I breathed alder air

homeomorphic tree tops

you bring me such joy

three-hundred-sixty

hold what is precious and clear

I grew it for you

when you lean into

orchid blooming for a year

our reality

do you ever just

puzzle possibilities

quiet etched in time

your little hands here

the air that circles the earth

an aerie of grace

we perch at the top

flit, fly, jump, play — pierce the gray

to then turn around

dynamic systems

puzzle possibilities

ready to unfurl

my Nana does speak

hello — I can see you now

another planet

even planets, stars

but I was deeply shrouded

earth and sky as one

the ease to forget

with youthful minds in my home

the spring surprises

play brings character

lead you to the horizon

as the darkness came

when I banished you

in plucking sprigs of currants

my smallness is known

you ensure the life

I do feel incredibly free

that stands still and dark

separate you stand

about all your vertices

a breath of color

you have this structure

I felt the ground shake all night

that you are given

cedar waxwings flock

to be a portal of sky

in a universe

I hugged my mother

chaotic origami

off of you in age

I saw the sunrise

too far ahead of your path

in a silent mind

when I’m dead and gone

hello — I can see you now

as the last leaves fall

splashing in pure joy

crows checking under each leaf

off of you in age