'Pieces of the Earth's song, in eight three line parts'

'Pieces of the Earth's song, in eight three line parts' timothy r gates, 4/7-9/2011
1.
the Earth weeps for her children
trees know their demise
saplings think they're forever
2,
i've seen a Great Horned  owl glide
from two hundred feet
sweep down upon today's prey
3,
snails move wit grace and intent
no need for speed's push
up a stem, down a leaf subtlety
4.
counting a leaf's genesis
more join on the tree
turn to catch before a rain
5.
willow trees know how to weep
maples how to laugh
dogwoods open with a cross
6.
the Lotus floats in Beauty
Buddha hymns its praise
freedom is not lost i the now.
7.
children laughing lets me sing
roses opening
birch trees don't have to die
8.
alluring is spring's chanting
birds and bees courting
fairies' winged tease whispers, 'Please.'