“greetings!”
to the rocks in the garden
and the colorful carpet of maple leaves

“how are you?”
to the dove breakfasting on millet seed

“hello!” blue dragonfly,
morning light and green tomatoes

what a circle of friends
as i walk upon the earth

welcoming what comes
upon the banquet table of the senses

expressing greetings
with joyous freedom

to the stillness in the woods
and “Friday” the neighbor’s cat

and to you dear one,
reading these lines
of connection between us

”salutations!”
may your day be filled with wonder and wellness