Tag Archives: snow

an inch of snow – January 25

1.25.2017 an inch of snow covers a lot of damage   sad grey melting world suddenly crisp in the morning air   the walk to the mailbox now crunching satisfyingly.   snow, snow beautiful snow   as long as it’s … Continue reading

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snow blue – December 13

12.13.2016 snow blue in the moonlight sparkling disney card brightness   as if unreal in contrasts of crisp blacks and whites so real   that eyes flare and cheeks flex in the grin of sheer joy   the gift of … Continue reading

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magical morning – December 26

12.26.15 magical morning step out to get the paper with dog inches of powder dusting the driveway topping the slippers that revel in the sweet cold.   magical. ———————-

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gluff fluff – December 23

12.23.2015 big gluff fluff snowflakes disappear as they arrive   warning of odd Christmases to come. ———–

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irked snow fairies – March 23

3.23.2015 concentrated snow showers out of a nearby tree   moisture hard falling off the limbs as wind bends   like thick messages from irked snow fairies   who have to leave now that spring has come. ———————-

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pharoahs in the snow – February 16

2.16.2015 snow upon snow builds into banks of ice for cars to bounce off of, if there is room enough in the shriven streets   what does God have to tell us to understand that we are misusing the creation … Continue reading

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pathway – December 30

12.30.2014 snow spreads back into the trees a deer swath broadening through   afternoon gray sun spilling dull bare whisper shadows   the pond beyond marking a boundary that only the heart knows. ————————

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stopping by woods – December 5

12.5.2014 full moon trees sparse against snow like a Robert Frost poem   christmas lights through woods like fairies in wind   breathe it in, sense it all soft and clear cold   eyelids wide at the grace. ———————–

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serious snow – February 20

2.20.2014 serious snow, not fooling around. branches touching down to the ground.   serious blowing, wind downing trees, time to stay home and say pretty-please. ———————

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crisp crinkly snow squeaks – January 4

1.4.14 crisp crinkly snow squeaks underfoot. the dog rushes ahead then stops to snuff at whatever relieved itself at trailside.   our boots mark the pace forward though even a step to the side will leave us with unsure footing. … Continue reading

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