Phases

Observing my children in the context of nature.

Phases

I
Night’s globe shines golden,
glowing cheery masquerade—
“It’s sun, Mommy! Sun!”

II
Little hand, holding
mine, let's go—“Mommy, look! Up
there! The moon’s folded.”

III
Starlight blanket wraps
children chasing fireflies—
moon blinks new silver.

IV
Hilltop children race
beneath promise of more snow—
misty moon halo