The Slow Path

Today I will take
the slow way . . . .
the winding path . . . .

in stillness,
I know that You are God
and walk with me.

~ Anna Lin

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April Days Bring The Rain

April days
bring the rain
when all is washed
with nourishment and care ~ ~
the baptism of re-birth
as nature’s way to begin anew.

So shall my life be
this April morn ~ ~
the cleansing of my heart
restores my soul.
~ Anna Lin

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The Day The Leaves Came Out

The day was still – – – and bright – – and warm – – –
– – – the day the leaves came out . . . . .

Bumblebees hummed incessantly among the trout lilies –
forget-me-nots – – and yellow dandelions – –
sparkling crystal dragonflies seemed suspended
in the still air – – – butterflies had left their cocoons
and were slowly fanning their colored wings – – – –
– – – the day the leaves came out . . . .

Not one by one – – – – but – spontaneously they
seemed to break their casings – – – – and tiny leaves
completely formed hung from all the branches – – – –
– – – – and soon

the woods stood shimmering – – – – a delicate fantasy
– – – – the wind was still
– – – – – the air was warm
a great phenomenon of life took place
– – – the day the leaves came out . . . . .

~ Gwen Frostic (exerpts from her poem)

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