nature – Picking Up Roots

Simplicity

life's heart beats
in the vibrant green
of the canopy of leaves
after a summer rain,

desperate for relief
they have soaked in
the drops of nourishment
and popped to life,

a beautiful reminder
of Nature's power
to amaze
with simplicity

Fresh Air

do you seek nature
when weighted down by life's cares
     fresh air heals the soul

The Calm Before

a dark blanket 
of calm
covers the world,

Nature is silent,
there is no birdsong,
no wind
rustling through the trees

what sound there is -
what light -
is artificial,

a storm is coming