Raspberry Morning

Raspberry colored morning
peppermint tea
zinnias at noon
and a chickadee
on the twilight
of heaven's rendezvous.

Trekking from there
and with a dare
onward to the heights
of low hanging fog,
Dixie Smoke, where
poplar trees belong.
Give thanks to Earth Mother
and sing the Cherokee
forest song.

As he spoke
my heart heard him say,
Smile on sunshine
and let the full moon find
our way.

Rapid water at our feet.
Tall pines
and the heavens meet.
Savor each moment
in the highlands
of our frontier.
Discover our hands
holding it all
so dear.

Raspberry colored morning
peppermint tea
zinnias at noon
and a chickadee
on the twilight
of heaven's rendezvous.


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