lessons

What the Flowers Taught the Snow

aster’s blooms
each individualized
inspiration to snowflakes

beauty in being
an obligation
mindfully met

emerging from their rock wall den
into the bright morning light
and hunting lessons

an instruction of
peaceful coexistence
tulips befriend the dandelions

lessons take time
learning has no end
our subject is everything

changes are weathered
amidst constant beauties
in the good company of trees

wildflowers instruct us
bloom where you are

weathering life
requires all your strength