Patrick Theron Erickson’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (July 2018).
Stepping Out
By Patrick Theron Erickson
A new wind
stirs the deepest roots
and brings new leaves
to bear
gathers the old ones too
and binds them as one
turns over a new leaf
turns over every stone
though not every stone
is a sure stone
a touchstone
tried and true
not every stone
is a stepping stone
to be sure
but those that are
will do.