An Autumn Mandala

 I've been designing little mandalas from my gardens since the later part of the summer.  Here's one I did a few weeks ago.

Fromthe outside; Borage, Crabapples, Snapdragon. Garden Sage, Sumac & Crabapples. Sumac, Red Oak, & Maple.

Spring Swan

Up in the heavens,  

I saw the swan of spring in silent flight,

Bathed in the magic of moonbeams.

Its mighty wings with feathers outstretched

Reaching to touch our northern stars,

With Orion guarding nearby

And the glittering crown of Cassiopeia in sight.

Undeterred, the swan continued on its journey

Through the dark midnight blue skies,

Chasing the cold breath of winter away.

Certain that with each pump if its  wings

The earth will warm again and 

Turn aglow with shades of green. 

Such it is in the northern March skies. 

We search for signs of winters descent

And the first flight north to spring.