Today And Tomorrow Poem by Richard Provencher

My leaves shuffle life and
broad branches shelter shadows,
the forest a domain -

eagles patrol as updrafts
send them soaring
wings trembling in their journey,

eyes glitter for feasting.

The wind acknowledges my
presence, whistles a crescendo,
tunes deliberate

and with meaning.

A small lake is a nest for
mosquitoes, bats in meandering
display - fully
occupied in the chase

ripples among the surface
highlight landing
zones, ducks accommodating.

Branches droop from
owl's arrival, its hooting salutes
the evening in my presence -
I am tree.