With Susie Above the Meadow

For my sister Susie, who died 40’s from brain tumors, recalling a day of reprieve as we sat and watched the forest and meadow behind her house.

Goldfinches weave

In and out of pines

Call us to their perch

Above the meadow

Teach us the lessons

Of sleep & days & search

Chorus: Random cures

& disillusions

Range the living heights

There I’ll find you

Amongst the aspens

In the midst of flight

Yellow wings

& yellow branches

Yellow blossoms round the field

Each your mirror

& reflection

Open & concealed

Repeat chorus

Where you live

A wayward temple

Moments where they shine

Circle round us

As you reap

The spiral seeds of sky