Song of Cherry Time
Richard Luftig
Branches,
like fingers
beckon,
caress the pond.
Frost atop
once green
grass.
But look:
see how
blossoms,
so shy,
make their spring
appearance
free from winter
winds that once
held frozen court.
Stars blink
with quiet
surprise
at the village
below.
The world
glistens
in moonlight
as you and I
sing our sweet
melodies
in reply.
About the Author
Richard Luftig is a former professor of educational psychology and special education at Miami University in Ohio and now resides in California. His poems have appeared in numerous literary journals in the United States and internationally in Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia. Two of his poems recently appeared in Realms of the Mothers: The First Decade of Dos Madres Press. His latest full-length book of poems is available from Unsolicited Press. More of his work may be found on richardluftig.com.