vernal equinox
the freshly-turned earth
settles into itself
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Julie Schwerin
Julie Warther Schwerin served as Midwest Regional Coordinator for the Haiku Society of America (www.hsa-haiku.org), is an associate editor at The Heron's Nest (www.theheronsnest.com) and was instrumental in establishing The Forest Haiku Walk in Millersburg, Ohio (https://www.innathoneyrun.com/open-air-art-museum/haiku-walk/) and the Seasons of Haiku Trail at The Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio. (http://www.holdenarb.org/seasons-of-haiku-interpretive-trail/)
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Thank you for your response!
"Highwire: betwixt each season's balance: cautious steps."
That's right where we are for sure. Still navigating that delicate balance. I did put my snowshoes away, but I haven't gotten the spring jackets out yet. :)
I like the notion of the Earth personified as self-actualized and self aware. Beyond our total human comprehension, and a model for us to live a more trusted, organic life.
Nicely phrased.
Thank you.
Just beautiful, Julie and with such hope.
Thanks, Jo. We all need a little hope.
Beautiful to read on a very cold day!
Thanks, Kathryn. Indeed. 29 degrees here in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin this morning! :)
__ Very nice, Julie; this, my humble echo.
_Highwire: betwixt each season's balance: cautious steps.
Dear Magyar,
Thank you for your response!
"Highwire: betwixt each season's balance: cautious steps."
That's right where we are for sure. Still navigating that delicate balance. I did put my snowshoes away, but I haven't gotten the spring jackets out yet. :)
Dear Magyar, Thank you for the poetic replay! A balance, indeed!
Gorgeous, Julie.
~Nancy Brady
Thanks, Nancy! I see spring is still trying to settle in Ohio. My son sent me photos of the snow from this weekend!
Beautiful, and perfect for vernal equinox! Thank you, Julie!
Thanks, Jill. Yes, it seems we are still trying to settle in here, but it's coming.
So much in this one Julie, I can feels myself sinking into it!
Thank you, John. Yes, the frozen ground is thawing and each step leaves an imprint. It's a good feeling after a long winter!
Hi Julie —
I like the notion of the Earth personified as self-actualized and self aware. Beyond our total human comprehension, and a model for us to live a more trusted, organic life.
the sail moves
with the wind's
shifts of thought