This Rhythm

Cherry blossom petals flutter, settle,

small insects — flitting sun specks —

oscillate between the shadows,

chickadees are house-hunting

Green leaves everywhere

present reflecting tops, 

translucent undersides,

trembling in the light breeze

and the transfixing pleasure

of illumination

Robins have been singing

since early morning.

Clearly, this is the rhythm

in which life must unfold,

this is the model

for us to follow.

©Wendy Mulhern

April 9, 2016