See Willow: A Pantoum
       

At last you'll know why you came.
See willow. Feel willow.
Hold to the proof of loons.
This day is like no other.

See willow. Feel willow.
Feel the slender spirit of the reeds.
This day is like no other.
Step wisely along the stones.

Feel the slender spirit of the reeds.
There are crows discussing the moon.
Step wisely along the stones.
The blue jay says believe.

There are crows discussing the moon.
Feel wind inside the cedar.
The blue jay says believe.
A star descends and everything rises.

Feel wind inside the cedar.
Hold to the proof of loons.
A star descends and everything rises.
At last you know why you came.

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from Sun Rising Into Storm
MoonPath Press
Reprinted by Verse Daily® with permission