iris pods
peer over
the wobbly fence
Drafts
winter wind
whistles through
front and back doors
Hiding In The Woods
sticky snow
camouflages
every tree as white birch
Reassurance
a big snow
in December
beloved normalcy
Unexpected Snow
trees still wearing
their autumn colors
put on a shawl of white
Petal Flake Snowball
white hydrangea
the snow
before the snow
May Storm
new leaves
and tender perennials
shiver beneath a blanket of snow
In The Door Yard
with snow and flower buds
the cairn, moose antler and sun dial
mark and keep track of time
Early And Late
alternately
April blooms in
petals and snow
Resurrection
every year
spring
is born again
Black Rock
big slice of
flourless chocolate cake
a forest sized serving
Another New Snow
the white on white
of birch in snow
a calming quietude
Equinox
a touch of snow
first day of spring
March in the Northeast
Sparkle
in the right light
from even the worn and humble
beauty emanates
Vestiges
nestled between
the snow and log
late fall’s remains
Wily Escape
released
by the sun
back on the run
Tall Tales Told
I stood with the trees
listening to them
share their stories
One Of Two
each circle self distinct
bark barrier between
but time and proximity
merge two into one
Morning
I awaken
to a land
of dreams
Covered Bridge
who will be
the first winter traveler
to cross the still running brook?
The Weight Of Lightness
a heavy snow
with the lightest of flakes
thus descends a shroud of cold
Winter Work
weary
old man winter
rests upon the bench
Solitude
I gave
my heart to nature
now I am never alone
Letting The Light In
through vulnerabilities
we meet each other
and find ourselves
The Queen’s Scepter
knighthood
is bestowed upon
all the glories and duties of snow
Storm Window
mountains of snow
gather on each pane
showing us this storm’s terrain
Time Tags Light
shadows chase
late afternoon
through the woods
It Seems
sometimes
in winter
time does wait
Return
this gathering gray
will return to us
snow white
Faint Light
the woods
hold onto night
and cast it into a dark day