the sap is rising

the trees of the lord are full of sap...(psalm 104:16)

winter is passing

and in the trees

the sap is rising

sticky and sweet

even the old one*

feels young again

i saw her this morning

radiant and glistening

with jewels

-stacy wills (2/23/2011)

rising

i rise each day

on hopeful wings,

with songs learned

in the night watch

still lingering

on my tongue