Haiku 17

A Dawn Ritual

(Umbra.)

Dawn holds out Her hand
Purple poising in shadows
An endurance stance.

(Penumbra.)

Earth holds Herself still
A bird’s lighting on branches
The weight of a hand.

(Antumbra.)

My breath carries air
Heavily through my long lungs.
Collaboration.

GL, 1/31/2010. Prevail.