standing amid trees

standing amid trees
leaves swirl, falling one by one,
whisper: dust to dust

before sunrise, watch:

before sunrise, watch:
the sky aches in blue darkness,
anticipating

close your eyes; listen.

close your eyes; listen.
Haydn symphony, The Bear:
the language of joy

rambling hay ride

rambling hay ride
take my coat, son, watch for ghosts!
fall family rite

fall leaves, blazing red

fall leaves, blazing red,
death met with intensity:
bold, vibrant exit

rain in the distance

rain in the distance:
grey curtain, heavy hanging,
approaching slowly

Simplicity

"Simplicity is the highest goal, achievable when you have overcome all difficulties." - Frédéric Chopin

autumn afternoon

autumn afternoon
search for life at the frog pond
dense with tangled moss

October, crisp breeze

October, crisp breeze,
pull your jacket close, inhale:
crystalline vigor