the laughter of the running brook
breaks the silence of snow
Jacob’s Brook
water runs to the long river
singing the final refrains of its song
before it is silenced by winter
Reed’s Marsh
there is solace in the silence
this is heaven’s hush
The Sound of Beauty
Floating flower bells
silence is their song.
Retreat
Snow and silence
withdraw to the higher elevations
as Spring takes a dainty foothold.
Winter’s Approach
Ice creeps across the marsh.
Pine trees await their white winter coats.
Cold sharpens the silence.
Rust
As winter edges closer
the woods become rust and grey.
Only the sound of one’s own footsteps
mulching leaves
interrupts the silence.
Before the Silence
The river moans
as ice begins to creep from bank to bank
silencing it for the winter.
Railroad Tie
Steel and oak.
Strength at rest.
Endurance is often silent.
Bench
Watch the dragonflies dance.
Discover the nurture of a moment of silence.