Pay Heed to the Magic - Sandra Anfang

[Larry Robinson]

Pay Heed to the Magic

Don’t confuse it with illusion
magicians’ mischief
the sleight-of-hand that splays the deck of cards
& begs you choose
won’t listen to your longing.

Peer under leaves instead
in early morning light
still drunk with dew.
Trace the snail’s trail
with your finger;
see where it goes.

Catch the eyes of elders
eyes that laugh when mouths turn down
in spite of themselves.
They have seen the magic.
Pay heed to wild mushrooms
springing from a fairy ring.

The world’s alive with synchronicity
there for the taking.
Take what you need
or what you love.
Leave breathless.

	- Sandra Anfang