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pink paints the morning Waxing Crescent Moon
Following new moon
the waxing crescent moon hangs
in the western sky.
Seven Sunrises
Morning skies create
a variety of hues
fleeting painted views
The light of morning
gently shift from yellow to
pink then tangerine
Backlit Clouds
Sunrise painted sky
clouds of fourteen karat gold
dance the horizon
Inspiration from a poet
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
This quote from Mary Oliver has been something I’ve thought about since I first discovered it in college. After Mary Oliver’s death was announced yesterday, I saw it on my social media newsfeeds. I have a few poetry collections and went back to reread some favorites. I also came across this quote which defines my day-to-day life.
“Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”
The Weight of Winter
Bearing the weight of winter
waiting for the sun
to warm my branches
to help me shed this
this winter coat.
This week, as I prepared a lesson on personification, I imagined how the trees must feel after a big snowfall.
Filtered Sunlight
Morning sun filtered
through snowy pines awaiting
the warmth for melting
