falling leaves
so splashily in many a backyard
for the inhabitants of the motion
filled incarnations to enjoy
when time allows them the silence and
the grace of mind to stop and momentarily
enjoy such unabashed witnessing
the beauty in such repeated constant
can be so exquisitely shattering
amid the colder realities daily lived
by men and their wars
Melissa
(written Oct31,2003 330am)