Were these delicate imprints Born of want or need Part of a journey Or hunger to feed A set of frenzied steps To find the flock A defensive maneuver To avoid a hawk A peaceful protest Against avian greed A rain dance To conjure up more seed Cracked shells fly From where they perch and… Read More Imprints
The snow crinkles And crumples underfoot Tiny, shiny crystals In every nook Of where I’ve been But where I’m going Those future steps The snow’s not showing Again tomorrow More snow will fall On where I’ve been I’ll try to recall Tiny, shiny crystals After the squall
The snow is coming Or so they say, “Maybe tomorrow, Or another day.” A calculated guess Is as good as it gets When the meteorologist says, “You may just get wet!” Sun, rain, or snow “There’s a chance of black ice!” A little more certainty Sure would be nice But unpredictability Is what New Englanders… Read More A Calculated Guess
Snowing Sleeting Slipping Sneezing Shoveling Sloppy Slush Shouting Swearing Saying Sorry Snow Simply Sucks
I love it when nature Too, decorates By sending down Her merry flakes; To add sparkle On wreaths we’ve hung Coating the mundane In wintry fun; Covering the scars Of seasons past If for but a moment While the first snow lasts; It’s a beautiful gift This time of renewal When all that’s old Again,… Read More A Beautiful Gift
Make a wish Upon a snowglobe And watch the world Transform; When what’s contained Inside the glass Soon decorates the World; With magical delight A winter wonderland appears To make the season festive By spreading holiday cheer
Whatever you’re carrying With you today Take comfort knowing It’ll soon melt away
Paint me a colorful memory; One I want to keep Deep in my treasured thoughts Across the line of time. Make it one worth keeping A scene not to forget A happy tree, decorated white A sky ablaze, last sunlight. In need of something beautiful; Upon this scene I’ll look At colors, reminiscent of… Read More Paint me a Memory
You’re frozen in time Sharp and pointed by design. As snow persists And wind does whip Your edges Complete the weakness of mine. Forged and adored A symbol of courage; victory and allure. Just a speck in my eye But, oh, so much more. Timeless; strength and humility, Your comfort Soothes the far corners Of… Read More Frozen in Time
Newly fallen snow coats the ground below in crisp white. As its surface breaks beneath the weight of each step, a crushing auditory complaint shatters the silence. Breaths release into the frigid air, revealing their hidden form as plumes of smoke that quickly disperse into the clear of night. A glowing moon reflects off… Read More A WINTER JOURNEY
