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Look to the maple,
Her pale smooth bark covered in
Soft lime-green lichen
Branches end with a
Splash of red. Fertility,
Signs of life to come
All this beauty, this
color. So generously
Hosted by this tree
Under a blue sky,
A bluer than bluest sky
I think I feel joy
Is it mine or hers?
This tree with arms open wide
Or me, heart gaping?
This is agape
Living reciprocity
The only way, perhaps.
This reminds me to Stop! And “smell the roses”. There is so much going on around me. I make the list of things to do, my calendar is full. I feel overwhelmed. I need to put maple tree flowers on that list. Notice. Root myself. And feel Spring’s energy.
Thanks, Tina. Yes, spring is a time for rooting! 🌱 Roses coming soon.