the ancient rock
with its sleepy eye
watches all of time
travel by
Up and Across
each trunk and branch
points the way
no wrong turns
only new paths
Spent
in the brotherhood
of the woods
support is found
Following Leads
through the reeds
a road emerged
that seemed to lead to spring
Middle Way
deep in the woods
on the path
leads the Buddha
Shifting
neither even or fair
the lay of the land
embraces inconsistency
Below
blue snow
the sky below
the sky
Goddess’ Gift
ruby red traces
of Aphrodite’s shower of kisses
the world awakens to love
of Aphrodite’s shower of kisses
the world awakens to love
Together
little house
in the snowy woods
by the rock walls stood
The Black and White of Mountain Snow
winter lays bare
the precise location
of each passing moment
Queen’s Court
in snow diamond crowns
the court of Queen Anne presides
beauty is their decree
Running Brook
still running
the brook flees
winter’s hold
Needed
lantern in snow
a wink of light
feeds hope
Surrender
a tender pink sky
softened the world
strife surrendered
Sanctuary
snow in sun
basking leaves
dwell in the sanctuary of now
Hiatus
at the edge of memory
red kayaks wait
on the ready
Hope Gathers
berries bright cheer us on
through winter’s night
until spring’s dawn
Winter Conjure
a spell was cast with mist and cloud
the silence spoke
whilst glistening snow listened
Practice
the bench alone
in cold contemplation
deliberation of spring
Dance
in the slow snow
the garden waltzed
with winter
Alternatives
white birch
stand in for snow
a flurry of branches
Armament
a lace of thorns
such fierce protection
the wild rose grows
Structure of Spirit
with all of youth departed
the essence laid bare
great beauty remains
A Hush
snow fell
like the earth’s sighs
quieting all concerns
Only Sunshine
winter came
the only sunshine
was conversation
Sing Along
bright notes of red
the cheerful chorus
of winter’s song
Reliance
nuance is sly
relying upon
hard edges
Bloom
winter’s rose flowers
amidst the falling snow
amongst the frozen grass
Compass of Safety
the three
in the deer yard
oversee the four cardinal directions
La Luna
the night
left behind
half of the moon