As the earth softens
spring finds hospitality
in the primordial offering of mud.
The Island of Vermont
Landlocked and wooden
this moai
is a tree deity.
Certainty
Wearing a shroud of winter
the rock sculpture endures
certain of Spring’s dominion.
Lace Making
Casting a pattern like lace
shadows of leaves
embellish the snow.
Stained Glass
How glorious the view
from the cathedral that is nature.
Flurry
In my spring dreams
it snows flowers.
Obscured
Below a fresh layer of cold
colors stir and plot
their renaissance.
Surfacing
From the cold, dark earth
emerges the noble daffodil
shouldering its way to the sun.
Mock Blossom
Raindrops bejewel branches
heralding spring’s spectacle.
A Rose Is A Rose
Tree bark grows
a lichen rose.
Send Off
Day departs
painting the sky
riotous colors.
Reprise
Snow laden pine
bows to the birch
winter takes a curtain call.
Holding to Stones
Water
the giver
of life.
Singing
Melting snow gives voice
to the brook’s song of spring.
Falling Up
The blue blue sky
frees me
from winter’s grey gravity.
The Sweet Season
Sugar maples
give rise
to great expectations.
Pilgrimage
During the quiet of the night
they come from all directions on paw and hoof
to reach the sacred spot and journey beyond.
Green Dreams
A soft memory slowly focused
into a vision of Spring.
Retreat
Snow and silence
withdraw to the higher elevations
as Spring takes a dainty foothold.
Meditation of the Trees
The birch waves her prayer flags
each flutter a devotion
to the divine.
Winter Clings
to the sides of things
until April dissolves her hold.
Three Posts
At the edge of the woods
stand three posts on which to hitch
your worries, your troubles, your cares.
You’ll find you won’t need them when you return.
Commencement
The new day sweeps in
clearing darkness to the side.
Snow White Glove
Winter’s white fingers
reach for Spring.
Sanctuary
The ginkgo’s fence
corrals deer out
reserving space for growth.
Contortion
Acrobatic twists and turns
may be required
to remain in place.
Zig Zag
Four feet
find their way
by instinct and inspiration.
Stealing Secrets
Fish eavesdrop
on the men
in their ice houses.
Luminosity
Icy candles’
rainbow flames
light the day.
Revelation
Morning exposes
nearly blinding brilliance.
Winter’s majesty is not done with us.