0:00Before today's poem, a quick note, right after submissions are now open a little longer through May 15th. If you've been meaning to write, there's still time. You can now submit through a form that I've linked in the show notes. Selected poems will be featured in June as part of a new series, One Poem After. Now, today's poem. One poem only, like a one night only performance, but in verse. Here we go. Today's poem is by Dan Weber. Ever long, ever green. After an endless winter, the spring has finally come. A reminder that all things will pass eventually. In defiance, nature remains guarded by tall tree in halloween wind. The beauty of the forest is untarnished. Frost's bitten or sun kissed upon doorstep, or far, far away. Stars and explorers, old and new, are welcomed in in equal measure.

1:03These whispers from the woods call, come, sit a spell, breathe in the good air, call mind and soothe body. It's peaceful here, but never lonely, still but ever changing, eternal, yet newborn, respectful, if respected. It's time to reconnect. Our earth has waited long enough. She wonders when we will realize that every day is different. When you stop and look up. So, look up by Dan Weber. You can read more of his work on Instagram at iamjohnrefluid. This poem is from his book, Whispers From the Woods. It's available now. Thank you for listening, Poetry lover. The curtain rises tomorrow, subscribe so you don't miss it.