new england – leaf and twig

Morning At The Farm

first light caresses
the corn, flowers and barn
blessings of the new day

we will remember
her sweetness
when she warms us
this winter

affluence
of leaves
prosperity of color

burning bright
in summer days
flowering lamppost

the warm west wind
these chilling nights
and sugar runs

autumn light
chisels colors
out of the blue

fall resides
on the far side
of the fence

colors run
in the wild
wet woods

each moment
an exaltation
saturated in joy

a cupola wears
the willow’s crown
of golden glory

peacefulness travels
the snow covered bridge
welcome it home

berries frame the empty nest
that rests until spring’s request

clouds
are what
mountains dream

mist rises from the fertile field
the heart of the river valley beats

even when the clapper is silent
the call to community is heard

Fall forges the river
and stakes her claim with color