Jigsaw Puzzle of Light

The crackles and crunches

Of leaves underfoot

The scuffing and scratching

Of boots on exposed roots

The gentle sway toward the other

Love’s gravitational pull

Echoes of soft words, sweet laughter

Through these crowded trees

Gently massaging the leaves

Compelling a shimmy in response

As they dangle from branches

Exploration off the beaten path

Into the depths of the forest

In search of elusive fulfillment

Hands held together, tightly

Squeezing in delight

As intricate beauty surrounds

Sunlight streams in beams

Slender rays in these dense woods

A jigsaw puzzle of light

Let’s follow their path

Let’s gather each beam

Then fit them together

See where the sun’s puzzle leads