Because after the sunshineslipped under my sweater,snowflakes teased my cheek.Because this morning’s silencebecame mid-morning geese.Because waking. Because sleep.Because after the memorialfor a beloved, wizened man we watched kids walk acrossthe stage at school. Becausefoolishness. Because truth.Because buds swell on willowsand still the garden sits untouched.Because love. Because fear.Because my heart is here andnot here. Because there … Continue reading Falling in Love with Life on the Equinox