Picking Up Roots

Showers

a yellowed sky
portends the coming storm,

a dull rumble
in the distance,

an ethereal hue
takes the evening gloaming,

the patter of drops begins,
steady and soothing,

this storm
showers welcome relief

Leadership

what you say
has meaning,

but what you do
matters more,

do your words
match your actions;

to have them
not in lockstep
is to fall short
of your best

strive always
to be better

Simplicity

life's heart beats
in the vibrant green
of the canopy of leaves
after a summer rain,

desperate for relief
they have soaked in
the drops of nourishment
and popped to life,

a beautiful reminder
of Nature's power
to amaze
with simplicity