The Wedding

May arrived softly,

wiggling her toes

in meadows of new green.

She watched the buds begin to unfurl.

She whispered "I love you"

to the Earth,

and the Earth answered, "Marry me."

She called the birds to make music,

the breeze to carry their song,

and the rain to wash everything clean.

The Sun sent warmth and brightness.

Lily of the Valley and Lilac scented the air.

Blossoms sprang from every tree

to adorn her bridal wreath.

Apple blossoms tossed petals in her path

as she walked to meet

her Bridegroom Earth,

who waited with roses and daisies yet to come.

Together they will move through Summer—

and all they ask of us, their guests,

is the gift of continuing.

Their wish is that we treasure Earth so deeply

that, like a couple pledging eternity,

we marry ourselves to the love

of ever-changing Spring,

the fulsome Summer,

the Autumn of plenty,

and the Winter of rest and recovery.

That we vow to protect them

from humankind’s neglect.

You are invited to the Ceremony

each and every year.

Come.

Celebrate.

And say I do.