Photo Image: Dennis M. Kirschbaum
in spring when the sky is closed
and the clouds open
walk into wilderness
enveloped in the elements
that make everything possible
the leaves huddle
in their buds
but no matter
wear what gear you will
you will become drenched
as you are meant to be
there will be a day
of sun a time to repose in light
this is not that time
today is a day for drinking
from your roots
for filling each cell
until it dissolves
everything green lives
for this moment