waiting for equinox (vernal)

husks of autumn,
brown and soggy,
reflect Moon’s
clear light
on this,
a warm winter’s night.

acrid soot of
a well used hearth
folds
evenly
into Spring’s
cusping
floral perfumes.

renewal:
expectant.

love:
unexplored.

potential:
unlimited.

and
nature
adored.

in the coming
madness
and beauty
that is my life-
that is your life
unexpected,

I stand ready,
and humble
and (slightly)
unafraid.