sanctuary

Place

in the garden
my soul
resides

They Are Dancing

from the bench
we watch
firefly flowers

The Spirit’s Residence

woods
between the trees
sanctuary

Refuge in Blue

sun and shade
sanctuary
at the lake

Discernment

sunlight and shadows
the only guests received
preservation of retreat

snow in sun
basking leaves
dwell in the sanctuary of now

Sunflowers

beaming in the hot sun
best beheld from the cool
depths of woodland shade

Arch of Hearts

in the garden
everything of importance happens
in its own time and way

Mother Earth and Child

misty morn
in the valley of the lily
statuary sanctuary

Neighbor

rest and nest
in a house in the woods
where wind is the nearest neighbor

Lace Making

a needle prick
a spot of blood
King James’ wife’s
labor of love

Bird Bath

the side yard
a sanctuary
for feathered friends

Sanctuary

While the garden is watered
I shelter with the maple.

Sanctuary

The ginkgo’s fence
corrals deer out
reserving space for growth.

Rust

As winter edges closer
the woods become rust and grey.
Only the sound of one’s own footsteps
mulching leaves
interrupts the silence.

Retreat

Awaken when the woodpecker knocks.
Birdsong accompanies the noontime meal.
Eagle’s cries announce the surrender of day to dusk.

Watchfulness

From the sanctuary of the woods animals watch
the metal bridge that carries man and his many parcels and purpose
to the other side and back again.

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