Laura Rodley, a Pushcart Prize winner, has been nominated for the prize seven times and has also received five Best of the Net nominations. Her recent works include Turn Left at Normal (published by Big Table Publishing Company), Counter Point (published by Prolific Press), and Ribbons and Moths: Poems for Children (published by Kelsay Books). With a talent for capturing the essence of life, Rodley’s writing resonates with readers of all ages. Whether exploring the natural world or delving into human emotions, her words evoke a sense of wonder and connection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PClY8G6HQwk

April Snowstorm

Chickadees fall from the sky like snowflakes,
try to alight on towers of snow
and tumble into flight.
Take only what you need:
this tiny seed.
Chickadees fall from the sky,
reenter with millet, sunflower seeds.
Take only what you need:
this tiny seed.