Brilliance

Brilliant hues of the grass
That has gotten ahead of
Springtime mowing.
Standing tall in the sun,
Riffling in the breeze,
Showing dandelions.
Suddenly, the green is muted,
Clouds roll in,
Threatening, looming,
A humid lid on this spring day.

Air

Under water,
Pulled along,
Down, down,
Green darkness,
Muddy bottom.
Struggle, kick,
Flail to the surface.
Sun glistens,
Bouncing off ripples.
Sucked down
One more time,
Shifting depths,
Moving silt.
Stronger kicks,
To the surface,
Burst through,
Shedding water droplets
Like crystals in the light.