the forest tells
her ancient stories
with the shadow puppetry of leaves
Shadow Play
A Melting Stand
in the cold curve
of the river
ice draws a line
between seasons
The New Tradition
first flakes
of our April blizzard
mid-sixties tomorrow
The Energy Of Spring Seen
colors gather and intensify
until they burst
into bud, blossom and leaf
The Woods Endeavor
although cold and dark persist
the woods embark on greening
in moss, lichen, the needles of young pine
Caretakers
wise ones
these three birch
overseeing season’s change
Awaken
splendid is the morning sun
beckoning to sap and leaves
rise sweetly and unfurl
Heaven Visits Earth
late snow
the celestial and terrestrial
entwines
Pretending
these could be
cherry blossom petals
so sweet they melt
To Wear A Cloud
let go of everything
but your most essential elements
then raise your limbs high and wide
Together
we walk through shadows
and last years leaves
determining a path to the future
The Planets In Conversation
the sunset
offers her red prequel
to the blood moon
Two Trees Crossed Like Skis
that secret place
we found
where winter welcomes spring
Self Sufficiency
the sun reveals
last year’s leaves
nurturing new possibilities
March Teases Us With Spring
one day hinting at spring
then overnight
delivering more winter
Marshaled By Blue Sky
in the company
of blue sky and clouds
my strength gathers
Portent Of Spring
as sunlight illuminates
a spot of green
faith restored
Hope On The Horizon
morning silence broken by
the whisperings of
delicate colors
Falling
oh to be
caught and cradled
on the bough of a pine
Winter’s Crosshatch
the river’s dark slash
beneath the mountain’s horizon
weaving through trees
Transcending
sometimes the sky
in all its moving beauty
rescues me from sorrow
When The world Is Gray
summon the bravery
to sing
your song
Sunset Blaze
we warm ourselves
on the coldest days
with the sunset’s blaze
Side By Side
a gathering
of out buildings
constitutes winter community
Two Giraffes
a long way from Zimbabwe
they graze pine tree tops
in the Northeast Kingdom
Protection And Care
the fence line wanders
towards the road
then cutting right
to safeguard the herd
Cotton Snow
the landscape
softly swaddled
in a purity of comfort
Bequeathed By The Sun
vast beauty
blankets the world
the divine is at work
Reassurance
the moon, good friend
reminding me
the darkness will not hold
Primary Network
the landscape
an elaborate system
sharing data and social connections