Youth’s Perch

leaning out
over childhood
the climbing tree

Finding Purpose

seeking sun when young
making shade with age
the garden’s straw hat

Fleeting Youth

half covered
in her baby pelt
dashing toward adulthood

The Explorers

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

New

everything a wonder
the world
is brand new

Waiting Red Canoe

her reflection swims
a memory
of last summer’s youth

New

too new to the world
to know fear
the fawn questions
with eyes of innocence