Ms. Nature
always welcomes me
attends ascends spends
time with me
when I need it most
the leaves on her trees
wave with gusto
the whole crew
chatters hello
somehow
know I need
to be seen
her birds
flap clap slap
then go still
are chill
know I need silence
walking along her bay
admiring
smooth gentle swells
calms my nerves
my need to relax
suddenly her wind comes up
the waves crash
get my attention
want to argue
know I need connection
then she sends a slight breeze
and the waves lull
my heart slows down
embraced graced
just when I need it most
pe kaplan, 2025