while in admiration
everything else retreats
and the now is peacefulness beautified
Pause
Retreat
my soul is swaddled
in green and grey
the universe a comforter
Seek Refuge
the world rages
in the woods
peace reigns
White Capped Green Mountains
snow in retreat
to the highest elevation
as spring advances
Crossing the Ridge
edging winter out
leaf buds sunning
as snow retreats
Discernment
sunlight and shadows
the only guests received
preservation of retreat
Retreat
cool earth dust baths
in the shelter of shade
chickens get-a-way
At The Lake
the sight alone
of cool blue
refreshed
Sunrise on the Oxbow
black and white
morning light
darkness in retreat
Retreat
Snow and silence
withdraw to the higher elevations
as Spring takes a dainty foothold.
Retreat
Awaken when the woodpecker knocks.
Birdsong accompanies the noontime meal.
Eagle’s cries announce the surrender of day to dusk.