Sonnet XIII

source This morning as I walked along the road, The winter’s shadow hung about the air; And casted out its gloom. It was so cold; But yesterday was spring like and so fair. A flock of geese I watched the other day, Perplexed they were as sure as I could tell; Disoriented like they’d lost their way. They soared in circles until evening fell. What have we done to our sweet Mother Earth; With our excessiveness and sins of greed? And now that we’ve created this great dearth; What will we do to rectify our deed? We must act now before it is too late. I hope we haven’t sealed our children's fate. -Michele Cameron Drew Copyright ©2009 Michele Cameron Drew. All Rights Reserved.

In the Wind

source In wind absorbed like summer rain, We walk through forest green, Where the weathered lineage falls, Fruit of the future tree. Off in the distance two bluebirds fly, Sweet melodies they sing, Rainbow over the bubbling brook, I wouldn't change a thing. Hands gently clasped, the crackle of twigs, Beneath our feet do fall. And the love we've waited for, Its moment comes to call. A moment cast in happiness, A seed for you and me, Planted now in such sweet taste, Fruit of the future tree. 'neath the colours of a perfect sky, Our touch of warmth and grace, First smiling kiss a gentle caress, Lips sweetest to the taste. Our hearts are filled with love and hope, No one else can take away. We pray to Him to guide us through, And help us stay this way. Where the weathered lineage falls, Fruit of the future tree. In wind absorbed like summer rain, We walk through forest green. —Michele Cameron Drew Copyright ©2009 Michele Cameron Drew. All Rights Reserved.