Like wisp,
pod marvels in the miracle
of momentum and splits the scene,
winging itself whole-heartedly onto wind,
brittle tail navigating the long glide toward horizon just as
floss, transporting seeds, parachutes in
and out of view. O delicate, fleeting
flight, hijacked by gravity
or grace.

 

black and white photo of two milkweed seed pods suspended in the air on a pure black background
Milkweed in Flight by Karen Elias