During the quiet of the night
they come from all directions on paw and hoof
to reach the sacred spot and journey beyond.
Retreat
Snow and silence
withdraw to the higher elevations
as Spring takes a dainty foothold.
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.
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.
Craftsmanship
Woven with beak and artistry
beauty weathers winter
to house the new life of spring.
Zig Zag
Four feet
find their way
by instinct and inspiration.
Revelation
Morning exposes
nearly blinding brilliance.
Winter’s majesty is not done with us.
The Trek
Up to their knees in snow
a trio of turkeys
navigate the rock wall.
Stars on the Stairs
There is magic
under foot.
Time Keeper
The ledge measures time
by lichen, moss and shadow.
Diamond Day
The sun smiles
and the world glitters.
Magnolia Bud Bees
Snug in their cozy box
bees dream away the winter.
Incubating
Rocks are the eggs
that time lays.
Guardians
February thorns
protect the idea
of a rose.
Ode to Winter
The wind writes its snowy message
along the frozen river.
Winter Bouquet
Winter offers a fragile bouquet
a freeze dried memory
of summer days.
Discovered
To be covered
in the glitter of the season
is to be revealed.
In The Hush
Quietly beauty cloaks the land
allowing the silence of the soul to speak.
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Snow Blossoms
As transient as the dawn
snow blossoms hold onto the branch
with the power of a wish.
Flow
Water rushes past snow.
Nature refuses containment.
Jamboree
friends of the flock
fly in from afar
determined to attend
the winter wingding
Winter’s Crop
Fields of snow
are harvested
by the sun and ground.
Liquid Leaves
Beneath the flow of melted snow
the leaves colors become fluid.
Snow Cones
Golden leaves filled with sparkle
a winter delicacy of the woodland fairies.
Birch Bird Box
with a snow cap hat
waits out winter wishing
for a feathered nest.
The Tempest’s Creation
The storm left
sculptures and mysteries
behind.
Capacity
Residing on a single stem
a trinity of spirals
each holding what it can