Peacock Song

Secret lover greeting morning from flowering window a song opening day like peacock fan lilies and roses sparkling ripping from night its equalizing veil uncurtaining dawn's new day rosy child play maturing midday to adulthood cares trading petals for apples and pears with seeds tomorrow to share rich fall harvest one by one falling dry dreams out of tree head essence of branches extended towards heaven praying unweighted by care old man winter dreaming while rocking four seasons capriciousness to end a Sun never setting on a fifth new season of mild springtime without end with jolly old friends youthful and strong dining with Jesus at His banquet hall lining a hymn of unending joy now and forever in love. Third Place Winner-Brian Strand-Up To You Contest-2/10/24