Mother Nature

The rustle of the leaves
dew droplets on the grass

all signs that I am present

the waves crashing to the shore
chattering of the birds in the trees
displaying the complex nature of my work

intricate patterns and colors

all for your pleasure if you take the time
to look and wander out to the open spaces

where my handiwork is exhibited
alongside phenomena that may seem

like mistakes, the tumbleweeds
and disease, violent storms

and earthquakes, but all are part
of my design to challenge and excite
you to encourage your participation

worthy of your best efforts
as you try to harness or explain,

withstand or exploit. This partnership
between the two of us is a relationship

built on love and in that balance

we complement each other and 
the invisible becomes manifest.