One by one, vulnerable
tendrils uncurl,
testing, testing......
sensing crisp air,
golden-pink light,
Inching along, unfolding,
accepting ascension.
Tenacious roots dig down,
gathering nourishment
from deeper, richer soil,
spiraling life force upwards
attending the birth.
Sparkling, mercurical dewdrops
form in ecstacy,
glittering, poised on
the edge of extinction.
Chartreuse intrusions
smoothly climb
silently inspecting
quiet surroundings.
Birthing pangs complete,
Vermillion velvet petals
make love to the sunrise
filling the air with
heady perfume,
the gift is unleashed
to the world.
Kay Ekwall©2002 |