Chilly pre-dawn
little house cold as a tomb
last night's fresh
delicious cotton sheets
now a cool liability
stepping out of bed
carefully making my way
toward the long dead
fire not even a glimmer
rain pounds on the roof
battle of winter vs spring
continues slowly balling
up paper stacking kindling
in a neat criss cross pattern
striking a match scent of sulphur
lingers briefly touching
match to the towering stack
fierce crackles as tiny flames
climb from twig to twig
igniting ever larger pieces
delicious warmth now spreads
cast iron stove ticks eagerly
it's cold body now gathering
gently radiating much needed heat
outside battle of the seasons
continues as we gather around the hearth
Glowing moon memories still linger
late that night full Snow Moon
was unveiled during a fierce storm
slipping in and out of sight
peering through curtains of swift
racing clouds shimmering.....luminescent
Delicate blossoms
survivors of fierce storms
blessing for bees
Frilly eggyolk yellow
Daffodils bask in late afternoon rays
delicious shadow play
Calling all toast soldiers
to deploy deep into luscious hearts
dipping lush golden riches
Through sleep's silken veils
her silver light shimmers waking me
walking the damp night garden
she shyly slips in and out sight
wreathed in rainbowed layers
stepping across glistening puddles
gazing skyward as she journeys
not quite full yet but still magical
another winter storm approaches
defying spring's arrival tomorrow
Japonique morning moon
embraced by rising mists
sayonara blessing
Delicate satin petals
stripes and dots marking throat
broken but not defeated
her beauty still shines
held in a fairy sized goblet
minute bouquet worthy of a queen
Glowing moon memories still linger
late that night full Snow Moon
was unveiled during a fierce storm
slipping in and out of sight
peering through curtains of swift
racing clouds shimmering.....luminescent
Delicate blossoms
survivors of fierce storms
blessing for bees
Frilly eggyolk yellow
Daffodils bask in late afternoon rays
delicious shadow play
Calling all toast soldiers
to deploy deep into luscious hearts
dipping lush golden riches
Through sleep's silken veils
her silver light shimmers waking me
walking the damp night garden
she shyly slips in and out sight
wreathed in rainbowed layers
stepping across glistening puddles
gazing skyward as she journeys
not quite full yet but still magical
another winter storm approaches
defying spring's arrival tomorrow
Japonique morning moon
embraced by rising mists
sayonara blessing
Delicate satin petals
stripes and dots marking throat
broken but not defeated
her beauty still shines
held in a fairy sized goblet
minute bouquet worthy of a queen
