by Danielle Page
TAKING ROOT
Bathed in bounty, the ashen earth
soaks in sunlight, catalyzes the
covering crown of the ground—
green blades rise to a point
and petaled jewels emerge to
embellish the diadem of dirt.
As clouds exhale, the earth sings,
sprouting ferns, thistles, and shrubs,
and underneath, roots begin to burrow—
An awakened woodland rising to receive
its crown of beauty, its resurrected throne.
TRANSPLANTED
I spread my rooted tendril toes
into soft soil, test the give and
sink to find steady ground beneath.
I burrow a bit, cautiously claiming
an inch more.
DANIELLE PAGE
Danielle Page is a truth-teller, educator, writer, and editor of The Clayjar Review currently hailing from rural Maryland. She strives to live wholeheartedly in her endeavors alongside her husband and daughters. Danielle also enjoys working in camp ministry and strives to build a sense of community there. You can find her writing on her Substack, The Mountain Road or connect with her on Instagram @danielle_thepagewriter.