triplet falls

The river’s eddy

swept me into

its swirling pocket.

I folded myself small

not to disturb the current.

Still,

ripples spilled around me.

I vanished deeper

into the whorl.

You met me—

toppling cascade

a plunge of laughter.

I loosen th spin

that had felt like home.

Unfolding—

I join

the tumble

of the falls.

Easing,

to a quiet pool.

Buoyant silence.

The redwoods lean close.

Wind through branches—

a bygone song.

A widening sanctuary.

Secret spring.

We move around each other—

river silk.

Light gathers—

mirth of luminosity.

from inward