the persimmon tree

    the persimmon tree
    stands silently in the sunlight
    glowing the most brilliant, fiery orange
    like it's no big deal

six tiny travelers

six tiny travelers
huddled together in the dark
hungry
uncertain
afraid
soon
there will be light
and warmth
and love
soon
your bellies will be full
so, be strong
be strong, little ones
soon there will be light
and warmth
and love
soon

oak titmouse

found this little one bouncing around in the greenhouse this morning.  must have come in through the open ridge vent.  feisty little bird and not happy about being handled but definitely needed a little help finding its way out.

tarweed

            the clean, resinous scent of tarweed

            bittersweet memories of a past life

            mingle with

            gratitude for the present

            a past-life's dream come true

bullfrog

found a bullfrog in the kitchen garden today while i was doing a little watering.  first one i've seen up here.  not sure what it's doing so far from water but maybe it's none of my business.  sure has some beautiful eyes though...

tumble into infinity

we hold each other
if only we could tumble
into infinity like this
you say
and i cry
because i know
deep down
that's the only thing i want
i could let go of everything
home
money
possessions
easily
willingly
happily
but you
i don't know how to let go of you