The long inhale begins,

redirecting the green grasses, bouncing hummingbirds, flowering gardens.

Simultaneously, the slow exhale,

Letting go of spicy scents, earthy colors, lowering lights.

In this time of seasonal exchange

there is renewal.

This long awaited, gentle nudge

reminds me of the gift, the promise, the good that lies ahead

and that we all can start over

in a single cleansing breath.