“from above—a moderate distance—
earth’s spirit is shrouded in azure grace
her soul is patched with emerald quilts…”

“her spirit whispers
to my lonely—fractured heart…”

“time screams merciless
vindictive boulders
crushing worn fingers…”

Two Acrostic Poems that are also Square Poems (8 x 8).

I could stand to learn much about patience…

An Imayo poem for my love and hope that surpasses all our trivial counting of time! Photo of M51 spiral galaxy taken by Webb Space Telescope, courtesy of NASA.

“These patterns in Galilee
reflect our sacred responsibilities
as Mother Nature labors
to mend the misdeeds of “progress”
with the slower passions of fresh life.”

“it is most exhausting
to alter the passage
of my endless river”