2003 Spring Garden of Light

Like a swallow returning with the future in her heart.

Singing the song of promise, blue skies of spring.

That elusive thread; history,

that continuity to which all of our lives

return seeking for clues.

Like youthful modesty,

this rosy blush sweetens the peony's bloom.

This decorative element includes a wreath of laurel,

symbol of victory and immortality.

Golden center of the wild white rose blooming unseen,

yet light and bright as the night's first star.

Soft pink pillows of petals full and round.

World within world - her flower breast bending over us.

Trace of ink and sealing wax recalls in poignant scrawl,

across time and distance,

life to life - a thought to connect all.

Ripe harvest of golden grapes

filling the bowls of banqueting gods.

The woven music of an unheard chord

mysteriously moves the soul in us all.