Days like this
what is wonder, but
needle, cone, forest-fall days
new leaf in my life
photo & poem ©2023, Patricia J. Franz
(The writing prompt: Celebrate a leaf in your life)
About Me
Patricia Franz is a kidlit writer and published poet. She believes children, dogs, and sourdough have a lot to teach us about life, joy, and wonder. She has raised two boys, four dogs, and holds a master’s degree in Theology with a focus on children’s spirituality. Patricia, her husband, her Bernese Mountain dog, Bonny, and her sourdough starter split their time between the Arizona desert and the Sierra Nevada mountains. 
Oh, the curiosity of seeing pine cones in a new light!
The new life is pretty darn cute!!
Touche
The sweetest new leaf!
He is adorable and curious about nature! Love your haiku, especially new leaf in my life. Beautiful and heartfelt. 🙂