packing lightly

for another trip

around

the

sun 

flow

the recollection

of walking along

this peaceful

flowing river

now feels like

a lifetime

ago... 

gardening tips

flowers are plants

vegetables are plants

fruits are plants

berries are plants

grasses are plants

bushes are plants

weeds are plants

~

all plants are plants 

clearing

after the rain

songs in the air

and as long

as there

are 

birds 

Doves

Any moment now

Send in the doves

Brandish love

Banish bombs

Send in the doves

Wield compassion

Eradicate hate

Godspeed

Pry apart fists

Lay down arms

Open hearts

Palms

Bearing olive branches 

Send in the doves

Douse the flames

Bestow calm

Any moment now

And forever more

Peace be upon us

Rush in

Usher in

Send in the doves

 

landing

a downy duck

on a snowy

day 

here...

three 

purple finches

and then

gone...