Speaking with Earth Spirits

Amsonia foliage sparkles in fall

Deep down, in the warmth of the fecund earth,

the spirits sing songs of life.

Hoping we hear, they inhale and exhale along with the seasons.

Beautyberry in November

Now, in the cool days of November,
they sing to us of rest and replenishment

and ask us to be calm.

Molinia stands tall in late fall

The time has come to listen

and of course, to rake the leaves...the leaves...

- Jan Johnsen

the deep reds of November