Morning brings the birds of summer
harbingers of long dusty days
Like an old friend
hummingbird stopped by our window
peered into the room as if to see who might be setting out feeders
The aspens have announced a challenge
too long in pots
root systems inadequate for their plethora of leaves
the oak too
had roots long encased in a metal cage
now cannot push enough water all the way to the ends of branches
Incantations and worm casings
inoculation of truffle water
soft shells from cast off butterfly emergences
we will sing songs of survival
in its time the leaves of fall will nourish the trees companions
it will sigh into winter
deeper roots of spring and summer having brought life essence forward
We humans with our moving habits and city styles
barely adequate to the exhortations and exhalations of our earth
interrogate these other beings
in hope they answer with life abundant
#NaPoWriMo
#earthdayeveryday
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